The plastic does not seem too thick; however; as this is for a small dog; it works out just great :) I love the stainless steel bowls; and I think Blondie does also. :)

I purchased two sizes. One Bowl for water, the other bowl for dog food. The picture makes it look like the design is raised in spots but it's not. The outside of the bowl is flat. The inside is very thin stainless steel. It washes really well. The bowl seems to stay cleaner than the plastic Bowl I had before. I would purchase again. They arrived in great packaging. It included directions and that it was dishwasher safe if you remove the ring on the bottom. The ring is a great feature as the bowl won't slide all the way across the floor. My dog likes the bowls and I guess that's really what matters.

I have four little dogs. These bowls are the perfect size and I love the bone decoration on the sides. Stainless so you have no worries. Easy to wash and store. They stack one on top of another. No more measuring the food ……. at least not for me as I fill it half with dry and then half with wet food and it fills the bowl perfectly.