MidWest Snap'y Fit 20 oz Crate Bowl Review

MidWest Snap'y Fit Stainless Steel Crate Bowl, 20 oz

Photos coming soon.

The short version

Buy it if

Puppies and small dogs that flip or push their bowl in the crate
Owners using a standard wire crate
Anyone who wants a dishwasher safe metal bowl over plastic

Skip it if

Your crate is plastic or solid sided with no wire mesh to clamp to
You need more than 2.5 cups at a time; pick a larger size

What owners like

The bowl stays put and does not slide around the crate
Heavy, solid stainless steel feel
Lifts out easily for refills and washing

Common complaints

Fitting the clamp means reaching both sides of the wire panel through small gaps
The bracket prongs stick out when the bowl is removed, which one kennel reviewer flagged as a risk for active dogs

Based on MidWest's product page, the Amazon listing for the Snap'y Fit line, a retailer listing for the 2.5 cup size, and a kennel supply review..

Research scores

Pet acceptance 7.5 a plain steel bowl dogs use normally, held still so it is hard to tip

Ingredients/quality info 8.0 stainless bowl, rust resistant bracket and dishwasher safe per the maker

Ease of use 6.5 clamp install through the wire is fiddly and prongs stay exposed

Value 8.0 low cost for a durable bowl that ends crate spills

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Times bought1

Price range$

Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.

What it does

A 20 oz stainless steel food or water bowl that locks onto the wire of a dog crate; this page covers the MidWest Snap'y Fit, the closest current match to the original listing.

Patented Snap'y Fit bracket holds the bowl firmly but lets it lift out for cleaning
Twin pole design stops the bowl rotating in the bracket
No tip design keeps food and water off the crate floor
Stainless steel resists odors better than plastic, per MidWest

A sensible buy for crate trained dogs that tip or push loose bowls around, since the bracket holds the bowl in place on the crate wall. The trade-off is setup: the clamp goes on with wing nuts from both sides of the wire, which takes some fiddling.

How it compares

MidWest Snap'y Fit Stainless Steel Bowl, 1 quartThe same bowl in a larger size for bigger dogs or longer crate stays$

Lixit Quick Lock Crate BowlA twist lock crate bowl if you want a different mounting style$

Specs

Capacity: 20 oz (2.5 cups)
Bowl material: Stainless steel
Bracket: Rust resistant e coated bracket held to the crate wire with two wing nuts
Cleaning: Bowl is dishwasher safe, per MidWest
Other sizes: 10 oz, 1 quart and 2 quart
Fits: Wire mesh crates and cages for dogs, cats, birds and small animals

Worth knowing

The bracket stays on the crate when the bowl is out, so check that its prongs do not pose a problem for your dog.

Questions

How do you attach a Snap'y Fit bowl to a crate?

The bracket clamps to the crate wire and is tightened with two wing nuts, then the bowl snaps into the bracket.

Is the MidWest Snap'y Fit bowl dishwasher safe?

Yes, MidWest says the stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe.

What sizes does the Snap'y Fit come in?

MidWest sells 10 oz, 20 oz, 1 quart and 2 quart sizes.

Does it fit any wire crate?

It is designed for wire mesh crates and cages. Retailers describe it as fitting standard wire crates.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.