How to choose a dog bowl?

1. Bowl material

When choosing a bowl, be sure to look at the material from which it is made. Its service life, as well as the safety of the dog, depends on this. For example, plastic is scratched, bacteria get into the cracks, which is unacceptable from the point of view of hygiene. That is why experts recommend replacing plastic saucers at least once a year.

Ceramic bowls are a good option. They look very good, but, unfortunately, they are easily beaten.

The best solution is stainless steel bowls. Such models are the most durable and durable. By the way, for ease of use, you can choose a model with a stainless steel saucer and a stand made of another, non-slip material.

2. Bowls that don’t slip

Bowls sliding across the floor are a headache for many owners and a complete inconvenience for the pets themselves. Eating, complicated in this way, leaves behind “traces” throughout the kitchen. Spilled water, food smeared on the floor, in which the dog will also stain its paws – the owner faces all this several times a day. And you can stumble on a bowl moved by a pet to the middle of the kitchen.

To avoid this problem, purchase bowls with non-slip rubber on the bottom. A great option is melamine bowls with removable stainless steel saucers (for example, a bowl on a SuperDesign melamine stand). Such bowls look as presentable as ceramic ones, do not slip, do not scratch, do not break, and besides, they are very easy to wash.

3. Solid double bowls: pros and cons

Solid-cast bowls look very impressive and, at first glance, promise ease of use. It seems that the dog will not roll them all over the apartment and the owner will not have to think about where to pour water and where to put food. But everything is not so simple. The double bowls are very hard to clean. If you want to replace water or food, you will have to empty both compartments.

However, manufacturers took this shortcoming into account and developed double bowls on a stand with removable saucers (for example, a double bowl on a SuperDesign melamine stand for food and water). They do not need to be washed entirely, it is enough to remove one saucer from the stand, which is very convenient.

4. Compliance with the size and breed characteristics of the dog

The size of the bowl should match the size of the dog. Puppies will not fit models that are larger than their size, at the same time, the Great Dane will not eat from a bowl intended for a toy terrier.

Pay attention to the shape of the bowl. For dogs with long ears, bowls that are slightly recessed and tapered at the top are suitable so that their ears do not sink into the food while eating (for example, a Picnic Spaniel bowl). And for bearded dogs and other pets that are not the most careful while eating, bowls with a special drip tray that prevents splashing of water and scattering of food (for example, Petstages Spill Guard bowls) are ideal. Such models will keep the feeding place clean.

5. Bowls on a tripod – ideal for medium and large dogs

Tripod bowls (such as the Hunter Smart) are ideal for large to medium breed dogs. These bowls solve several problems at once. First, they prevent food spillage and water spillage. The stand prevents overly active puppies from playing with water.

Secondly, they are easy to wash. Thirdly, the height of the bowls can be easily adjusted to the height of the dog. And fourthly, such bowls protect the dog from a number of ailments. These include digestive and spinal problems. How it works, the veterinary nutritionist told in the article

Here we have listed the main points that will help you decide which bowl to choose for your dog. Of course, the design of the model will also be a pleasant question. Fortunately, the range of bowls for dogs in modern pet stores is very wide, and you can easily choose an option that will please the eye and fit perfectly into the interior.

Enjoy your shopping!