Dog Bowl Information You Can Chew On!
There is no clear cut answer on what type of dog bowl may best serve you're
pooch, but here's some information that should point you in the right direction. We
start with our favorite at the top and work our way down.
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Elevated dog bowls: We like the ones with the stainless steel bowls in a stand.
Canine health experts have stressed the many benefits associated with these
stacked feeding platforms. They say that they promote good health and also help
dogs avoid gastrointestinal problems. These raised feeders also reduce the amount
of air dogs swallow while gulping and chewing their food.
Added comfort for your dog is a plus, especially if he has difficulty getting up and
down. The raised dog dishes also inhibit bugs and dirt from getting into your dog's
food.
The only downside to elevated dog bowls is that they tend to be more expensive and
there is also more to clean because of the supporting legs.
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Stainless steel dog bowls: The durability and the ease in cleaning and
sanitizing dog dishes make them ideal. Steel dog bowls are not porous and therefore
do no allow bacteria to seep into cracks or chips. Scrubbing these dishes is easiest
because you can allocate all of your elbow grease or dishwasher power into them
without damaging them.
These dog bowls also fare much better that plastic and ceramic bowls in the durability
department. Ceramic can shatter easily and even when just chipped, a ceramic dish
offers bacteria a place to set up fort. Many dogs can simply chew up a plastic bowl.
Even if just scratch
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Ceramic dog bowls: Although often decorated with pretty designs that you may
find appealing, ceramic dishes aren't always what "they're cracked up to be." As a
matter of fact, these type of pet dishes can easily shatter or crack. And when cracked,
they can not only become unsafe for your dog, but the cracks can also serve as a
welcome center for bacteria. Some cracks that may result from scrubbing one of the
bowls clean, are nearly invisible.
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Plastic dog bowls: Our favorite attribute associated with these pet dishes is the
fact that they are usually the least expensive. These type of bowls also come in a
wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
Although some plastic bowls may feature antimicrobial properties, many don't. And
the cracks created by washing them or a dog's chewing can serve as an ideal spot for
bacteria. Another concern regarding the plastic option is the possibility that some
dogs may actually be allergic to some plastics. Mild skin reactions on the dog's face
may be a sign of an allergy.
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