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What kind of bowl do you feed your pet in? Here’s some pro’s and Con’s to the main options out there.

Glass -

Pros: Sturdy, cleanly, less prone to bacteria build up. 

Cons: Could potentially break if your dog plays with it too roughly or it falls from a shelf or countertop. 

Metal / Stainless Steel

Not all metal is created equally! it’s important that you source real stainless steel and look for certification of that if you choose to use metal bowls. 

Pros: Real stainless steel is less prone to bacteria build up. It won’t wear and tear like cheap metals. It definitely won’t break or shatter like glass. 

Cons: Cheap metals can warp, and get scratches which harbor bacteria. Stainless steel can rust if not washed and dried properly. True Stainless Steel is a bit pricey. 

Ceramic

Pros: can have cute decals, matchy-matchy in your house. Heavy sturdy bowls that won’t move around as much while your pet eats. 

Cons: Can crack and chip over time and harbor - you guessed it - bacteria. 

Plastic

Pros: Cheap, Easy, can be colorful.

Cons: B A C T E R I A harboring. Must change frequently. 

Who needs a bowl?

Using feeding mats is another option, and can work for really well. 

Pros: No whisker interference. Easy to clean. 

Cons: might be hard to place meals on a floppy silicon feeding mat. You’ll need to do research on the best options/sizes for your pet. 

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