Before mama had me, she always thought that stainless steel dog bowls were the worst, compared to plastic and ceramic ones.
Who can blame her? They are noisy, unappealing, and cheap-looking. Any dog that wants to feel important wouldn’t give a sniff about stainless steel.
But to her barking surprise, her research to find the best dog bowl proved that stainless steel bowls are possibly the safest option for most dogs.
What’s more, it’s actually pretty easy to combat the noise and style issue – just look for stainless steel bowl toppers with a ceramic or plastic base instead!
Don’t just take mama’s word for it though. Take a look at the pros and cons of plastic, ceramic and stainless steel bowls, and decide which type of bowls is the most suitable for your pooch:
Plastic Dog Bowls
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Ceramic Dog Bowls
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Stainless Steel Dog Bowls
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Other things to consider
- Always buy bowls with a non-slip base to prevent it from sliding away from your pup or toppling
- Consider your dog’s size and breed before purchasing a bowl. Dogs with long ears will appreciate deeper and narrower bowls, while dogs with a flat face will do better with shallower bowls
- Cater to your dog’s special needs – choose elevated bowls for senior dogs or dogs with joint problems. A slow feeder will be useful for fast eaters, while an anti-ant bowl will be great for humans with dogs who take a long time to finish their meals
Vanillapup Picks
Felli Pet Kaleido Dog Bowl / DENY Designs Ceramic Pet Bowl & Tray / FuzzYard Stainless Steel Dog Bowl / FuzzYard Elevated Double Bowl / Hagen Dogit Anti-gulp Bowl / Barketek Anti-ant Dog Bowl