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Your Dog’s Bowl – Choose Wisely
Feeding Your Dog
Responsible dog owners go out of their way to provide special foods, treats, toys, beds and other supplies for their canine friends. But the one item that is commonly overlooked is the dog bowl.
It seems that the thought is as long as our canine friend is provided with a quality food the dish it is served in does not matter. The truth is the dog bowl is an important accessory. Dogs should not be fed from a kitchen dish ... this gives them the wrong message so they should have a food bowl to call their own. You should feed your furry family member at the same time you (the family) eat.
His bowl should be kept as clean as your own dishes
The dish should be carefully selected. Consider purchasing one that has a rubber rim or feet on the bottom. This will help to prevent the bowl from tipping, spilling and sliding across the floor as your dog eats. That means fewer clean ups for you and a more enjoyable meal for him.
Dog bowls come in a variety of sizes and styles. You can find one that will fit in with the décor of your home or you can find one that simply appeals to you. After deciding on a style, design and color choice that suits you it is time to get to the nitty gritty of finding the right bowl for your dog. The size of the dish is important. Choose a size that will accommodate a full feeding for your dog – but not much bigger. If you use a bowl that is too big it is easy to over-feed your friend and that can result in an overweight dog.
The diameter of the bowl should correlate with the size of the dog’s face and nose. The canine should be able to reach his food without difficulty. Dogs with short noses and small faces need bowls that are more shallow. Dogs with long floppy ears should be provided with a bowl that allows his nose and mouth to reach the food but at the same time does not allow his ears to fall into the food.
Another option you may want to consider is the purchase of an elevated dog bowl. These dishes are raised to make eating a more comfortable experience for your pet. Your dog will not need to bend his neck so far to reach the food. Dogs can sit while eating if they choose. This is an advantage for canines that may have pain related to stiff joints or arthritis.
Many pet owners find that they simply can’t be available for their furry friends as often as they would like to be or maybe even should be. Sometimes work or other obligations keep us away for extended periods of time. If this is your situation you should consider a self feeder system. This is simply a bowl that has a rather large reservoir attached that will hold food. As the dog eats the food in the bowl more will drop down to keep the bowl full. This is a great option for times that you have to be away overnight. There are also water bowls available with this feature.
Whatever your needs are there is sure to be a perfect dog bowl available. Don’t overlook the importance of making a wise choice. Your dog will appreciate a bowl that fits him and his needs.
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