The Perfect Dog Bowl | Dog Dish for Your Pet

7 Steps to Selecting the Perfect Dog Food Dish for Your Dog Lifestyle

Step 1 - Plastic Dog Food Bowls?

Plastic Dog Food Bowls

Plastic bowls are very inexpensive and come in a variety of colors, however, I do NOT recommend ever using a plastic bowl to feed your dog. The problem with plastic is that they absorb the toxins that they come into contact with and these toxins can be absorbed into you dogs system. These toxins can cause serious illness in your pet.

Dogs are chewers. There is no getting around that. Dogs can be trained not to chew; however, left to their own defenses with a plastic bowl, most dogs tend to chew them up; training or not. Swallowing hard plastic pieces by the dog can be extremely dangerous for the animal. The worst case scenario is that these pieces are swallowed and may become lodged in the pooch's throat, or very sharp pieces could cause internal lacerations of the esophagus, the stomach lining or the intestines.

If you must use plastic be sure it is in a very tough form; so tough that the dog can not chew it apart. If it is not, don't leave it lying around for the animal to chew on when you are not around.

Step 2 - Stainless Steel Dog Food Dish

Stainless Steel Dog Food Bowls

Traditional stainless steel bowls are economical, attractive in most any kitchen, and are a breeze to clean. Stainless steel dog bowls will also keep your puppy's drinking water nice and cool. Do your research to seek out stainless steel bowls with a rubber rim on the bottom of the bowl. The rubber rim will keep the bowl from tipping over and getting scooted across the floor by your puppy's nose.

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Aqua 3-Piece Stainless Steel Bowl Set for Dogs

By Martha Stewart

Stainless Steel Non-Skid Embossed Dog Bowl

By Top Paw

This is the type of stainless steel dog dish I was talking about to make make mealtime easier for you and your dog. The bottom of the dog dish is a non-skid rubber material that keeps the dish from sliding all over the place. This stainless steel dog dish has been embossed with a pawprint and bone design. Stainless steel is easy to clean and disinfect as it is dishwasher safe. It is available in a variety of sizes.




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Stainless Steel Non-Skid Embossed Dog Bowl

Step 3 - Ceramic or Stoneware Dog Food Dish

Ceramic or Stoneware Dog Food Bowls

Both stoneware and ceramic dog food bowls are sturdy and can come in a wide variety of colors and designs to coordinate with your decor.

Many companies will also customize your dog food bowl with your dog's name, family name or any slogan that you choose. Ceramic dishes will also keep your pets water nice and cool. Remember to make sure that they are dishwasher safe, unless of course, you only wash by hand like I do. These types often come in handy sets with matching treat jars as well.

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Designer Sassy Pet Bowl

Look for stoneware dishes that feature a high-glaze finish and that are dishwasher safe and lead free. Please remember to check on this as many items coming out of China do contain lead and will poison your dog. Usually, but not always, the high-glaze finish will mask the leaded paint until, with normal wear and tear, the glaze begins to chip away.

Black Matte Ceramic Bone Dog Bowl

By Top Paw

Aged Stone Style Dog Bowl

By Bounce

Get the best of both worlds with this stylish stone base and an easy to clean metal bowl. This durable dog bowl has a base with the appearance of aged stone and will go well with the decor of any one with stone tiled flooring, marble floors or a Tuscany style room. The bottom of the bowl has rubber skids to prevent spills.

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Aged Stone Style Dog Bowl

Classy Cat and Dog Raised Stoneware Dry Food Dish with Water Bowl - Pink Set

Polish Pottery Raised Cat Small Dog Dry Food Dish or Water Bowl

Patriotic Dog Bowl - 81 Stars & Stripes

The beautiful vibrant colors of these feeding dishes for a small dog is reminiscent of the Mediterranean!




These stylish stoneware dog feeding dishes are for small dogs only!

Step 4 - Elevated Dog Food Feeders

Elevated Dog Food Bowls

Elevated, or raised, dog food bowls are fabulous. They are not only elegant to look at, but some even come with their own food-storage bins.

These types of dog food bowls are much easier to use for older dogs, who have contracted joint or arthritic conditions.
The elevated design brings your dog's food up to his ideal feeding level to minimize digestion and bloat problems while reducing strain on his joints and muscles.

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This Elevated Dog Bowl Set

Regardless of the size of your dog, the elevated dog food bowls will be beneficial to your dogs digestion, since your dog stands up straighter to gobble his food down.

The higher elevated raised dog food feeders work very well for any long-eared breeds such as basset hounds as the raised dog food bowls prevent those long ears from dragging in the food, or on the floor, while they eat.

Ceramic Double Diner Elevated Dog Bowls

Stainless Steel Double Diners for Tall Breeds

Stainless steel double-diner elevated dog dish stands are ergonomically designed for the correct posture and proper digestion of taller breed dogs. Available in three sizes to suit most dogs.

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Stainless Steel Double Diners for Tall Breeds

High Class Elevated Double Diner Dog Feeder

By Top Paw

This High Class Elevated Double Diner Dog Feeder is an elegant way to add charm to your dog's feeding area with its sturdy designer frame. The dual bowl set is a smooth ceramic paw-themed design to hold both your pup's favorite meal and his water.

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High Class Elevated Double Diner Dog Feeder

Step 5 - Electronic or Automatic Dog Food Feeders

Electronic or Automatic Dog Food Bowls

5 Meal Automatic Pet Feeder

BIG-DOG Water Fountain

By Drinkwell

This automatic water fountain for big dogs uses a free-falling water stream system that continually aerates your pet's water. It uses a charcoal filter (refills sold separately) to remove impurities, bad tastes and odors.

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Big Dog Water Fountain

Step 6 - Travel Dog Food Bowls

Disposible and Collapsible Dog Food Bowls

Often times you might like to bring your best friend along when you're out riding your bike, or you may enjoy taking him to the park, to the beach, or hiking on a mountain trail. You might even want to take him for a road trip.

In these cases either the disposable or collapsible dog food bowls are a great solution. The collapsible containers come in a variety of fun colors. They are a good value as they can be rinsed out and reused over and over. Look for disposable bowls that are environmentally friendly by being biodegradable, whenever you can. They are often difficult to find, however, more and more companies are beginning
to manufacture them as consumers become more aware.

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Designer Port-A-Bowl for Dogs

By Outward Hound

Official Harley Davidson Travel Pet Bowl Set

If you love taking your dogs on Harley runs then these portable Official Harley Davidson Travel Pet Bowl Set are a must have. For the Bikers that love to travel with their animals!

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Harley Davidson Travel Pet Bowls

Step 7 - Placemats for Dogs Feeding Areas

Dog Food Placemats

Aqua Dog Feeding Mat

By Martha Stewart