When you feed your dog you have to use the proper feeding supply for your precious animal.
You can't use your own plate or just any other container for feeding him it will not be suitable for the way their mouths were designed by nature.
There are many products with varied styles and designs out in the market from simple to fancy items.
This makes it all the more confusing for you to look for the right dog supply to be used when you feed your dog.
When you are shopping for the right bowl and feeder don't just choose any bowl because 'you' like it.
You have to take your pet's needs into consideration because it's he who will be eating from those in his meals.
Dog Bowl Consider the make and material in choosing the right bowl to be used to feed your dog.
It should be easy to clean, can withstand dishwasher temperature, spill proof, durable, safe, grease proof, and is according to the size of your pet.
There are many types of dog bowls and they are: Plastic bowls seem to be the top choice because they are relatively inexpensive but they are a poor choice because your dog's teeth could scratch the surface of the bowl.
These scratches will eventually become breeding places for bacteria additionally some dogs have been known to develop allergies to plastic.
Ceramic bowls are mostly used by dog owners who love to microwave their pet food and they are heavy enough to prevent spills.
The glaze and fun designs maybe aesthetically pleasing but overtime they can have cracks which become places where germs can harbor.
Stainless steel bowls are the most recommended bowl by vets due to its durability, scratch-free surface, and non-skid bottom that prevents spilling.
Further, they are rust proof, easy to clean, and one you can expect to last the dog's lifetime.
The size of the bowl you buy should depend on your dog.
In general your food bowl should be large enough to accommodate just one full meal to prevent him from overeating and the water bowl should be large enough to keep your dog hydrated for longer time intervals.
If your dog belongs to those breeds that have large hanging ears often the ears come in contact with the food.
Prevent this from happening by choosing a bowl that is narrow at the ream but deep enough for his nose to enter.
For dog breeds having long snouts, choose a narrow but deeper bowl.
If they have wider faces such as a Pug, choose a wider but shallow bowl.
If you have two or more dogs with different dietary requirements, it's a good idea to personalize their bowls to make it easy for you to give them their meal.
Elevated Dog Feeders When your pooch reaches a certain age or a certain height you will notice that when you feed your dog he will have some difficulty reaching down for the food.
This could be due to neck and shoulder pain and arthritis in more elderly dogs.
To solve this problem, vets often recommend that you acquire an elevated dog feeder which is a bowl or two bowls with a stand.
They are pretty expensive but isn't your pet worth it? Before you pay for the elevated dog feeder, check for areas where your dog's collar might snag.
Many a dog has had accidents like this and the next time around refused to eat using the dog feeder out of fear the accident will happen again.
Automatic Feeders If this is within your budget buy this for your pet for convenience.
It has a receptacle where you can put water or food in large quantities, then the automatic feeder will slowly release the food or water onto a bowl that is connected to it.
Some automatic feeders release food or water work by gravity and some work electronically.
Using this even when you are out of the house for long time intervals, i.
e.
you're at work, you can still feed your dog in your absence.