How to choose a bowl for cat and dog?

As the saying goes, disease enters through the mouth, so do people and so do pets. Cat bowl dog bowl and the health of the pet is closely related, so how to choose a cat bowl dog bowl, is very important Oh. This article from the material classification, applicable to different body types, additional features, automaticity and other comprehensive introduction to the cat bowl dog bowl of the doorway .

1. according to the material points: plastic bowl, stainless steel bowl, ceramic bowl

1.1 plastic bowl.

Modeling, color variety, beauty, cheap price. But the stability of plastic is poor, high temperature or use for a long time, easy to aging, decomposition of some harmful substances. Plastic bowls are easy to be dog bites, scratches, the outer surface will have a dent, easy to breed bacteria, poor hygiene performance. In addition, plastic bowls are generally lighter, it is possible that dogs and cats kicked over when they are not paying attention. Some dog bowls have a special non-slip, under the big on the small design, increase the grip, stability effect, but also can not consider being easily kicked over

1.2 stainless steel bowl.

Aesthetically pleasing, polished and durable. But stainless steel material can not be prolonged contact with salt, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable soup, etc., these foods contain electrolytes, prolonged contact, will cause electrolytes up electrochemical reaction, so that toxic metal elements are dissolved out. Therefore, if you have the habit of feeding leftovers, it is best not to choose, simply feed dog food, is perfectly fine ha.

1.3 Ceramic bowl.

This compared to needless to say, because we eat in every household with ceramic bowls. Ceramic bowls are easy to wash and keep clean, glazed bright, fine and smooth, with dirty easy to clean. Suitable for microwave heating, and not easy to heat break. Acid and alkali resistance, not easy to be corroded, will not be chemically reactive with other substances, no rust, no deterioration. And a variety of shapes, bright colors and easy to clean, is more and more pet owners choose the cat bowl dog bowl of choice.

2. according to the size and appearance of the choice

2.1 medium and large dogs.

Dogs have been low to eat low food, a long time will get cervical spondylosis, and large and medium-sized dogs or dogs with long legs and feet, should put their food on high to reduce the pressure on the neck and back. Prevent cervical spine disease and spinal deformation. Such a high shelf made of metal, there are also made of wood, and even plastic are available at different prices, you can choose according to your needs and preferences, you can also try the wooden box, the dog bowl that is not easy to knock over directly on it.

2.2 long ears, long hair pet:

Some dogs have long ears and hair, when eating, its ears or hair is easy to contact or soak in the water. Such as poodles, Teddy, Beagle, Afghanistan, Coca, etc., at this time should choose a conical high basin.

2.3 Flatter face, short nose, puppies, small dogs

These dogs are best to choose a relatively shallow basin. For example, pugs, bulldogs, etc., all kinds of puppies, especially the small size, if the basin is deep, they eat very very hard.

2.4 Long mouth, long nose

Nose long dogs, food bowl to be deep enough, too shallow will often hit the nose, when the nose on the food moisture, very affect the pet propriety and food hygiene Oh. For example, dachshunds, Afghan shepherds, etc.. So these dogs, to choose the mouth small base large food bowl oh.

3.the dog bowl needs some additional features

3.1 Anti-slip.

This is also more important, otherwise it is easy to be babies as toys, pushing back and forth to play Oh. So, try to choose the bottom of the large top small "tower" bowl, or the bottom of the rubber anti-slip ring; or directly choose the ceramic food bowl, because itself is very heavy.

3.2 Padded design

For some large dogs, a higher food bowl can make them eat more comfortably, not to eat in a hurry choke, but also to prevent whiplash problems.

3.3 Anti-bite

Dogs are very naughty, it will tear and bite all kinds of objects, not to mention its dinner guy. The food bowl is bitten or has a bumpy scratch, easy to hide dirt, it will breed bacteria. Also not easy to clean. So, at this time, stainless steel and ceramic basin, is really the right choice Oh.

3.4 Wall-mounted

Some cat bowl dog bowl can be hung on the cage, saving space at the same time, so that dogs drink and eat without effort; at the same time, it is not easy to be kicked over to get spilled. This is a very good feature for often captive pets, oh.

3.5 Easy to take and put

Food bowl is best to choose a handle or buckle bit, so that the owner can easily pick up.

3.6 Slow food design

Dogs eat too fast for the stomach, but also easy to vomit, so think your baby eat too fast, you can consider using a slow food bowl. Is the basin set up some projection, so that the food in the gap, the babies can not easily eat greatly Oh.

4.automatic feeder

For working people, go out early in the morning, seven or eight o'clock in the evening before arriving home, the dog alone at home for more than ten hours, eating becomes a problem, with automatic feeding, water feeder, there is no fear of dog hunger, but also do not have to worry about giving too much food and water once put in the air will not become fresh, so the automatic feeder compared to the ordinary cat bowl dog bowl or a certain.