Choose the most suitable bowl for dogs, to consider the dog's breed, age, size, health and eating habits and other factors, the following are some common types and applications:
By material
Ceramic bowl
- Features: safe and non-toxic, not easy to breed bacteria, smooth surface easy to clean, there are a variety of beautiful styles. But heavy and fragile.
- Application scenario: Suitable for dogs of all sizes, especially suitable for dogs with high material safety requirements and like slow food, which can reduce the risk of upset.
Stainless steel bowl
- Features: durable, not easy to damage, moderate weight, easy to carry, good thermal conductivity to maintain food temperature. But may have a metallic taste, long-term improper use will rust.
- Application scenario: It is suitable for medium and large dogs with large food intake and strong strength, such as Labrador, husky, etc., and also suitable for outdoor activities.
Plastic bowl
- Features: affordable, lightweight, not easy to break, diverse styles, but easy to be bitten, scratched, residual bacteria.
- Application scenario: It can be used as a temporary or spare bowl, suitable for short-term use by small dogs, such as Pomeranian, Chihuahua, etc., which is more suitable for holding water.
By function
Slow food bowl
- Features: The interior has special designs, such as bumps, partitions or maze structures, to make the dog eat more slowly.
- Application scenario: Suitable for fast eating dogs, can prevent choking, indigestion, such as bulldogs, Dalmatian dogs and so on.
Automatic feeding bowl
- Features: Food can be automatically delivered regularly and quantitatively, some of which can be controlled remotely by mobile phone APP.
- Application scenario: Suitable for the owner's busy work, can not feed on time, can let the dog to maintain a regular diet, such as the dog raised by office workers.
Standing bowl
- Features: The bottom has a bracket to raise, so that the dog does not have to bow or bend over too much when eating.
- Application scenario: Suitable for elderly dogs with neck or joint problems, as well as large dogs with long necks, such as Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, etc., can reduce body pressure and protect cervical vertebrae and joints.