How to Choose Dog Bowls, Waterers and Feeders

1 Overview

Some dogs bolt their food; to break this bad habit, choose a bowl with many dividers inside that blocks big mouthfuls, slowly correcting the habit.

If the dog goes out to play, consider a portable folding bowl; when the pet drinks, just flip the lid to use it – very handy, small and easy to carry folded.

When the owner is away for a few days and no one feeds at home, you can choose a traditional physics-based feeder or a new high-tech product.

The traditional physics-based feeder uses gravity and air pressure to auto-feed, so the owner can leave without fear the pet will starve. Its downside: the water gets cloudy in a day, and if left long the spout grows algae and slime, so the owner must still clean and disinfect it regularly; it only temporarily solves short absences.

This automatic waterer is the high-tech version; it needs power, holds several liters, and has a filter cartridge that auto-cleans impurities, ensuring the pet always has clean water.

The automatic feeder can be controlled remotely or pre-set to feed on a fixed schedule and amount.

High-tech products naturally cost much more than older ones, and filter cartridges and system upgrades cost extra, but they overcome the physics-based flaws and keep water clean at all times. They keep upgrading with more functions to meet people’s and pets’ needs.

When buying traditional bowls, choose products from proper makers and avoid cheap unbranded ones whose toxic materials harm pets over time. Also, traditional bowls need regular cleaning and disinfection at least weekly to stay sanitary.