Ceramic dog bowls are a useful item, but are often overlooked by pet owners. Instead, they go for the plastic ones, which aren’t that great. The main reason for this is because they feel that ceramic bowls are more likely to break, as well as the fact that they cost more than plastic ones.
Plastic is just as bad for dogs as it is for humans. There are toxins in plastic that leach into the food and water served to your pets. Most people have stopped using plastic dishes and bottles because of this problem, so why give your dog something that you wouldn’t use?
Ceramic is not as brittle as you imagine. For highly excitable and bouncy dogs, it is a good idea to get a bowl that is shallower and more difficult to turn. That said, dog bowls are designed to be stable and lie flat on the floor, preventing breakage. They are also usually quite thick, which makes them very difficult to squash.
The good thing about using this type of dish for your dog is that it keeps everything very clean. These bowls are easy to wash and won’t absorb chemicals or the taste of stale food. There is nothing to turn the dog off the plate. For anyone who serves wet food to their pet, this will reduce the odor that tends to linger afterward.
Ceramic is also useful to put in the dishwasher. The heat from the dishwasher will kill any bacteria or germs and will mean that the dish is completely clean. This is particularly good for outdoor dogs. Outdoor food bowls tend to attract insects and rodents, even when empty because they contain microscopic chunks of food. This can be very unhealthy and can make the dog sick.
The heaviness of a ceramic bowl means that the dog can eat without the bowl sliding on the floor. That is frustrating for an animal that does not have the option of using its hands to hold things. A good heavy bowl will not slip and you can eat in peace.
Find a container that has a rim to help keep food from flying onto the floor. If your dog eats fast, this will prevent him from wasting half his food while attacking the bowl. It is a simple solution to a very common problem. It is also easier after the dog has been fed, as there will not be food everywhere.
For puppies and canines who like to chew on bowls, ceramic dog bowls have another advantage in that they cannot be chewed. The dog will learn not to try and will not have pieces of plastic lodged in his intestines as a result of gnawing on his bowl. These bowls are not only safe for dogs, they are actually healthier and cleaner options than many of the feeders out there. Make sure your dog stays healthy and get him a ceramic bowl that can be easily cleaned.
