Drinking bowls for dogs: varieties and tips for choosing

A sufficient amount of clean drinking water in the diet of pets is the most important condition for the good health of the dog, along with good nutrition. It is a mistake to think that any container is suitable for a dog drinker, even old dishes. Professional dog breeders are responsible for all the nuances of the content, including the choice of accessories.

In retail chains, you can find drinkers of all kinds of designs, made of various materials. The most common option is a plastic, metal, or ceramic drinking bowl.

• Drinking bowls made of plastic are considered the most budgetary, but their significant disadvantages are instability and fragility.
• At metal drinking bowls very long service life, they are stable, hygienic, some models have rubber feet or pads for fixing.
• Ceramic drinkers environmentally friendly, have good resistance and a variety of designs. If the owner strives for the harmony of colors in the dwelling, then the ceramic drinking bowl of the corresponding design will help him to maintain the style.

Specialized retail chains offer many options for drinking bowls for pets. Some of them are presented below.

Convenient for both dogs and owners. These accessories are especially good for long-eared bearded pets. Bumpers prevent wool from entering and splashing water. They have a collapsible design with two chambers, easy to clean.

Modern models have anti-slip pads.Water does not spill when tipping over when playing pets.

The original portable device - drinking fountain for the dog - not only give the dog a drink, but also help develop the cognitive abilities of the pet. Installed on a garden plot, in a country house, in the courtyard of a private house where the dog lives. The set includes a meter long hose with a universal adapter.

Easily connects to summer drinking water supply. To turn it on, press the pedal, and the dog will once understand how to drink from the fountain. Such a drinking bowl, made of steel with anti-corrosion treatment, will last more than one season.

For dogs living in outdoor enclosures in the courtyards of private houses, there is a winter version of a heated drinking bowl. Such devices are equipped with automatic temperature control and protection against overheating. With this drinker, the dog will not be left without water in the winter cold. Low energy consumption. The developers have taken care of the reliable protection of the power cable from the dog's teeth.

Travel lovers often take their four-legged friends with them. Naturally, on the road, they will need at least a minimum set of accessories so that the dog can overcome the path with comfort. You certainly can't do without a drinking bowl on the way. Of course, in some countries in cafes the pet will be offered water, there are cities with the purest fountains, from which it is allowed to drink (Barcelona, ​​Yerevan). However, in most cases, this is far from the case.

Dog owners try to think over all the little things a dog may need on the road before starting a trip. There are special road models of drinkers, which will be discussed below.

• Drinking attachment for any PET bottleat. This device is considered ideal for travel. The design of the drinker will take up a minimum of space, while its weight is only 35 g. It will allow you to water even an adult dog of any size or puppies.
• Steel bottle with cap... This device is leak-proof, ideal for car travel, cycling and outdoor activities. Retains the temperature and properties of water, is available in volumes of 300 and 750 ml.
• Portable plastic bottle drinker folds into bucket case... The dog drinks from it when unfolded. The design of the device fits freely into the side pocket of the backpack (easy to get out).
• "Dry mustache". This is a bottle-drinker with a "proboscis" and a ball at the end. The dog slowly drinks the water, rotating the ball with his tongue, the dog's whiskers and muzzle always remain dry. Easily attaches to the cage, suitable for travel to exhibitions and for air travel.

This is just a small part of the wide range of dog accessories that the modern pet industry offers to its customers.

When choosing such an accessory for your pet, you should adhere to some recommendations:

• the sides must be high (in this case, water will not spill);
• a shallow bowl is needed for small breeds;
• for a large dog, you need to choose a large deep bowl with an adjustable (for growth) stand;
• a high drinking bowl with narrowed sides is suitable for long-haired and long-eared dogs (the wool will not get into the water);
• The sippy cup is recommended for dogs with beards.

According to dog handlers, the average water intake is 40 ml per day per 1 kg of dog weight, adjusted for the cold and warm seasons.

Whichever accessory the owner chooses for his dog, you must always remember that a systematic lack of fluid leads to partial dehydration of the pet, disruption of the excretory systems of the body and intoxication with harmful substances.

For an overview of dog drinkers, see the video below.