Dog Bowls - Which One is Right For Your Pooch

by Michael Brown

Buying the proper dog bowl for your dog is extremely important. If you are using the wrong size bowl for your dog this may create problems while he is trying to eat. For example, the dog bowl may skid across the floor, if the animal is too large for it. When the dog has his/her nose in the bowl and begins to push it across the kitchen floor because he or she simply has trouble accessing the food in the dish. In addition, a large dog bowl for a small dog may also cause the dog to not be able to access the food properly.

You'll want to prevent this by looking at a bowl's dimensions and figuring out which size bowl is right for your dog. For a large dog, you'll want a bowl around 10-12 inches in diameter. Whereas for a small dog about 4-6 inches in diameter and of course a medium size dog should fall somewhere between the two.

Many times if the dog is too large for any given bowl they begin the scoot the dish across the kitchen floor which can lead to skidding. A solution to this problem is first, by a larger bowl for your dog. This allows your pet more access to the food in the container and he or she isn't having to force their snout to the bottom of the bowl to eat. Secondly consider buying a non skid dog bowl. These heavy bowls help prevent the dog from moving the dish and often times contain small pads on the bottom of the dog bowl to further increase its staying power.

Another significant issue that can occur when feeding your dog, is the bowl tipping. Bowl tipping can be a very irritating problem. Basically, while your dog begins eating the end up tipping the bowl over. A very nice solution to this problem is to buy a non-tip dog bowl, which as you may have guessed will prevent your dog from tipping the bowl over. This will solve two problems, you'll be happier and your pet won't be running all over trying to pick up the pieces of food it just tipped over.

Another problem when dog bowl selecting is buying bowls if you have multiple puppies. This can get expensive so an easy solution is to buy a flying saucer style of the bowl. Flying saucer dog bowls often come in a stainless steel layout and are open around the edges. In the middle of the bowl is a raised nose which makes this dog bowl look similar to a bunt cake pan. This type of dog bowl allows your puppies access to the food from every side, making this the perfect bowl for multiple pets. You may also consider using a double diner dog bowl when you have more than one small dog or puppy. Double diners sit into a small platform and are two bowls in either side of each other. This style of dog bowl allows bowl dogs to eat side by side at the same time and works perfectly for smaller dogs.

If you are going away on vacation for a few days or prefer to fill up your dog bowl and not have to deal with refilling it every other day then this next dog bowl may be perfect for you. Twenty-four hour dog feeders are ideal for owners who have trouble feeding their dog every single day or just prefer not to. You put the dog food into a dispenser and as the dog eats food flows automatically back into the bowl. This also helps dogs who eat fast to keep from eating so quickly. As the food flows slowly into the bowl. Decorative designer dog bowls also exist for anyone who prefers their house and dog dish have style together. Often times designer dog bowls are made of stoneware or ceramics. However, these types of dog bowls can be purchased in many different shapes, styles and sizes.

In the future if you are shopping for a dog bowl keep these tips in mind. Finding the perfect bowl for your dog will also benefit you and the needs of your household. Most dog bowls are inexpensive and replaceable quickly.