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How to Choose the Right Type of Feeding Bowl for Your Dog

· pets

So you have decided to adopt a new member in your family, a dog – congratulations. Since they can be considered as a part of any family and can be treated equally, just like human beings, they also need food, regular baths, walks and games which means that the owner-dog relationship bond is a real thing. Dogs can really bring joy into one family, which is why talking proper care of it is a must.

When speaking about food, every dog should have at least two bowls adopted to its size, eating habits and breed of course. Luckily, nowadays, dog supplies manufacturers have figured it out all, so nowadays you can easily choose the ideal bowls for dogs that can meet your dog's type and needs. There are lots of them available on the market ranging in material, size, shape, and colour, the key is to find bowls for dogs that can meet its needs. Because of that, we have decided to share with you the main types of dog bowls in order to help you find the right one for your dog.

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Shallow Bowls

Without any doubt these types of bowls are among the most popular ones, however, the thing you might not know is that they are designed for dogs that are smaller in size i.e. small to medium breeds like Beagles, Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Corgis and puppies.

Deep Bowls

On the other side, deep bowls are mainly designed for dogs with long and thin snouts like Greyhounds, Dachshunds and Collies as they give the dog freer and comfier access to its food.

Steep-Sided Bowls

These types of bowls are also considered as a deep type with the main difference that they have a narrow opening at the top and sides which are angled inwards. These types of bowls are ideal for a dog with long ears like Cocker Spaniels, Basset Hounds, Beagles, etc., as that way their ears will stay dry and food free which is not an option when eating from other types of bowls.

Elevated Bowls

The elevated type of bowls are great for dogs with larger or giant dog breeds like Mastiffs and Great Danes, but as well as for dogs with some physical disabilities, joint or muscle pains. These types of bowls are available in a range of heights and sizes allowing dogs of any size to eat from them.

Slow-Feed Bowls

Last but not least, these types of bowls are designed for dogs of any size, and they are designed for those that have a tendency to eat pretty fast. Unfortunately, this is a bad habit that can lead to a lot of problems like gas, bloating, etc., so the best way to avoid this from happening is by investing in slow-feed bowls.