Doggie’s Accessories

A raised dog feed allows your dog to eat at his own level.  A feeder with two bowl allows you to water and feed at one feeding station.  Raised dog feeders are excellent for dogs with health problems as dog with arthritis and hip problems.  This not only help with but aids digesting and allows you dog to eat in comfort.

A quality feed is often made of wood and with two stainless steel bowls.  This type of feeder can add a tasteful touch to meal times especially for dogs with long ears.  

Stainless steel dog dishes make the very best dog feeding dish.  Stainless steel won’t rust or corrode and dogs can’t chew them so they last a long time.  Stainless steel dog dishes are sanitary and dishwater safe.  Some durable brushed stainless steel dishes have non-skid rubber bottoms that won’t slip slide or damage floors while dogs eat.  The convenience of stainless steel dishes includes easy cleaning and resisting scratches and denting.

Stainless steel dishes are available in a large variety of sizes and types.  Stainless steel is available for puppies and dogs of all sizes.  Some dishes are weighted to prevent tipping and spillage.  When selecting a dog dish consider the convenience of stainless steel.

Dog feeders are made from various types of products,  Generally the most inexpensive feeders are made from plastic.  The plastic feeder can sometimes be chewed and parts swallowed by your dog.   A stainless steel feeder will not rust and cannot be chewed. Stainless steel bows are easy to clean and are dis washer safe. Stainless Steel comes in several sizes and is a little more expensive than plastic. 

Ceramic feeders are like wise easy to clean and are dish washer safe.  Their weight makes it more difficulty for small dogs to move causing spillage.  Ceramic bowls comes in a large variety of patterns and styles.  Raised feeders are often used for larger dogs and provide more comfort for your dog.  A Gravity or an automatic dog feeder are handy for vacations and when you can not return at their regular feeding time.  

We are all aware that dogs need water but all too often we don’t provide enough water through out the day.  It is generally agreed that dogs need 1/2 to 1 ounce of water for each pound they weigh.  During extremely hot days and when exercising your dog, he will require much more water.   Their water should be clean and fresh.  Lake, pond or standing water may contain bacteria or insecticides that can be harmful to your dog.   When your dog appears to be panting uncontrollably he may be becoming dehydrated and you should provide him several ounces of cool water that will help cool you pet.  An automatic dog feeder will help provide the water a dog needs.

 Are you trying to decide which feeding dish is best for your puppy?  You need a dish that the puppy can’t chew and possibly swallow part of the dish.  Puppies love to chew anything left in their space.  A ceramic or stainless steel dog bowl is the best for your puppy.  Generally a ceramic bowl will be heavier that stainless steel and both are difficult to tip over and spill their food or water.  Always have separate bowls for food and water.  Water should be available at all times and food available only at their feeding time.