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If you simply top off your pet’s water dish, you could be creating a monster that will attack your pet from the inside out.
If indoor bowls aren't palatable, pets won't hesitate to drink rainwater from unsafe sources
Many of us are guilty of simply refilling the water bowl when it gets close to empty, but the water that sits around will form a slimy residue that hosts dangerous bacteria and fungus that can begin to grow. Some pet guardians may not even notice that their pet will start shying away from a dirty water bowl and become mildly dehydrated or, worse yet, seek water from unsafe areas indoors or out.
And what about the food dish? No, licking the bowl ‘clean’ isn’t a possibility. Please be kind.
Plastic Bowls Are a Bad Idea
Plastic bowls trap odor and bacteria and can also leach BPA, a carcinogenic compound.
Food and water dishes should be made from stainless steel, heavy glass or ceramic and should be washed daily. Plastic dishes may contain a hazardous substance called BPA which leaches into your pet’s water and is a known carcinogen. This can break down further in the dishwasher. Plastics also absorbs odors and become unpleasant to a pet’s sensitive sense of smell.
Three Best Ways To Wash Your Pet’s Bowls Daily
Food and water bowls should be cleaned daily. Do NOT use harsh cleaners that can leave behind residue and odor.
If you have bowls that are already beyond salvaging, why not start fresh with a new set of bowls and choose from one of these easy daily washing techniques.
1. Run them through the hottest cycle of the dishwasher to get them really clean and sterilized.
2. Wash and thoroughly rinse with dish detergent and a clean abrasive sponge to release all organic material from the sides of the bowls.
3. Try scrubbing with a mix of equal parts baking soda, salt and warm water.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/invisible-monsters-in-your-pets-bowls.html#ixzz34FK6STe1
Posted : June 10, 2014 2:23 pm
Although I think this is interesting information, I believe dogs and cats are more resilient that you're making then seem. While roaming around, dogs and cats will eat and drink all kinds of crap, including...crap.
Posted : June 12, 2014 12:32 pm
so true.
Posted : June 12, 2014 5:53 pm
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I did not write the article. I posted it because I thought it was interesting, informative and helpful.
It's something to think about: not letting your pet bowls water go all green and slimy and just adding to the dirty water without at least cleaning it once in awhile as this can cause respiratory, skin and other issues. Food bowls need cleaning too. People wouldn't drink slimy water and not wash their dishes before eating off of them. Animals depend on us to do the right thing by them.
Most animals that eat crap have vitamin deficiencies or so I have been told and it's usually fresh crap not old sunbaked, maggot infested stuff, unless they would be absolutely starving..
Posted : June 12, 2014 8:51 pm
