{"id":189930,"date":"2023-01-31T05:50:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T05:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T11:56:37","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T11:56:37","slug":"what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/","title":{"rendered":"What material is best for cat bowls?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#What_material_is_best_for_cat_bowls\" title=\"What material is best for cat bowls?\">What material is best for cat bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#How_often_should_you_wash_pet_bowls\" title=\"How often should you wash pet bowls?\">How often should you wash pet bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#Are_tilted_bowls_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Are tilted bowls better for dogs?\">Are tilted bowls better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#Do_cats_like_plastic_or_metal_bowls\" title=\"Do cats like plastic or metal bowls?\">Do cats like plastic or metal bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#Do_cats_prefer_deep_or_shallow_bowls\" title=\"Do cats prefer deep or shallow bowls?\">Do cats prefer deep or shallow bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#Do_cats_like_stainless_steel\" title=\"Do cats like stainless steel?\">Do cats like stainless steel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#How_often_do_you_clean_pet_bowls\" title=\"How often do you clean pet bowls?\">How often do you clean pet bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#How_often_should_you_wash_cat_bowls\" title=\"How often should you wash cat bowls?\">How often should you wash cat bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#Should_you_wash_dog_bowls_everyday\" title=\"Should you wash dog bowls everyday?\">Should you wash dog bowls everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#How_often_should_you_change_water_in_dog_bowl\" title=\"How often should you change water in dog bowl?\">How often should you change water in dog bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#Is_it_better_for_dogs_to_eat_from_elevated_bowls\" title=\"Is it better for dogs to eat from elevated bowls?\">Is it better for dogs to eat from elevated bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls\/#What_material_is_best_for_pet_bowls\" title=\"What material is best for pet bowls?\">What material is best for pet bowls?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_material_is_best_for_cat_bowls\"><\/span>What material is best for cat bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stainless Steel<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_wash_pet_bowls\"><\/span>How often should you wash pet bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many vets agree that you should wash your dog&#8217;s bowl daily Dog bowl with dry food <b>If you feed with kibble, your dog&#8217;s bowl should be washed daily, after the final meal of the day. Dog bowl with wet food If you feed with canned food or raw meat, your dog&#8217;s bowl should be washed and sanitized after every meal.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/\">Is it better to have dog bowls elevated?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tilted_bowls_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are tilted bowls better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A slanted bowl prevents food sticking around the bottom rim of conventional bowl where dog\/cat can&#8217;t get it. What&#8217;s more, <b>it enabled your cat \/ dog to eat easier as the bowl is on an slanted angle, aiding your pet&#8217;s digestion in the process.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199072 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-tilted-bowls-better-for-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"Are tilted bowls better for dogs?\" width=\"1063\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-tilted-bowls-better-for-dogs.jpg 900w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-tilted-bowls-better-for-dogs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-tilted-bowls-better-for-dogs-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1063px) 100vw, 1063px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_plastic_or_metal_bowls\"><\/span>Do cats like plastic or metal bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ceramic, stainless steel or melamine dishes are the best choice for cats. Plastic bowls can absorb odours and deter cats from eating or drinking. Always check bowls for scratches and chips which could harbor bacteria, or hurt the cat&#8217;s mouth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_prefer_deep_or_shallow_bowls\"><\/span>Do cats prefer deep or shallow bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider the depth of cat bowls. <b>Cats prefer dishes and bowls that are fairly shallow and wide. When cats stick their faces too far into bowls to eat, they may experience discomfort, Krieger says. Some cats are very sensitive to the feel of the dish around their little whiskers, she explains.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_stainless_steel\"><\/span>Do cats like stainless steel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stainless steel is the best and safest material for cat food and water dishes. Thanks to its non-porous surface, stainless steel doesn&#8217;t scratch or crack to harbor bacteria like plastic and ceramic. Also, it isn&#8217;t breakable like ceramic or glass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_you_clean_pet_bowls\"><\/span>How often do you clean pet bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many vets agree that you should wash your dog&#8217;s bowl daily Dog bowl with dry food <b>If you feed with kibble, your dog&#8217;s bowl should be washed daily, after the final meal of the day. Dog bowl with wet food If you feed with canned food or raw meat, your dog&#8217;s bowl should be washed and sanitized after every meal.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mx_ZZrq5z-U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_wash_cat_bowls\"><\/span>How often should you wash cat bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your cat a clean cat food bowl <b>EVERY SINGLE DAY. If your cat is on a raw food diet, consider washing bowls or giving your cat a clean bowl after each use. Change your cat&#8217;s water each day and swap out your cat&#8217;s water bowl daily, ideally, but at least every two days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_wash_dog_bowls_everyday\"><\/span>Should you wash dog bowls everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should wash your dog&#8217;s food bowl <b>after every meal. You can wash their water bowl less frequently, but you will need to completely empty, sanitize and refill it at least once per week. Water bowls tend to collect a slimy build-up called biofilm, which allows harmful bacteria to take over.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_change_water_in_dog_bowl\"><\/span>How often should you change water in dog bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>once daily<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_for_dogs_to_eat_from_elevated_bowls\"><\/span>Is it better for dogs to eat from elevated bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For larger dogs, <b>raised dog bowls make the process of drinking water easier as the water flows easier down their esophagus. It also puts less strain on their neck, and if they&#8217;re old or suffer from any physical conditions, it can reduce the pressure on joints and bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_material_is_best_for_pet_bowls\"><\/span>What material is best for pet bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>stainless steel<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H4RsGB6gUzY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What material is best for cat bowls?How often should you wash pet bowls?Are tilted bowls better for dogs?Do cats like plastic or metal bowls?Do cats prefer deep or shallow bowls?Do cats like stainless steel?How often do you clean pet bowls?How often should you wash cat bowls?Should you wash dog bowls everyday?How often&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":199071,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-189930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-material-is-best-for-cat-bowls.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189930"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=189930"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199073,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189930\/revisions\/199073"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=189930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=189930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=189930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}