{"id":4322,"date":"2022-06-07T10:14:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T10:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T12:05:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T12:05:36","slug":"you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"You asked: Should you wash your dog\u2019s food bowl?"},"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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#You_asked_Should_you_wash_your_dogs_food_bowl\" title=\"You asked: Should you wash your dog\u2019s food bowl?\">You asked: Should you wash your dog\u2019s food bowl?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_dirty_bowls\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from dirty bowls?\">Can dogs get sick from dirty 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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Do_you_need_to_wash_dog_bowl\" title=\"Do you need to wash dog bowl?\">Do you need to wash dog bowl?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Can_I_wash_my_dogs_bowl_with_dish_soap\" title=\"Can I wash my dog\u2019s bowl with dish soap?\">Can I wash my dog\u2019s bowl with dish soap?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Should_you_wash_dog_dishes_with_human_dishes\" title=\"Should you wash dog dishes with human dishes?\">Should you wash dog dishes with human dishes?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Should_dogs_drink_out_of_stainless_steel_bowls\" title=\"Should dogs drink out of stainless steel bowls?\">Should dogs drink out of stainless steel bowls?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#How_often_should_I_wash_dog_bowl\" title=\"How often should I wash dog bowl?\">How often should I wash dog bowl?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Is_Dawn_dish_soap_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is Dawn dish soap safe for dogs?\">Is Dawn dish soap safe for dogs?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Why_are_metal_bowls_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Why are metal bowls bad for dogs?\">Why are metal bowls bad for dogs?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Can_dogs_drink_out_of_copper_bowls\" title=\"Can dogs drink out of copper bowls?\">Can dogs drink out of copper bowls?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Do_dishwashers_kill_dog_germs\" title=\"Do dishwashers kill dog germs?\">Do dishwashers kill dog germs?<\/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\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Is_it_OK_to_let_your_dog_eat_off_your_plate\" title=\"Is it OK to let your dog eat off your plate?\">Is it OK to let your dog eat off your plate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Should_you_let_your_dog_eat_off_your_plate\" title=\"Should you let your dog eat off your plate?\">Should you let your dog eat off your plate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl\/#Why_is_it_dangerous_to_let_your_pet_lick_your_face_or_eat_from_your_plate\" title=\"Why is it dangerous to let your pet lick your face or eat from your plate?\">Why is it dangerous to let your pet lick your face or eat from your plate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_asked_Should_you_wash_your_dogs_food_bowl\"><\/span>You asked: Should you wash your dog\u2019s food bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">You should wash your dog\u2019s food bowl 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.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-get-sick-from-dirty-bowls\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_dirty_bowls\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from dirty bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacteria contains both good and bad properties. Unfortunately, the bad types can make your dog sick. In a recent study conducted by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), the agency reported that pet bowls come in fourth on the list for places in the home that contain the most germs.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0GFFLPjEXfY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-need-to-wash-dog-bowl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_to_wash_dog_bowl\"><\/span>Do you need to wash dog bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cYou should clean the bowl properly after each and every meal,\u201d she says. \u201cRaw food can contain salmonella and E. coli, which can infect humans, and hygiene is an important part of preventing infections. Ideally, you should wear gloves and wash your own hands well after handling the bowl.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-wash-my-dog-s-bowl-with-dish-soap\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_wash_my_dogs_bowl_with_dish_soap\"><\/span>Can I wash my dog\u2019s bowl with dish soap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apply your dish soap to your sponge, and scrub your dog\u2019s bowl under hot water, wiping away any grease or leftover dog food. Rinse with cool, clean water and dry.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mx_ZZrq5z-U\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-wash-dog-dishes-with-human-dishes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_wash_dog_dishes_with_human_dishes\"><\/span>Should you wash dog dishes with human dishes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Conclusion. In short, it is best to avoid washing dog bowls with human dishes in the dishwasher as it is a matter of health and safety. Just keep them away from the dishes your family uses and always, always wash your hands after you handle anything pet-related: food, dishes, or even the pets themselves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123507\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Should-you-wash-dog-dishes-with-human-dishes.jpg\" alt=\"Should you wash dog dishes with human dishes?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Should-you-wash-dog-dishes-with-human-dishes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Should-you-wash-dog-dishes-with-human-dishes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Should-you-wash-dog-dishes-with-human-dishes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Should-you-wash-dog-dishes-with-human-dishes-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-dogs-drink-out-of-stainless-steel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_drink_out_of_stainless_steel_bowls\"><\/span>Should dogs drink out of stainless steel bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest type of bowl to keep clean \u2013 and, not incidently, also the safest bowl for your dog to eat and drink from \u2013 is stainless steel. This material will not leach potentially dangerous chemicals into your dog\u2019s food and water, like some plastics, aluminum, poorly glazed pottery, or old ceramic dishes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-should-i-wash-dog-bowl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_wash_dog_bowl\"><\/span>How often should I wash dog bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food and Water Dishes Should be Washed Daily<\/p>\n<p>If your dog eats dry food, bowls should be washed once per day, after the final meal of the night. For dogs that consume wet or raw food, it is necessary to wash and sanitize the bowls after every meal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-dawn-dish-soap-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Dawn_dish_soap_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is Dawn dish soap safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Dawn dish soap is marketed as safe and gentle to wildlife, it is a little too harsh for dogs. If you must bath your dog, therefore, we recommend going with a regular dog shampoo that\u2019s formulated specifically for dog skin. Dry, itchy, and irritated skin in dogs can be very taxing to deal with.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MpeLaebmYJ4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zx4eKcpc2L4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-are-metal-bowls-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_metal_bowls_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why are metal bowls bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They can develop stains or rust, especially if left outdoors. In addition, dogs that like to chew their bowls may even be able to damage stainless steel bowls and their own teeth in the process.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-drink-out-of-copper-bowls\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_drink_out_of_copper_bowls\"><\/span>Can dogs drink out of copper bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For example, if your pet has been diagnosed with Copper Storage Disease, your pet should not drink or eat from copper pet bowls. In fact, pets with this disease should not even be given water from copper pipes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dishwashers-kill-dog-germs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dishwashers_kill_dog_germs\"><\/span>Do dishwashers kill dog germs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The surprising facts are: The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) found pet bowls to be the fourth most germ-filled place in the home. 67% of pet bowls still have Salmonella bacteria even after dishwasher cleaning, because dishwashers don\u2019t get hot enough to kill that and several other types of bacteria.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123508\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dishwashers-kill-dog-germs.jpg\" alt=\"Do dishwashers kill dog germs?\" width=\"1697\" height=\"1221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dishwashers-kill-dog-germs.jpg 1697w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dishwashers-kill-dog-germs-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dishwashers-kill-dog-germs-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dishwashers-kill-dog-germs-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dishwashers-kill-dog-germs-1536x1105.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1697px) 100vw, 1697px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-let-your-dog-eat-off-your-plate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_let_your_dog_eat_off_your_plate\"><\/span>Is it OK to let your dog eat off your plate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clean pet dishes after every meal and clean or replace water dishes daily. Use stainless steel or ceramic dishes for pets; plastic bowls can get scratches or nicks that are breeding grounds for bacteria. And don\u2019t let your pet lick your plate.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DD4AImlAVqE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-let-your-dog-eat-off-your-plate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_your_dog_eat_off_your_plate\"><\/span>Should you let your dog eat off your plate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food safety issues<\/p>\n<p>Unlike pet food, much human food contains a lot of sugar, fat, and salt, all of which are not healthy for your dog. If your dog licks your plate, he may be getting some of the unhealthy residue from your food.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-it-dangerous-to-let-your-pet-lick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_dangerous_to_let_your_pet_lick_your_face_or_eat_from_your_plate\"><\/span>Why is it dangerous to let your pet lick your face or eat from your plate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University discovered that allowing dogs (or cats) to kiss or lick your face or eat from your plate increases the chance of spreading antibiotic-resistant bugs between species.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ry1-jNhwITY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents You asked: Should you wash your dog\u2019s food bowl?Can dogs get sick from dirty bowls?Do you need to wash dog bowl?Can I wash my dog\u2019s bowl with dish soap?Should you wash dog dishes with human dishes?Should dogs drink out of stainless steel bowls?How often should I wash dog bowl?Is Dawn dish soap&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":123506,"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":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Should-you-wash-your-dogs-food-bowl.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4322"}],"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=4322"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":123509,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4322\/revisions\/123509"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}