Sick of cleaning up half-chewed kibble or mopping up puddles from a knocked-over bowl? I get how you feel. I felt the same way and understood the appeal for why elevated dog bowls could be a quick fix — it had to be a better way to feed the dogs without half of it ending…
Ever stopped mid-pour and wondered, “Should you leave water out for your dog all day?” Been there. Right after a long scrubbing session to get rid of algae from the corner of a stainless steel bowl. Following that episode, I delved deeper into the issue and discovered that many dog owners are unsure whether unfettered…
The size of a dog is subjective. We have two Staffies — 24 kg and 26 kg — both lean and fit, according to our vet (we checked for their weight recently when sorting out their worming tablets). To us, they’re medium-sized dogs. But friends often say they look massive. So when people ask about…
No matter what bowl’s in the dog crate, some dogs can be downright dramatic. Some paw at the water like it’s a puzzle to solve, others splash around or even avoid the bowl entirely. It might sound like just a quirky habit, but these dog bowl behaviours can actually reveal what your dog really thinks…
We all want the best for our dogs, but when it comes to something as simple as their water bowl, it’s easy to overlook just how important a clean dog water bowl is and that it’s the right kind. You might think, “It looks fine, so why bother?” — but beneath the surface, your dog’s…
A dog not drinking water isn’t always a crisis, but it’s always worth paying attention to. Sometimes it’s just fussiness. Other times, it’s a sign something’s off, like sore teeth, stress, or even the wrong type of bowl. Whether it’s come on suddenly or crept up over a few days, you’re right to be concerned….
Whether your dog sloshes water across the kitchen floor, barely drinks enough to stay hydrated, or turns every bowl into a splash zone… having the right water bowls for dogs makes a bigger difference than you’d think. Here’s a roundup of the ones that actually solve the most common problems. Full Transparency. This page contains…
Bloat… I thought I knew what it was. I mean, I’ve stuffed my face with cake and felt all bloated and uncomfortable. Once I learned about how it affects dogs though, I knew I had to do a deeper dive into how to prevent bloat in dogs. It’s so serious, every dog owner should be…
I’m going to share a story about the morning I found green algae in the dog water bowl, and why I was hunting for something unusual. Fair warning, do not read this while eating because there’s some yucky stuff about to be discussed. Full Transparency. This page contains affiliate links. That means if you click…