A small puppy appeared in the house - this is a joyful moment, because the pet is now a full member of the family. And he will need love, care and affection, and, of course, proper nutrition. But it is not enough to choose what you will feed him, it is important to consider what kind of dishes your pet will have.
It is not necessary to use the kitchen utensils that were previously in your use for feeding a four-legged pet.
Many owners believe that there is nothing to worry about if a little dog eats from an ordinary plate. But this is wrong and very inconvenient - the bottom of the plates is shallow, and the food will spill out, and the water will pour out. Especially in the dishes can be chipped or cracked, and the pet can damage its tongue. Therefore, it is worth thinking about purchasing the most necessary things for your puppy. And special bowls on the stand will be a good solution.
Tips for choosing
First you need to decide on the diet of your pet. It should decide what you feed it: dry food or natural products. Then you can think about the dishes. Ideally, you can buy a few feeders, and then leave the one that will be the most comfortable puppy.
If you are going to feed your baby with dry food, then a bowl with sides will suit him so that the food does not spill out. A good choice would be a bowl of shallow depth for feeding from packs or canned food. Medium-sized dogs, as a rule, do not like bowls with rim, and they can use it for dog games.
In no case do not feed the pet from the saucers, even if it is a dog of a small breed. When choosing a feeder, pay attention to the shape of the face, the size of the mouth and height, because the pet may not be very neat.
One of the varieties - a bowl on a stand - turns out to be the most convenient, because it can be matched to the size of the dog.
Perhaps the short life of the feeder or its fragility will not be a disadvantage for you, and the sound of the rumble of a metal bowl will not irritate you. That is why it is only for you to decide which bowl to choose for your friend. Consider all these options.
Varieties
Often dog breeders get troughs made of such material as plastic. Of course, the cost may please you, but the life of such bowls is too small. These feeders have another drawback - they are unstable. And they can also emit a very specific chemical smell, besides they absorb the odors of sour food. If you do not change the bowl in time, the smell can scare your pet.
More convenient option - ceramic tableware, It is durable to use. Its price is higher, but ceramics is more stable and, unlike plastic feeders, do not absorb an unpleasant odor. The disadvantages include the fact that bowls are made of fragile material and can easily break when dropped.
You can pay attention to double feeder. However, in such a model it will be difficult to change the water and food separately, you will have to change everything at once. But technology does not stand still, and manufacturers have found a way out of this situation, releasing bowls that are removed from the stand separately.
Non-spill bowls - water in a bowl is served using the built-in membrane. They hold water, even if the bowl is touched. The design is suitable if your pet has long ears or a beard. Can be used on the road.
Bowls on a pallet well resistant, do not slip on the floor, they are easily removed and easily washed.
Non-slip feeding bowl with a rubber element at the bottom. Due to this, your pet will not be able to move the bowl, empty the food and pour out the water.
Interactive troughs - here you will see labyrinths and obstacles that will allow your dog to spend time on eating more than usual. Pet will eat more slowly and be able to get enough.
You can even buy a bowl with a timer. Such feeders are suitable for those dog breeders who are long at home.
If your pet is prescribed a vet diet, then consider bowls with sections. You can independently set the time and amount of food. They are equipped with a voice alarm sensor, heating system.
Purchase bundled automatic drinker - so your pet will always have only fresh water for drinking. These innovations will suit those owners who decide to breed dogs, they will help teach puppies to take food at one time.
Drinking fountain created for dogs who do not like standing water in a bowl. In such a drinking water the water circulates, and your pet will consume the amount of liquid it needs.
You can find on sale even trekking bowl It is made of waterproof fabric, it can come in handy if you plan to go on nature. It takes up little space, folds compactly and is easy to wash.
The strongest and most durable will be metal bowl. But there is one drawback: the pet will know the whole house about every meal. This can be avoided with a stand for such dishes. Your pet should not lean towards the bowl, with the help of a stand it will stand at the height necessary for it.
How to do it yourself?
The stand for the feeder can be made with your own hands, using fantasy and improvised materials.
If you know how to use a welding machine, then you will have no difficulty in making a bracket from an iron tube. And you independently arrange a bowl on that adjustable height which will be a convenient dog. Can be used and tree as a material.
It is necessary to ensure proper waterproofing, without this stand will quickly become unusable. After all, animals often spill when drinking water from bowls. The design can quickly rot and lose its presentable appearance.
Wooden stand well complement the interior of your home or apartment.
Can be purchased stand with mounts for wall. On sale there racks on which bowls are kept on a tripod, with rings for metal bowls under the water and food. With it, you can easily adjust the height.
It is a small, stable metal construction that can be used from an early age.
She can grow with her pet. After all, with the acquisition of such a stand you will have the opportunity to keep the house clean. This saves space in your kitchen. The main thing - so you can avoid problems with the health of your pet.
Your dog should have two bowls. One is for dry or natural food, the other is for clean water. The pet should swallow less air when drinking from a bowl and swallow food with ease so that it does not get stuck in the esophagus.
The perfect arrangement for your four-sided bowls is at his chest.
Tripod will help you with this. Considering all these points, you can easily solve the problem in choosing a stand and feeder for your pet.
Feeding trough
It is necessary to properly organize your pet's eating place. There should be comfortable and easy to maintain cleanliness after the dog eats. It is impossible to have clothes close by, much less your street shoes. Food and water will be dirty.
The place to eat should be well lit and clean. Do not wash your pet's feeders with the cleaning and detergents that you use to wash your dishes.
Animals are very sensitive to them.It is very good to use laundry soap, as there are natural substances in its composition, it disinfects, kills microbes and bacteria. You can wash the baking soda - with its help, you can easily remove the fat. Dishes should be rinsed after each meal of your pet.
Cleanliness is a guarantee of health and not only a four-legged friend, but your whole family.
Next, you will learn how you can make an adjustable support for a dog.
