Drinkers for dogs: varieties and tips for choosing

A sufficient amount of clean drinking water in the diet of pets is the most important condition for good dog health along with good nutrition. It is a mistake to assume that any container, even old dishes, is suitable for a dog drinker. Professional dog breeders responsibly treat all the nuances of the content, including the selection of accessories.

In retail chains you can find drinkers of various designs, made of various materials. The most common option is a plastic, metal or ceramic drinking bowl.

• Plastic Drinkers They are considered the most budget, but their significant drawbacks are instability and fragility.
• At the metal drinkers very long life, they are resistant, hygienic, some models have rubber feet or lining for fixing.
• Ceramic drinkers Environmentally friendly, have good stability and diverse design. If the owner seeks harmony in the color scheme in the home, then the ceramic drinking bowl of the appropriate design will help him to keep it.

Specialized retailers offer many options of drinkers for pets. Below are some of them.

Convenient for dogs and owners. These accessories are especially good for long-bearded pets. The sides do not allow the wool to fall into the water and spray it. Have a collapsible design with two cameras, easy to clean.

Modern models have anti-slip pads. Water does not spill when overturned during pet games.

Original portable device - drinking fountain for dogs - not only give the dog a drink, but also help develop the pet's cognitive abilities. It is installed on the garden plot, in the country, in the yard area of ​​the private house where the dog lives. Included is a meter hose with a universal adapter.

It is easily connected to the summer water supply with drinking water. To turn it on, you have to press the pedal and the dog will understand how to drink from the fountain. Such a drinking bowl, made of steel with anti-corrosion treatment, will last more than one season.

For dogs living in street enclosures in the courtyards of private houses, there is a winter version of a heated bowl. Such devices are equipped with automatic temperature control and protection against overheating. With this watering the dog will not remain without water in the winter cold. Consumes little power. The developers took care of reliable protection of the power cable from the dog's teeth.

Travel lovers often take their four-legged friends with them. Naturally, on the road, they will need at least a minimum set of accessories so that the dog can travel in comfort. Without drinking in the way, certainly not enough. Of course, in some countries in the cafe a pet will be offered water, there are cities with the purest fountains, of which it is allowed to drink (Barcelona, ​​Yerevan). However, in most cases this is far from the case.

Dog owners try to think about all the little things that the dog may need on the road before the trip. There are special road models of drinkers, which will be discussed below.

• Nozzle-drinker on any PET bottley This device is considered an ideal option for travel.The design of the drinker will take up a minimum of space, while its weight is only 35 g. Even an adult dog of any size or puppies will be allowed to drink.
• Steel bottle with cap. This device is protected from leakage, ideal for traveling in the car, on a bicycle and for outdoor activities. Keeps temperature and properties of water, is issued in volumes of 300 and 750 ml.
• Portable plastic drinking bottle folds into bucket case. In the unfolded form of her dog drinks. The design of the device freely enters a side pocket of a backpack (it is convenient to get).
• "Dry mustache". This is a bottle with a “trunk” and a ball at the end. The dog slowly drinks the water, rotating the ball with the tongue, the dog’s mustache and muzzle always remain dry. Easily fixed in a cage, suitable for traveling to exhibitions and for air travel.

This is only a small part of the numerous range of accessories for dogs that are offered to buyers by the modern pet industry.

When choosing such an accessory for your pet, you should follow some recommendations:

• bumpers must be high (water in this case will not spill);
• shallow bowl is needed for small breeds;
• for a large dog it is necessary to choose a large deep bowl with an adjustable (for height) stand;
• a high trough with narrowed sides is suitable for long-haired and long-eared dogs (wool will not fall into the water);
• "Non-spillout" is recommended for dogs with "beards".

According to dog experts, the average rate of water consumption is 40 ml per day per 1 kg of dog weight, adjusted for the cold and warm seasons.

Whatever accessory the owner chooses for his dog, one should always remember that systematic lack of fluid leads to partial dehydration of the pet, disruption of the work of the body's excretory systems and intoxication with harmful substances.

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