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Pet bowls: Which is the Best Pick?
By
Sadaf Hassan
Shopping for your pet is not as
simple as it used to be.
With so many food bowls to choose from, one
should take extra caution in deciding which
bowl material is the most suitable for your pet.
Plastic, stainless steel, ceramic
and most recently
biodegradable bowls are available in the
market.
Let’s take a look at some pros and cons of
each material.
CERAMIC
Ceramic is the ideal choice for energetic pets.
The main benefit is the weight that prevents the bowl
from being toppled over and causing accidents during
meal times. Pet owners often face the dilemma of lime
scale forming in the water bowls commonly found in
plastic and stainless steel bowls. Such issue will never
arise as ceramic prevents the formation of lime scale.
However, the heavy weight of the bowl makes it prone
to cracks which can easily harbor bacteria. The glaze
usually contains lead and other toxins which are harmful
for pets and humans alike.
If you still wish to purchase a ceramic dish, ensure that it
is labelled as “safe for food” i.e. lead free.
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