Stainless steel water and feeding bowls are easier to clean, more sanitary and more bacteria-resistant than plastic or ceramic bowls. ProSelect Classic Matte Stainless Steel Bowls will not rust or crack, are chew-resistant and come with a lifetime guarantee. The attractive and cost-effective matte finish resists scratches and the heavier weight provides extra durability. They're also dishwasher safe.
The ProSelect stainless steel bowls come in four sizes: the one quart bowl is 6" wide; the two quart is 8;" the three quart is 9.5;" and the five quart is 10.5" wide.
If you're using ceramic dog bowls, make sure that there are no decorative glazes that may contain lead and other toxins. When a ceramic bowls says that it's not for use in a microwave and that you should hand wash it, this can be an indication that lead was used in the glaze. Also, check your ceramic bowls for cracks and scratches because they may hold bacteria that could be harmful to your dog, especially puppies and senior dogs.
If you use plastic bowls, make sure that they're BPA-free and keep them very clean because plastic is more porous than stainless steel or ceramic and can be more prone to bacterial growth.
No matter what kind of dog bowls you use, keep them clean by washing them daily and don't just keep re-feeding in the same bowl that you've been using forever. We have to do everything we can to keep our dogs healthy and using sanitized stainless steel bowls is a sure way to do that.