Stainless Steel Dog Bowls
If you have a pooch who tends to overturn, chew up or knock around his food or water dish, chances are you’re looking into heavier sturdier stainless steel dog bowls to keep your dog from making a mess. Aside from their durability, stainless steel dog bowls are great because they’re easy to clean and sanitize. They avoid staining and holding on to the smell of dog food like can occur with plastic dog dishes. And stainless steel dog bowls look better than other dog bowls.
Which of the Many Stainless Steel Dog Bowls is Right for You?
For those tired of looking at ugly dog dishes, stainless steel dog bowls come in many decorative designs. The outer sides of the bowl are often coated in porcelain, enamel, ceramic or another non-metallic material and have many different, attractive and cute patterns. If you have an issue with your dog overturning his dish, a design like the one below might be the best.
The wide, flat bottom edge keeps the bowl securely on the floor and deters your dog from being able to upend it. If your dog also tends to slide the bowl around the room in which he eats, you could consider either a bowl with a rubber bottom rim or a rubber grip mat on which to put your dog’s water and food dishes.
If your dog tends to chew the dish or carry it around, most smooth, stainless steel dog bowls designed like the one above or a similar product should prevent this.
A Few of the Wide Variety of Stainless Steel Dog Bowls Available
For a decorative option, consider the Loving Pets Metallic Bella Bowl Dog Bowl.
The Bella Bowl is both functional and attractive. The outer side of the dish comes in 5 different colors with the design show. The inner dish is stainless steel. The dish also comes with a rubber ring that fits underneath so the dish stays put and doesn’t make noise. Remove the rubber ring and the bowl is dishwasher safe. It comes in small and medium sizes. The large sells for around $9.25 and the small sells for around $6.
Among the more popular stainless steel dog bowls is the Petmate Stainless Style Pet Bowl.
The Petmate Stainless Style Pet Bowl is made of melamine with a thick stainless steel insert. It has non-skid feet, it’s dishwasher safe and comes in two colors and two sizes. It runs from $8.25 up to about $16 depending on size and color.
Another great option is the PETCO Stainless Steel Diner.
Not only does the Stainless Steel Diner come with two stainless steel dog bowls, for both food and water, it also includes a sturdy frame that provides both stability for the bowls as well as a raised dog bowl for both eating and drinking – an especially handy feature for older and/or arthritic dogs. It’s sold here for the reduced price of around $18.
Do you live in a cold climate? If you have trouble with your dog or cat’s water freezing, check out the Farm Innovators 3-Quart Heated Pet Bowl with Stainless Steel Bowl Insert.
This bowl has its own thermostat to turn the heating element on and off only as needed to prevent water from freezing. It comes with an anti-chew cord and sells here for around $33.
These are just a few ideas from among the stainless steel dog bowls available. There are many more stainless steel dog bowls to choose from.