I have to use one fo rmy miniature schnauzer.
Many people are unaware you are actually supposed to use them for miniature schnauzers as their double coat and thick beard not only beef stains due to slight bacterial build up but they can get severe yeast infections due to wetness on the beard.
I was surprised to find Elvis actually prefers the water bottle.
Water bottles also help with my mini schnauzer's reflux...
Now, good luck finding one that doesn't drip though.
I have bought really expensive ones, and really cheap ones at some point they all drip...but the trade off is they work and work well. I've only noticed a water intake difference in that my mini schnauzer will severely gulp water from a bowl and then burp loudly as opposed to moderating her intake into smaller interval from the bottle.
Many people also use the spout attachments for the yard they attack to your outside spot where the hose would attack-they are for hotter climates so the water doesn't get warm or get parasites in it when dogs are in the back yard-all dogs can drink from bottle or spout attachments.
Oh! and you can get the bottle ice cube trays for the freezer so you can put ice cubes in the bottle and it will melt through out the day if your dog drinks in excess at times.
IDogs are smart as long as they can get to the bottle they will lick it and figure it out-Scoobers is not the brightest of all stars in the sky...he tries to chew and lick the bottle so I leave him a bowl... |