Water bowls fill up with bacteria quickly and just rinsing the bowl does not get rid of it. Dogs usually want fresh water. I think that a glass bottle that lets out the right amount of water is be a good idea as the water is kept clean and fresh. I drink purified water from a bottle and Gracie started wanting bottled water, too. So now she drinks out of a bottle and loves it.
I have had dogs and cats that try to move the water bowl to get the water swirling around before they drink. I think they are trying to get the slime that sits on top of the water off. Dog's mouths are slimy and it gets in the water. No getting around that. |