DON'T use plastic dog bowls

[sherrijmkassie]

Thanks for your post . I had no idea either and Kassies water bowl is stainless but her food bowl is plastic. I will replace the food bowl now that I know.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Thank You for sharing this information. I didn't know this either!
Peanut had a double plastic bowl but it was washed everyday when I ran the dishwasher.
I won't take any chances again though and I'll get the stainless steel bowls.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

my old roommate used to use plastic bowls for her cat and OMG they were nasty! She never washed them....the food bowl was greasy from the kibble and the water bowl had brownish-red gunk all over it...yuck. He normally drank out of the water bowl I keep downstairs

Cats can get dermatitis, that crusty black stuff under their chin, from using plastic bowls.

I have only used ceramic bowls for years since I found out how plastic harbors bacteria.

[Brookef18]

Thanks for the tip!!! I have a new plastic bowl that I won't be using!!!

[Patti]

This may sound strange but I use paper plates for their food so no chances of bacteria as they get a new plate every meal. I use stainless bowls for water. Good reminder!

[Erin]

I use Corningware dishes...the ceramic ones you'd use for pot pies. They are made in the USA, Connecticut I think. We do have a plastic spill-less bowl and Loki has a plastic Brake-Fast bowl for kibble but those go through the dishwasher sanitation cycle all the time so I'm not worried. It's not like he chews on his bowl, in fact neither have a scratch on them.

[HallTx1203]

Thanks for posting....I have a question.....This is going to sound snobbish....Please don't laugh....

My boys' food and water bowls are Crystal bowls....This should be safe right???? I put them them in the dishwasher every night and put them back down in the mornings....

Hubby laughs at me all the time.....But I found this beautiful crystal on sale...They had 2 bowls left in this particular pattern...So I got them.....

Joyce

[Sherryabear]

Thanks, I had no idea.......I use stainless steel bowls....

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

Just a warning out not to use plastic dog bowls on your babies. Some or many may already know this, but the they tell you not to use them because they can carry bacteria. When the plastic is scratched the bacteria gets down in it and even when cleaned it can stay and cause problems on your babies face. They are called like a topical bacteria infection. Can be around the month, nose and even in the ears if they get in the bowl.

I was just talking to someone about this today and they didnt even know this and I got to thinking...maybe others dont too.

Use the stainless steal or the porcelain kind.

I did not know this... Thank goodness I don't use plastic bowls but I have friends that do. I will definitely pass this on

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by tpaxton23

Also, if it's a porcelain one make sure it's not from China. They sometimes use paint with lead on a lot of things and it's not worth the risk. I have stainless steel.

Oh great I have 2 sets of bowls. A porcelain set in the dining area and a stainless steel set in the kitchen.

How do I find out if it was made in china??? I bought it a few months ago and din't keep the boxes????

[c_ewood]

thanks for the info. We have one of the small plastic dishes right now. Ive been wanting to get her something more girly and now I have a great excuse.

[Erin]

Sadly most ceramic dog bowls are made in China. That's why the ceramic ones I use are Corningware.

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by HallTx1203

Thanks for posting....I have a question.....This is going to sound snobbish....Please don't laugh....

My boys' food and water bowls are Crystal bowls....This should be safe right???? I put them them in the dishwasher every night and put them back down in the mornings....

Hubby laughs at me all the time.....But I found this beautiful crystal on sale...They had 2 bowls left in this particular pattern...So I got them.....

Joyce

Not snobbish, just loving

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by Erin

Sadly most ceramic dog bowls are made in China. That's why the ceramic ones I use are Corningware.

Oh man and they are so cute I guess we get to go bowl shopping

[sexiixtc]

thanks for the info Denise.. althought I use porcelain.. In the summer time.. when we're outside.. I give her water and ice in a plastic bowl