Plastic feeding dishes

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by dwerten

that makes sense i knew i read something about not to put your water bottles in the freezer

The only time I use plastic, and of course a plastic dog water bottle is at a dog show....I've broken too many glass water bottles.

[OlivesMommy]

I bought a couple cute SS bowls from Petsmart that have an iron looking holder... One bowl says "Food" and the other says "Water". They come in a variety of colors and sizes. Top Paw® Decorative Iron Elevated Double Diners - Bowls - Bowls & Feeders - PetSmart

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I know all about snow nose, remember I'm a breeder/exhibitor....study & research everything.

The worst is to see a dog without that eye pigmentation...

yeah the eye pigment is bizarre does that just run in some maltese lines? I have been very blessed as demi has been good with no eye staining, good pigment. She is from a good breeder i believe

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by dwerten

yeah the eye pigment is bizarre does that just run in some maltese lines? I have been very blessed as demi has been good with no eye staining, good pigment. She is from a good breeder i believe

I'm not sure about lines, but definately lack of sunshine is a contributing factor.

One of the best Maltese breeders, no longer breeds, but is a judge.....still makes sure that her Maltese receive plenty of sunshine. Even in the coldest weather, if the sun is shining, outside they go on the deck.

[Ellie May]

The plastic can cause contact dermatitis.
We use Pyrex. Made in the USA...

We had a problem with some ceramic bowls (from China) retaining a smell (the smell of what, we do not know). Anyway, not even bleach would take it out. So in the trash they went.

[Nancy1999]

Here's some information on plastics taken from this site. Raise a Green Dog!: Is your dog bowl safe?

Some of the most popular dog bowls on the market are plastic. But unknown to many, they can be the most dangerous bowls with which to feed and water your pet! There are a couple of reasons for this:

One reason is that plastics scratch and those little crevices can harbor unhealthy bacteria, that even a good safe cleaning can't deter.

In addition, there are many reports in the news that plastics can emit chemicals like Bisphenal A, or BPA. Every few years, articles regarding the safety of plastics hit the news headlines – most recently in the form of reports of a chemical found in baby and sports bottles: Bisphenal A, or BPA.

What is BPA? The EWG says, "bisphenol a (BPA), a synthetic estrogen used to harden polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resin, is the focus of a growing number of research studies and legislative actions, reflecting mounting scientific evidence that it causes serious and sometimes irreversible damage to health, even at the low doses to which people are routinely exposed."

The Environmental Working Group also goes on to say..."in laboratory tests, trace BPA exposure has been shown to disrupt the endocrine system and trigger a wide variety of disorders, including chromosomal and reproductive system abnormalities, impaired brain and neurological functions, cancer, cardiovascular system damage, adult-onset diabetes, early puberty, obesity and resistance to chemotherapy." So if they are having this kind of effect on humans, imagine what they are doing to our little dog bodies!

Plastics can also emit dangerous Phthalates, according to the EWG. "These chemicals, called “plasticizers,” are a group of industrial chemicals used to make plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) more flexible or resilient and also as solvents. Phthalates are nearly ubiquitous in modern society, found in, among other things, toys, food packaging, hoses, raincoats, shower curtains, vinyl flooring, wall coverings, lubricants, adhesives, detergents, nail polish, hair spray and shampoo."

In addition, HealthyStuff.org, an organization who tests many pet products for levels of lead, chlorine, arsenic and more, indicates that even though some plastic pet bowls may be BPA free and certified as FDA food safe, some may contain medium levels of lead.

And these chemicals can leach from plastic containers into your dog's food, potentially exposing them to dangerous chemicals with harmful side affects.

There are some safe food plastics, and generally speaking most human plastics containers can be identified by their recycling codes that can help you find the safe ones. But the pet industry is slow to add this helpful id tool to pet products, so we are left not knowing what plastic pet dish is safe and which is not, or taking the word of the manufacturer.

Yes, there are some safe plastic bowls, but how do you know for sure, without having them tested in a trusted lab?

[ArmaniMan]

Chloe had a wart as a puppy and I read that it could be caused by plastic dishes... dont know if its really true or not but I switched to SS to be safe and there have been no more warts.

[misslissa]

i have a water fountain like this one i think mine might be older it filters and the dogs like the flowing water for food i have stainless steel the dogs like it and i have never had a problem ever
Petmate Deluxe Fresh Flow Pet Fountain - Automatic Feeders & Waterers - Bowls & Feeders - PetSmart

[MyTrixie143]

Originally Posted by dwerten

yeah the eye pigment is bizarre does that just run in some maltese lines? I have been very blessed as demi has been good with no eye staining, good pigment. She is from a good breeder i believe

Yes it can run in the lines. But I wouldn't see it as being common as any reputable breeder looks for good pigmentation for their maltese, it is a must if you want to breed by the standard.

I've been told that if you add kelp to their diet it will darken their pigmentation that they make be lacking due to sun. I've never tried it though.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Here's some information on plastics taken from this site. Raise a Green Dog!: Is your dog bowl safe?

Excellent post! Thankyou!

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I'm not sure about lines, but definately lack of sunshine is a contributing factor.

One of the best Maltese breeders, no longer breeds, but is a judge.....still makes sure that her Maltese receive plenty of sunshine. Even in the coldest weather, if the sun is shining, outside they go on the deck.

can you pm me that person's name just curious who it is - are they from california?

[anevarez]

I have always used stainless steel bowls. Plastics can have long term ill effects, but at the same time can retain bacteria as they are a porous surface. Ceramic is also porous underneath the glaze - so any tiny break in the glaze can cause bacterias to be withheld in them.