Where do you think there are the most bacteria in the house? Many people's first reaction might be: the toilet? Or perhaps some other dirtier corners in the house? However, for households with pets, the dog bowl and the dog's toys might actually be dirtier than the toilet! Just how dirty is a dog's bowl? For many dog owners, as long as the dog bowl is filled daily, it can continue to be ignored. But in reality, if the owner does not clean the dog bowl regularly or if the cleaning is not thorough enough, or if a reliable dog bowl manufacturer is not chosen, the bacteria in the dog bowl can make the dog sick. How does this happen? Let's take a look together.
A dog's mouth is its most frequently used organ, for eating, being affectionate, socializing, and even fighting, the mouth performs a large number of daily tasks. The dog bowl that comes into contact most often is also the dog's mouth. A dog's mouth contains many types and large quantities of viruses. When a dog eats from its bowl, the viruses transfer from the dog's mouth to the bowl. Because the bowl is moist, warm, and has plenty of fresh air, these viruses take root in the bowl.
Studies have shown that the most common bacteria found in dog bowls are E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus. What's critical is that these bacteria not only make dogs sick but are also pathogenic to humans. Therefore, not cleaning the dog bowl regularly or not choosing a reliable dog bowl manufacturer can cause both the dog owner and the dog to contract the same gastrointestinal diseases.
Generally, the choice of dog bowl (especially the material) by the dog owner can significantly affect the number of bacteria. Many dog bowl manufacturers on the market choose plastic or ceramic as raw materials for making dog bowls. But these two materials are precisely the most prone to bacterial growth! Why is that? It's because ceramic and plastic have tiny pores that are invisible to the human eye. Some may ask, what effect do such small pores have on dogs? In fact, the small pores on the dog bowl are like natural petri dishes for bacteria, which makes them the most suitable places for E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus to reside. The author recommends that dog owners use stainless steel dog bowls (such as those from the well-known dog bowl manufacturer EVERICH) for feeding, as this can greatly reduce the number of surviving bacteria and also make cleaning easier.
