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Dogs tip over water
bowls for a variety of reasons. Some enjoy the sight of
moving water, so they'll swat at their bowls as a game.
Others seem to want to push over bowls with their snouts
out of curiosity.
There are several steps
you can take to keep you pet from creating a lake on the
floor. The first, and most basic, is to buy a bowl
that's wide, flat and weighted on the bottom, with
relatively straight sides. This won't guarantee that a
curious pet can't spill the bowl's contents, but it will
make it less likely.
You might also want to
consider a ceramic bowl. They offer the advantage of
being heavier than metal or plastic, but they're more
costly. Ceramic bowls can also chip and since they're
made of porous material, they must be thoroughly washed
and rinsed daily.
If your dog is a
"router" who's just dying to see what's under
everything, the spilling problem can be addressed by
switching to an elevated feeding and watering system.
On the other hand, if
the dog is tipping over his bowl because he likes to see
moving water, you can buy an automatic watering system.
The constantly circulating water in these products seems
to calm and reassure dogs, making tipping less likely.
Regardless of which
option you choose, remember to check on their dogs'
water bowl at least twice a day to make sure it's full.
Water makes up over 80 percent of a puppy’s body and 60
percent of a dog’s body. A dog needs constant access to
a steady supply of clean, fresh water. In a single day,
a 40-lb dog will require at least 4 ½ cups of water.
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