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Do you know that bacteria will begin growing in your pets water bowl within two hours? Dogs and cats can smell this bacteria and it will discourage them from drinking it. Which in turn may get them dehydrated and sick.
A good rule of thumb is to change their water in the bowl every few hours with fresh water or use something that will keep the water moving to discourage bacteria growth. It will keep your pet drinking water and hydrated.
There are several good water bowls on the internet that keeps water moving and recycling. This may be something you will want to check into.
It is also best to use a stainless steel or porcelain bowl for water. Plastic tends to let the bacteria grow and hide.
Water bowls should be washed out daily with warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly before adding fresh water.
A good rule of thumb is to change their water in the bowl every few hours with fresh water or use something that will keep the water moving to discourage bacteria growth. It will keep your pet drinking water and hydrated.
There are several good water bowls on the internet that keeps water moving and recycling. This may be something you will want to check into.
It is also best to use a stainless steel or porcelain bowl for water. Plastic tends to let the bacteria grow and hide.
Water bowls should be washed out daily with warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly before adding fresh water.