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Aunty Min strives to provide tested and trustworthy advice to our furry family and human readers. Last year, we purchased this spill-proof water bowl for dogs and cats. Now, it is time to share our findings.
1. First, let's discuss how much water your dog should drink in a day.
There are several ways to estimate how much water an individual dog needs, and the amount varies depending on personal circumstances. Dogs should generally drink approximately 1 ounce of water (1/8 of a cup) per pound of body weight daily. However, many factors can affect how much your dog will drink, so you should not restrict your dog’s water intake. Unless directed by your veterinarian, measuring the exact water amounts your pet drinks is unnecessary. Just ensure your dog has plenty of fresh, clean water daily.
How Much Water does your cat need?
2. Why were we interested in a spill-proof bowl in the first place?
Most dogs approach drinking water in a very haphazard way. Some hit and run, spilling water every time and everywhere. Some drink too fast and choke on the water.
Often, pet bowls are placed in the kitchen area, which is frequently tiled to support easy cleanup of human messes. A sloppy drinker will leave water behind, which can cause a real slipping hazard.
Traditional pet bowls are simply bowls that allow kibble and other debris to easily and frequently contaminate the water. Although it is suggested that you wash your pet's bowl daily, many of us do not. It makes sense that a clever design such as the UPSKY Spill-Proof Bowl would find a wide audience.
This bowl was thoughtfully designed with rubber feet on each corner, offering some non-skid. The floating disc is also held in place with a locking ring that prevents kibble, hair, and other debris from dropping into your freshly filled bowl.
I decided to put it to the test and video-taped a dog I know to be a notoriously sloppy drinker. As you can see, there was no splash and no drips!
3. Highlighting the Features of the UPSKY Dog Bowl
No-Spill Design
With 18K and growing positive reviews on Amazon, trying this no-spill pet water bowl made sense.
Our initial goal was to reduce the amount of spillover to your home's floor. With that in mind, let me start by sharing the "About this item" details straight from UPSKY.
Friends who visited liked the bowl enough to purchase one for their homes. We believe they are enjoying the water bowl.
About this item
Splash-proof Water Bowl: The dual design of the waterproof edge strip and floating disk effectively prevents water from overflowing, keeping your floor dry and tidy at all times.
Slow Water Feeder: The automatically adjustable floating disk design slows your pet's drinking speed. When your pet's tongue touches the disk, it sinks, and the water undulates.
Prevent Wet Mouth: The drip dog water bowl's floating disk easily controls water and prevents large areas of water from wetting the pet's mouth hairs. Keep your pet's hair dry and tinted.
Customer ratings by feature
Easy to assemble
4.8 4.8
Value for money
4.5 4.5
Easy to remove
4.4 4.4
Easy to clean
4.3 4.3
Benefits for pet owners (cleaner floors, less water waste)
No Drip Mechanism
Easy to Clean: The floating border is detachable; we recommend cleaning it twice weekly. The dog water bowl is dishwasher safe, providing convenience for pet parents.
Studies have shown that pet bowls are the third most contaminated item in the household and are a breeding ground for bacteria and germs, such as Salmonella and E. coli, that can make you and your pets ill. Dirty food and water bowls can lead to parasites, affecting your pets and household. A recent survey of my local pet store owners revealed they agree. The store owners recommend sending the water bowl through the dishwasher as a standard. Handwashing consistently underperforms.
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