Germs in Your Dogs Water Bowl
Dogs like to have their own dog food bowls but do you need more than one water bowl for more than one dog? What about the germs in each dog’s mouth? Just like humans, dogs have lots of bacteria in their saliva. We shouldn’t call them all germs because some bacteria serve a useful purpose. The bad bacteria gets zapped by acid in the dog’s stomach when it swallows. Some diseases that dog’s pass along are respiratory and some are transmitted by fecal contamination. If your dog has a compromised immune system, I wouldn’t let him share a water bowl or drink the water from any bowls that thoughtful store owners may keep outside their store for our canine friends.
Dogs with healthy immune systems can safely share one water bowl. Always keep plenty of water around. Adult dogs are 60% water so they need lots of hydration.
Remember, pets are family!
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