This Extra Large Water or Food Bowl is the largest one piece raised ceramic bowl available,
Suitable for a medium sized dog 35 to 45 pounds in wt. or water for one or 2 cats or a small dog.
The heavy structure prevents tipping or sliding with normal use.
Height 6″
Width 6″
Depth 2.25″
Capacity 24 oz.
Material: Stoneware
Made in Japan
A mat under this bowl is recommended if used on a concrete or ceramic tile floor, if there is a likelihood of it getting knocked over. Water stays cooler longer in this elevated ceramic water bowl and also cleaner, especially if kept in an different area than their food dishes. The heavy durable construction will not tip or slide with normal use and with the appropriate sized pet.
---A word about that pink slime that appears on the inside of a cat or dog’s water bowl. It’s called Biofilm.
Biofilm Comes from Bacteria
Your pet’s mouth and tongue contain bacteria that bind together and stick to the surface of a bowl. Bacteria contains both good and bad properties. Unfortunately, the bad types can make your pet sick. In a recent study conducted by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), the agency reported that pet bowls come in fourth on the list for places in the home that contain the most germs.
One reason for the germ build-up is that owners don’t clean food and water bowls after each use. This is especially common in households where pets receive only dry kibble. They refill the food and water bowl each day and wash it on occasion. No one is trying to make their pet sick on purpose. It’s just that they’re unaware of the health risk caused by biofilm.
When pets eat and drink out of unclean bowls, the bacteria present in their bowl continues to build and eventually contaminates their fresh food and water. Anyone who touches the unclean bowls is also at risk of acquiring harmful bacteria if they don’t wash their hands after doing so.
If you don’t have a dishwasher, combine bleach and water at a 1:50 ratio and allow the dish to soak for 10 minutes. Don’t forget to rinse the dishes thoroughly when you take them out of the bleach water. Another alternative is to combine baking soda, salt, and warm water in equal amounts to create a thick paste. Scrub the bowls with the paste and then rinse them clean.
The Japanese Classy Bowl has glaze beautiful hues that are almost transparent. A characteristic is the elegant texture generated by the Shades of glaze.
Firing in the kiln is left to the flow of the flames, and no two items are the same, generating an appeal that cannot be found in other works.