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Trends and Products: Bet on Bowls
Julia Rivera //November 15, 2022//
Listen to this articleFeeding times can be a bonding ritual for companion animals and their pet parents. However, despite being so vital to a pet’s health, bowls and feeding systems are an overlooked pet sector.
For retailers, it’s an area where they can educate their customers on the importance of matching the right feeding system with an individual pet. It’s a good idea to ask customers some questions regarding how many pets are in the house, their sizes and their eating and drinking habits. It could result in sales of a high-tech system, elevated bowls or dual dishes.
When managed and displayed correctly, bowls and feeders can offer a major boost to retailer revenue. These accessories are often underappreciated by consumers, and it’s up to retailers to express how important it is to find the proper bowl or feeding system for a companion animal. Be sure to explain the value of a sturdy bowl that will keep food and water in, preventing bacteria or leftovers from getting onto the floor, which can be a health hazard for pets and human family members.
Recommending an elevated pet feeder to a new customer who has a large breed dog or senior pup might benefit the companion animal by reducing stress on its neck and head. It also might result in a return customer who appreciates a retailer that has a sincere interest in their beloved fur baby’s well-being.
| Silly Kitty Oval Cat Bowl Silly Kitty oval stoneware cat bowls have a two-cup capacity, which is great for water or food. This is a dishwasher safe, and microwave safe bowl specifically designed for cats. With a deep basin, the wide oval shape allows cats to eat or drink without irritating their whiskers. The shape also helps keep their faces clean and dry. |
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Leather Bros Bowls Feed in style with Leather Brothers’ Antiqued Copper Hammered Bowls. The Antique Copper plated bowls are finished with a “hammered” look. Not only are they in style, but these bowls are also durable, long-lasting, dishwasher safe and resistant to rust, odors, cracks and chewing. Available in four sizes. |
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Orange Feeder This Penn-Plax seed and water cup is a refreshing change on an essential part of your pet’s living space. The Orange Cup can lock in securely to any part of the cage and can even stand on its own safely. The cup, which measures three inches by three inches by three inches, can hold food and water. A fun twist that will interest your bird. |
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The Fluff Trough The Fluff Trough is an elevated pet feeder with a patented, ergonomic design to promote better digestion for dogs of all sizes, cats and other animals. The collection has expanded to include an XL size for larger dogs, as well as a stainless-steel insert for water. Fluff Troughs can be customized with a pet’s name, likeness or special quote. |
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Toadfish Non-Tipping Bowl The Toadfish Non-Tipping Dog Bowl sticks to any smooth surface to prevent inevitable dog bowl flips. When you need to pick it up, simply lift straight up to release the suction. A lid is also included for easy packing. For every dog bowl sold, Toadfish donates a percentage of sales to conservation and oyster restoration initiatives throughout the United States. |
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GF Pet Acrylic Feeder The GF Pet Acrylic Feeder is elevated and the pinnacle of simple elegance. Clear, clean, modern and sturdy, the elevated base provides a comfortable and ergonomic feeding experience for your pet that favors good digestion. Includes two removable, dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowl inserts with authentic GF Pet logo paw. |
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Indipets Bowls Indipets offers a bowl for every kind of dog and pet parent. The Indipets Buster Bowl is the perfect mix of function and style. This stainless-steel bowl features a fashionable outer covering and a non-slip base. Made from medical-grade material, the bacteria-free, stainless-steel bowl is 100 percent rust-proof, lead-free, phthalate-free and cadmium-free. It features a fashionable TPE (Thermoplast elastomer) outer cover. It’s also dishwasher safe. |
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Enriched Life Apple Stick Hay Feeder Oxbow’s Enriched Life Apple Stick Hay Feeder is a fun way to offer hay to pets. The hay feeder is made with safe, natural materials including untreated wood, apple sticks, natural fibers and vegetable-based dyes, making it an enriching addition to every small pet’s habitat. |
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Floating Bowls The Doggy Diner and Kitty Kafe wall-mounted floating bowl sets elevate your pet’s bowls to help aid their digestion in meals and water hydration daily. Designed in the U.S.A., the sets are streamlined for cat and dog owners to care for their pets at home and are a great space saver, easy to clean and allow robot vacuums to go right underneath, also simplifying sweeping and mopping. The bowls are BPA-free, NSF-food safe, recyclable and top rack dishwasher safe. |
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Copper Water Bowl A copper water bowl is a great choice for your pet. Copper is naturally antimicrobial and using a copper pet bowl can help avoid the biofilm that forms in other types of pet bowls. Biofilm, which is a by-product of your pet’s saliva mixing with water, can contain disease causing viruses and bacteria. Each bowl has a capacity of 16.9 ounces. |
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K-Rex Kleanbowl The K-Rex disposable reptile bowl decreases the risk of disease for pets and owners. The steel bowl frame holds a biodegradable, disposable and compostable bowl and is weighted to prevent tipping. The low profile provides easy access while keeping substrate out of the bowl. This product comes with three Nourish-Pet refill bowls; refill packs available. It is completely reptile safe. |
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Felaqua Connect The FELAQUA CONNECT is a unique water delivery and drinking monitoring system for cats. FELAQUA CONNECT, designed in collaboration with leading veterinary behaviorists, allows cat owners to keep track of their cats’ daily water intake via the SURE PETCARE App, while the smart water delivery system provides the cat with a source of fresh water. |
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The Dog Skatebowl The Dog Skatebowl epitomizes the inspiration for JIBY that grew from the brand’s love for dogs and skateboarding. JIBY collaborated with a local artist, craftsman and fellow skateboarder, DC Curated, to create this special handmade piece. The piece features a protective coating for water resistance and durability plus maple wood legs with protective cork pads. |
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Hiddin Clear Double Bowl Feeder Hiddin’s Clear Double Dog Bowl Feeder with silver bowls is a modern, thick lucite feeding stand with lead-free, stainless steel metal bowls. The raised acrylic feeder provides an ergonomically correct eating position and gives the sleek metal bowls a floating effect. With a gentle waterfall design, this clear acrylic pet feeder is sturdy and chic. Handmade in the U.S.A. Available in a range of heights, bowl sizes and colors |
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Non-Tip Pet Bowl The beauty of each Platinum Pets Non-Tip Pet Bowl goes beneath its brilliant surface. The proprietary powder coating process transforms the high gauge stainless steel bowl into one that is beautiful as well as scratch-, chip- and fade-resistant. Each bowl is finished with a long-lasting silicone ring at the base to prevent skidding and tipping. True Sizing Technology will ensure the pet is getting the proper amount of food for optimum fitness and health. |
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Eco-Friendly 2-in-1 Pet Dish Eco-Friendly Pet Dish is a 2-in-1 cat or dog bowl that can be taken anywhere. It’s perfect for camping, hotel rooms and even a picnic in the park. It snaps together for easy travel, and it doesn’t absorb odors. The best part of this Eco-Friendly Pet Dish is that it is BPA free, non-toxic and is made from plant-based material, which makes it completely biodegradable. Available in three colors: Baby Green, Baby Blue and Baby Pink. |
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Messy Cats Double Silicone Feeder The non-slip silicone base prevents damage to floors and holds two stainless steel bowls in place for cats. It also contains any further messes with the wide lip and raised edge border. Made from FDA approved food grade silicone, it is also stain- and odor-resistant. |
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