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Buba the African grey parrot
published 02/07/1999
Stainless steel or high-impact plastic makes the best food and water dishes for pets — easy to clean, unbreakable and resistant to scratches. They last forever, too. I’m still putting kibble in a stainless steel dish I bought 20 years ago. Forget cheap plastic. Some pets are allergic to the material, and the wear-and-tear a pet dishes out on these flimsies will leave scratches and tooth marks that will be hard to clean, and will provide a breeding ground for bacteria. Whether you choose high-impact plastic or stainless steel, remember to keep pet dishes clean. Wash them every day with a swipe of warm soapy water, and once a week, put them all through the dishwasher for a thorough, sterilizing clean.
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