This is a canine PSA and something I wish I had shared here years ago.

It's something many folks have been doing forever.

However, in some instances, this does go unaddressed, and that's where and when problems can arise.

The link below contains plenty on the matter and is from the American Kennel Club.

It is for informational purposes only, and there's a metric ton of additional info available from any number of educated resources.

There's a video at the top of the page that is not associated with this subject matter.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/wash-dog-bowl/

A-Jay

When I had dogs I never washed their bowl because it was a 120 gallon stock tank with a float. They could always get a drink any time they wanted. They also had access to food 24/7 as their food dispenser held 50#.