Press Release

Stainless Steel or Plastic for Your Pet 

Stainless benefits for you and your pet, blending fashion and function

CRANBURY, NJ – (May 15, 2010)  Whether you are a seasoned dog owner or just stepped into your local pet store to stock up for a new arrival, you've probably browsed the pet dish isle. Perhaps you didn't give it much thought, or maybe you meticulously selected a bowl that would accent your kitchen tile. But before you put that pastel plastic bowl in your cart, consider how the two materials can actually affect the health and happiness of your pal.

Plastic food and water dishes can often cause allergic reactions in pets.  This can be caused by a variety of factors.  Sometimes chemicals used in the plastic manufacturing process can contaminate food or water in the dish, especially if the dish is scratched.  Plastic bowls also tend to harbor bacteria because it is prone to scratching, and in general is a more porous material than stainless steel. 

The porous nature of plastic also poses risk of harboring waterborne parasites, including Giardia.  Giardia Infection (giardiasis) is a particularly prevalent and unpleasant issue facing dog owners across the country.  Especially as warm showers usher in a summer season, waterborne parasites can be easily contracted at lakes, dog parks or other grassy areas frequented by wild animals.  Dogs can pick it up by sharing water bowls at the dog park, licking their paws after stepping through contaminated water or feces, or eating contaminated grass.  Giardia infection can be frustrating to eliminate.  Even after treatment, dogs can continuously re-infect themselves in their own backyards.  Dog owners can reduce this risk by frequently discarding their dogs’ feces, and only using stainless steel water dishes.

So, with your dog’s health and safety in mind this summer, pass on the plastic and opt for vet-recommended stainless steel water and food dishes.  Loving Pets Products brings safety and style together in a wide selection of stainless steel dishes to accent your kitchen or personality.  Its popular line of patented Bella Bowls™, features a poly-resin exterior in 10 decorative colors and designs. A removable rubber base (made from 100% food grade components should it ever be ingested) prevents spills, eliminates noise, and makes Bella Bowls fully dishwasher safe for a truly clean eating and drinking environment for your best friend.

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LOVING PETS is an industry leader in the pet industry, dedicated to providing its customers with high quality, all-natural and affordable pet products.  With U.S. and international distribution, every product in Loving Pets’ growing assortment of 100% all natural rawhides, gourmet premium vitamin-enhanced meat snacks, and patented stainless steel bowls undergoes a proprietary Tested in the USA certification, guaranteeing our unique commitment to providing our customers with the best. Dedication to quality ingredients, innovation, and affordability set Loving Pets apart from the competition.  www.lovingpetsproducts.com