• Pets can drink straight from the stream. 
  • New pre-filter reduces cleaning maintenance, and wear and tear. 
  • Built-in 1 gallon reservoir makes refills less frequent.
  • Dishwasher safe prevents melting and damage.
  • The Drinkwell Fountain is designed, approved, and recommended by veterinarians, particularly for pets prone to urinary tract disorders. 


How can I prevent mold in my dogs’ water bowl?

Posted on Oct 29, 2009 under Best Dog Water Bowl | 9 Comments

The outside dog water bowl gets moldy in the summer time. I need to know how to prevent that mold growth. Is there anything I can add to the water and have it still be safe for the dogs?

  • Pets can drink
    straight from the stream. 
  • New pre-filter reduces cleaning maintenance, and wear and
    tear. 
  • Built-in 1 gallon reservoir makes refills less frequent.
  • Dishwasher safe prevents melting and damage.
  • The Drinkwell Fountain is designed, approved, and
    recommended by veterinarians, particularly for pets prone to urinary
    tract disorders. 

Wash it and replace the water at least 3x a day. Be sure to use soap and water.

9 Responses to “How can I prevent mold in my dogs’ water bowl?”

  1. Bob Says:

    Wash it and replace the water at least 3x a day. Be sure to use soap and water.
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  2. squidgy82000 Says:

    give it a quick wash every day so that the bacteria cannot grow
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  3. Proud owner of 6 cats and 2 dogs Says:

    Change the water once a day and wipe the bowl out with a paper towel. Problem solved.
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  4. Confused Says:

    every time you change the water then wash the outside of it with a damp cloth. maybe you should change it more often 2
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  5. sevyn Says:

    clean it often and give it new water every day.
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  6. solstice_baby Says:

    Clean and DRY it every day. Drying it is important in preventing mold.
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  7. Diablos 13 Says:

    everyday put some hot water in the sink and mix with 1tsp of bleach per gallon let sit for 2 minutes then rinse out must do it every one to two days
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    do it to my dogs bowls abd baby bottles

  8. Greg Says:

    Put clean water in the bowl twice a day. It will not have time to get mold in it.
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  9. Bonzie12 Says:

    changing the water daily is the only way to prevent this. stagnant water is also a breeding site for mosquitoes which can lead to heart worm for your dog.
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  • Pets can drink straight from the stream. 
  • New pre-filter reduces cleaning maintenance, and wear and tear. 
  • Built-in 1 gallon reservoir makes refills less frequent.
  • Dishwasher safe prevents melting and damage.
  • The Drinkwell Fountain is designed, approved, and recommended by veterinarians, particularly for pets prone to urinary tract disorders. 


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