Stainless steel dog dishes and bowls are preferred by experts over other types of dishes and bowls.
Things to consider: Cleanliness, spilling issues, and chewing habits.
Healthy Choice - Stainless steel dog dishes and bowls are the kind most frequently recommended by veterinarians for a number of reasons. They reduce the chances of the dog contracting diseases carried by plastic and dyes, they are easy to clean, last forever, and the non-porous nature of stainless steel keeps it from being conducive to harboring harmful bacteria.
No-Tip Dishes - Although stainless steel dog dishes and bowls have a reputation for being easy to tip, this is easy to avoid by simply getting stainless steel dishes and bowls with wide rims on the bottom. Some even have rubber rims or bottoms to prevent skidding too. Another no-tip stainless steel option is combination food and water dishes and bowls secured by a tray, typically called "diners".
Chew Stopper - If your dog has a bad habit of chewing on her dog dishes and bowls, then throw them out immediately and replace them with ones made of stainless steel.
