We have discovered it does. Plastic water bowls, food dishes, and food storage containers are a popular find in most households. Plastic has become a popular material used because it is sturdy, dishwasher safe, and inexpensive. However, there are some inherent health concerns associated with the chemicals used to make plastic.
Most plastics contain the chemicals phenol and formaldehyde.
Phenol and formaldehyde are water-soluble chemicals. This means, they start to break down and dissolve in water. When food or water sit in a plastic container the food and water start to absorb the phenol and formaldehyde being released from the plastic container. As this occurs the food and water becomes contaminated and your pet ingests these toxins directly into it's digestive system with every meal or drink taken. We look at the long term, or life-term effects however.