Ans: The right material and design of a pet bowl will greatly help to avoid build-up of bacteria in a pet bowl. The surface needs to be smooth, free from scratches, lines, and indentations.
The surface needs to permit easy cleaning and maintenance. While it is true that most pet owners spend time cleaning the bowls, it is necessary to understand that very few have the luxury of spending a long time in cleaning hard to access areas of a pet bowl.
Therefore the bowl needs to be simple, uncomplicated and made of the right material.