Hi there - I am moving to a house that has hardwood floors - never lived with hardwood before. What do I do about my dog's water bowl - should I be worried about water splashing on the hardwood? Should I put something under the bowl? THANKS!!
2006-12-30 14:34:02 · 25 answers · asked by Daisy's mom 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
they make little rubber mats for just this purpose. They even have a little lip to help control "overflow". Check your local pet shop
2006-12-30 14:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by Shihfu Mike Evans 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What I suggest is getting one of those bowls that are on a stand so it's almost a foot away from the floor.Then either put a mat or a towel underneath it. If the bowl is higher to his mouth, it will less likely spill a lot on the floor. And the water that does get on the floor a mat or towel will be there. Hardwood floors should not be stained by water at all... because you do need to clean it eventually with water or some kind of liquid. Have fun in your new house!
2006-12-30 14:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Steffanie P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog Water Bowl Mat
2016-11-09 22:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by harrill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a dog but in my house we do have two cats that love making a mess with there water.
My suggestion is if you have a fenced in backyard put his water back there. If you don't and you need the water inside, put in in a corner with a mat under it. Set it apart from everything else. Somewhere the dog can have space. If he does make a mess I don't think it will be a huge problem on wood flooring. Just so long as you clean it up. It would be better to have that corner of the house a place where the dog relaxes. Somewhere he wants to be comfortable
2006-12-30 14:49:31 · answer #4 · answered by Chelsea's Evil Twin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got one of those too. The hard part is that if he just takes it slow, he's fine, but as soon as he gets a bit worried, he tenses up, starts to slide, panics, and then slides some more. Just get some rubber-backed mats or lengths of runner carpet and put them in strategic places. Even an old bedsheet works fine, but they don't look so good. Usually dogs are fine if they just have to go a few steps on the shiny floor. My old guy can't leave the living room tonight because I've washed all the mats from the kitchen and they're still wet. Trim his nails as much as you can, that helps a lot.
2016-03-13 23:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot trays with a towel in the bottom are an easy way to control the water and keep things dry.
Boot trays have a large lip on them so the water will not run out of the tray and you can empty it if needed. A twoel in the bottom of it will keep the mess to a very minimum.
That is what I have always used and I have had hardwood floors the entire time I have had dogs.
2006-12-30 14:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local pet store. They sale "place mats" for animals. They are fairly inexpensive. Buy one that is large enough to put both the water and food on (that way you won't have to worry about the food getting on the floor - if you feed your dog wet dog food).
Your biggest concern may be the hardwood floors scratching from the nails of your dog more than water stains from your dog's water dish.
2006-12-30 14:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by asm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is a sloppy drinker, you could put a towel under the bowl. But mostly I just wouldn't worry. Your new hardwood floor should be well enough sealed to prevent against water damage.
2006-12-30 14:37:51 · answer #8 · answered by Bobbobla 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Doggie mats go under the food and water bowl to contain spills AND keep the bowls from skidding around. Available at any pet store or large store like WalMart. Saw them just today at a farm supply, too.
2006-12-30 14:43:45 · answer #9 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt worry about it to much unless he is a really sloppy drinker lol -- They do have rubber mats or even just place a towel under there or news paper, and when it gets wet change it.
Wood floors are beautiful, but a lot of work, have fun with that lol
2006-12-30 14:39:09 · answer #10 · answered by michiganmommyx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT leave a wet towel on hardwood floors, a combination tray/towel as mentioned.
2006-12-31 02:11:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋