With all pets, it's important to keep their belongings and environment clean to prevent diseases from spreading. One item that is often forgotten about by dog owners is their pooch's food bowl.
In fact, research undertaken by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year found that 22 percent of pup parents clean their dog's dish one a week and 18 percent wash it every three months or not at all.
The study stated that this "poses significant health risks to pets and pet owner" as it creates an environment where harmful bacteria, such as salmonella and listeria, can thrive.
