Heated Bowls?

[ChubbyPuppy74]

I was wondering what your opinion on Heated Dog Bowls. My friend has one, I'm not sure if it is safe or not. I would like your opinions.

[Nettle]

I cannot think of a single reason why a heated bowl would ever be necessary. Why does your friend use one?

[Sarah83]

Only reason I can think of to even consider a heated bowl is to stop the water freezing in it outdoors.

[ChubbyPuppy74]

The reason why she is using it is because she leaves her dog outside for a while. The dog is in great condition has hay and everything. But can't the bowl possibly shock the dog? Can't it get too hot?

[Sarah83]

I have no idea. I found this though
http://heateddogbowl.org/

[ladybug1802]

Hmmm..not sure I would be hapy leaving my dog unattended with one of these to be honest.

[OHenry]

Honestly, to me this looks like a solution in search of a problem. I think you're right that your dog does not need this.

[Nettle]

In that case, I'd be insulating a normal bowl such as by putting it in a cardboard or wooden box full of hay.

[runlikethewind]

This makes me think of the John Lewis Christmas ad we Brits all fought hard to get taken off air!