Author: Andrea Huspeni

When it comes to cleaning our dog’s dishes, many of us fall short, potentially putting our four-legged friend’s health at risk, a study has found. “Pet feeding involves an interplay between the pet, the owner, and the food,” wrote the North Carolina State University team that conducted the research. “This interaction creates the opportunity for mutual exchange of microbial contaminants from food or water, dishes, and the environment of food storage or preparation, which can cause health consequences for both people and pets.” In general, by not washing our dog’s food and water bowls and/or properly sealing their food, we…