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Trick to keeping ants out of your pet's food bowl

We wish we knew this sooner. - by Livia Gamble
  • 07 Oct 2021

Nothing ruins your dog’s dinner like a bowl full of ants. Not only is it unpleasant for them, it's a frustrating way that ants are attracted to coming indoors, where they might find their way into our pantries! Thankfully there’s a really easy solution we wish we thought of sooner.

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As a clever imgur user pointed out, placing your pet’s bowl inside a larger bowl with water will keep pests at bay. “Keep ants out of your dog’s food by putting the bowl into a larger bowl that has water in it," they wrote alongside an image of the hack.

And an extra pro tip from us – this also works for things like golden syrup and honey, that ants can totally ruin if attracted to!

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In the market for a new dog bowl? Check out five of our favourites below!

1. Ant-free stainless steel pet bowl, $17.49, Pet Warehouse

ant-free-bowl

An actual ant-free bowl sounds too good to be true! But this clever elevated design means that ants simply can't get access to your pet's food. No more sharing with unwanted pests.

2. Enzo large pet bowl, $49.95, Country Road

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Match your dog to the decor with Country Road's very aesthetic take on a pet bowl, complete with their classic logo design and rose pink exterior.

3. Florist pet bowl, $24, Gorman

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Did you know that fun and colourful Australian clothing brand, Gorman, make pet gear too? Spoiler alert: it's equally as beautiful as the fashion!

4. FuzzYard candy hearts large dog bowl, $14.99, Petstock

fuzzyard-bowl

In the world of pets, Aussie made brand FuzzYard are known for their sweet, playful designs that cross over from leads and collars to beds and toys. Your pet will *love* this candy heart bowl that features a removable stainless steel insert, making it even easier to keep in top shape.

5. 'Woof' mix 'n match dog bowl, $52, Bendo

benzo-bowl

Designed and made in Melbourne but used in households everywhere, Bendo offers a stylish solution to the often otherwise unsightly pet bowl. Mix and match from seven different stands and five different bowl material options.

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