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Pet owners should avoid letting their dogs drink from public water bowls due to potential health risks like parasites and bacteria. Veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller suggests carrying a portable bowl ...

A vet is advising dog owners to avoid letting their pets drink from shared water bowls and instead is encouraging owners to bring their own water supply, warning that communal bowls carry a risk ...

With the warm weather hitting the UK this week, thirsty pups might be tempted to drink out of water bowls left outside. But a vet nurse has dropped a bombshell warning dog owners to steer clear.

With warmer weather anticipated in the UK this week, many shops and pubs are likely to provide water bowls for dogs outside their premises to help your pets cope with the heat on their walks.

These are basically dog bowls that multiple dogs can go and drink out of." Despite this seeming like a nice gesture, it can do more harm than good. She stresses that regardless of "good intentions ...