Why we shouldn’t use plastic pet dishes

She’s licked her dish clean but how safe are plastic pet dishes?  Recent research has shown that plastic can release chemicals that have an adverse effect on the human body.  It’s likely to be the same for pets.  Nowadays we surround them with plastic – beds, toys, collars, carry baskets, plates, dishes, collars – apart from the environmental costs – pet beds coming from the other side of the world – there is a contamination risk.   The planet is more at risk from pollution than ever before, sea levels are rising, the glaciers are melting.   There are simple ways to look after our pets without costing so much and with no risk to the environment.   Take a trip down memory lane in our Pet Advice section and see how it’s done.