Best Dog Bowls and Water Bottles For Travel

If your dog comes along for a hike, car ride, or any outdoor adventure, a portable water bottle and bowl are essential. To keep your dog cool, take one of these highly-rated dog bowls or water bottles along on your next adventure.

What You Need to Know About Dog Water Bottles

Just like drinking water is important for humans, it’s important for dogs to stay hydrated when they are active. Puppies especially need lots of water. Keeping your canine companion hydrated is essential as it improves their muscle function and encourages cell growth. This also prevents dehydration that can lead to decreased levels of energy, loss of appetite, vomiting, a dry nose, and more. Dehydration can also lead to serious illnesses like heatstroke.

To find the ideal water bottle for your dog you should consider material, durability, user-friendliness, and the size of your dog.

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Overview: Our Picks For Best Dog Bowls and Water Bottles

• Best BPA-free dog water bottle: Highwave Dog Travel Water Bottle
• Best FDA-approved dog water bottle: PetKit Portable Dog Water Bottle
• Best eco-friendly dog water bottle: Lesotc Portable Pet Water Bottle
• Best dog bowl for car rides: Kurgo Travel Dog Bowl
• Best value dog water bottle: UPSKY Dog Water Bottle and Dog Bowls
• Best water bottle for dogs and humans: OllyBottle Dog Water Bottle

Our Favorite BPA-free Dog Water Bottle

Highwave Dog Travel Water Bottle

This product hydrates your dog without wasting water. The bowl attachment fills with water when the bottle beneath it is squeezed. When released, water drains back into the bottle again so nothing is wasted. The BPA-free bottle fits in car drink holders, has a carabiner to attach to accessories, and is available in pink, grey, blue, turquoise, red, and green.

Seven reviewers praised the water bottle for its convenience while traveling and gave it perfect five-star ratings. Price: $23

Best FDA-Approved Dog Water Bottle

PetKit Portable Dog Water Bottle

Protect your dog’s health with this lead-free bottle that uses an extracted coconut shell carbon filter to remove contaminants. Since the top of the bottle has a wide arc, it acts as a trough when held sideways. Tilt the bottle up and press a button to drain the water into the bottle.

This eco-friendly bottle holds 14 ounces and has a leak-proof lid with a sealed ring. It fits in a cup holder. This easy-to-clean bottle comes in blue, green, grey, pink, and white and has a satisfaction guarantee to refund the purchase if needed.

Verified purchasers report that the bottle is well-crafted and easy-to-clean, appreciate the purified water, well-made that prevented spills. However, some complained about the small size that didn’t hold enough water and didn’t work well for large dogs. Price: $18

Best Eco-Friendly Water Bottle

Lesotc Portable Pet Water Bottle

Perfect for small and medium-sized dogs, this BPA-free bottle has a food-grade silicone lid that can be flipped up to act as a bowl. Just squeeze the bottle and water will fill the bowl. Then just fold the bowl back and use the lockable rotating key to prevent water waste. The detachable parts make it easy-to-clean. The 18-ounce container is available in blue and pink and can be recycled. If you’re not satisfied with the bottle, Lesotc will give you a refund or replacement.

The Lesotc Portable Pet Water Bottle is Amazon’s third favorite bestseller for dog water bottles. Owners indicated that they’d recommend the sturdy bottle that didn’t leak. There are few critiques — some users noted that the strap broke quickly. Price: $15

Best Dog Bowl for Car Rides

Kurgo Travel Dog Bowl

If you’re often on the road, this is the solution for you. The slanted wedge base anchors the bowl to the car seat while the tapered lid reduces spills. The lightweight bowl holds 24 ounces of food or water. This dishwasher-safe bowl is made with food-grade silicone and comes with a lifetime warranty.

While most reviewers reported that they are able to drive without spills, the few reviewers to leave negative reviews indicated that cats and dogs can still splash water out of the bowl. Price: $13

Best Value for a Dog Water Bottle

UPSKY Dog Water Bottle and Dog Bowls

For a container that holds both food and water at the same time, you should consider the UPSKY Dog Water Bottle. It has two compartments that hold up to 10 ounces of water and seven ounces of food. It has two carabiner clips to attach two collapsible silicone bowls to the bottle. If lids are damaged within three months the company will send a new one for free.

Though reviewers praised the collapsible bowls, many noted that the bottle’s lid was brittle and that it was awkward to carry. Others complained that the bottle wasn’t user-friendly and wasn’t a good choice for larger breeds. However, users reported that the divider was effective and didn’t leak. Price: $9

Best Water Bottle for Dogs and Humans

OllyBottle Dog Water Bottle

Created by OllyDog, this plastic water bottle is non-toxic, BPA-free, and vegan. The lightweight bottle has a detachable bowl latched on the side, making it possible for you to use it as a regular water bottle or to fill up for the dog. It’s durable and the silicone ring on the cap helps reduce spills. The bottle can hold one liter and has ounces and milliliter measurements written on the side. The dishwasher-safe bottle comes in blue, orange, green, and purple.

Owners like that they can drink out of the same bottle as their dogs. Many noted that it’s easy to use and it works for large dogs. However, negative reviews say that the cap and strap connecting the cap and bottle break easily and that the lid is not leak-proof. Price: $15

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