Although it is not essential for food bowls to be elevated it is recommended since it creates a more comfortable experience for your pet that reduces any strain from bending too far down for their bowl. Elevating pet food bowls also discourages any bowl tossing behaviors.

Plastic bowls are not considered good for pets because they can easily be scratched and chewed on by the pet. Plastic bowls can often build up bacteria and at times cause pets to develop allergies to the plastic materiality of the bowl. Instead, it is recommended for pet owners to use feeding bowls of different materials.

Litter boxes should be emptied at least once daily. The clay litter should be replaced twice a week, but it may sometimes need to be replaced every other day or once per week. If the litter is cleaned daily, then the clumping litter may be needed to be replaced every 2 to 3 weeks.