Quickstart: Humans need some zinc as an essential micronutrient (zinc is the principal ingredient in cold-easing medications), but a gross excess is bad, which is why zinc is not considered a food-safe surface -- it can dissolve to a certain extent in acidic foods.
Dogs & other animals are not people, and could be significantly more sensitive than humans to too much zinc.
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! I bought a galvanized steel water trough to use as a pond and my dog started drinking from it. He got nasty diarrhea so I covered it with chicken wire so he couldn't drink out of it. I noticed that all my polliwogs would die in the pond, whereas in a plastic water trough pond that I made, the polliwogs turned into frogs. I don't know what is in this tub but it is clearly unsafe for critters. On the bright side, the mosquito larvae don't survive in it either. BTW, a friend of mine bought one at the same time and while he doesn't have a dog, he also doesn't have any frogs that have survived whatever nastiness comes out of this material when it is full of water.
Kati FaQ. I bought a steel pan water dish at the pet store for my dogs. The problem is that the water gets milky. We have hard water, not sure if it is the minerals in our water that I'm seeing. Is there a way to cure or make the pan safe for drinking?
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Q. A discussion came during a conversation with some friends on whether or not our new dog should be drinking out of a galvanized water dish my husband brought home from work. He works with galvanized steel products. Can this harm our dog?
Billi AcrieQ. I have three dogs and I use a galvanized steel wash tub as their water bowl. I purchased it from the Home Depot. I have noticed changes in my dogs and this is the only thing in their environment that has changed. Any information would be great. Thank you in advance for your time.
Chablis CummingsQ. I purchased a dog pan that was galvanized steel. After two days the pan turned black, so now I have black puppy pawprints all over my carpet! Why did this happen? The company I purchased it from referred me to you.
Julie MercerQ. I have a question about "galvanized fencing" for a dog: is the fencing harmful to a dog that chews through the fence not once but 3 times -- and can that galvanization on the fencing cause cancer to a dog if ingested? Thank you.
Charise HydeQ. I recently purchased a large galvanized tub (meant for livestock watering) to be used as dog pond/pool. They will be drinking out of it as well. I am concerned about rust, should I seal it? How long does it take for galvanized tubs to rust? Do I need to use a special sealant as the dogs will be drinking from the pond/tub?
Jim McBrairQ. My 2 Alaskan Malamutes had been drinking from a galvanized watering dish for 6 months when suddenly the male became very lethargic, had black diarrhea, and became very weak. Within 2 days of the onset (which we assumed was a hookworm infestation) he was dead. The female continued drinking from the dish, and is still to this day. However, even after de-worming her, she has suddenly become lethargic, has black diarrhea, and is very weak. We are going to the vet this time, but are afraid it's too late since the male died so quickly. And now we have a St. Bernard puppy drinking from the same dish. My question is, in case they don't have time to do all the specific testing on our female Malamute, should we change the dish to some other material? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Michael PutnamThinking about starting a raised-bed garden or just planting some individual plants into a galvanized steel bucket? There is so much information out there, it can sometimes be hard to navigate what information to go by. As manufacturers of galvanized steel metalware, we understand its safety first-hand. Galvanized steel products are a great addition to your garden arsenal. They offer durability, damage resistance, and lasts for decades. These types of galvanized containers look great and fit well with farmhouse décor or industrial décor.
Galvanized steel is steel that has gone through the process of having a protective coating of zinc applied, to reinforce the steel. There are several benefits galvanized steel provides, including extending the life of steel up to 50 years. Galvanization also keeps the metal corrosion-resistant, requiring little to no maintenance over its usable life. One of the most common types of galvanizing is hot-dipped steel. It's very easy to tell if metal has been treated with hot dip, as it will have a corrugated texture to the metal.
Zinc is a naturally occurring element that we are exposed to everyday and is considered an essential micronutrient for plants and humans (in small amounts).Zinc, in its finished form, does not provide a toxicity risk. However, like most things, if too much zinc gets in your system, or the metal has significantly deteriorated, the underlying steel can potentially leach toxins. That is why it's always good to regularly check the integrity of your galvanized steel containers. If you find that your metal garden container is past its useful life, you can find a metal recycler nearby and get a little cash back, too. Find a metal recycler now.
Galvanized steel is not USDA approved as a food safe serving standard, particularly, for acidic foods. As such, you will want to keep galvanized steel from direct contact with any acidic foods. For this reason, we always recommend lining your galvanized steel serving trays with parchment or wax paper. This precaution protects you and protects the metal from any accidental interactions.
When it comes to drinks, it's perfect to use your galvanized steel tubs as beverage tubs. Keep your ice and beverages cold during get-togethers when entertaining. You won't have to worry about any of these issues when you store bottles or can, as these acidic items are already contained in glass or aluminum.
Surprisingly, they've found that the dampness of the soil can keep the metal from getting too hot. The added benefit of the minimal heat is that it allows you to start your garden a little earlier than if planted in the ground. Plus, your plants love to thrive in the warm soil. Additionally, if you live in cold temperatures like ours (Behrens is based in Minnesota), it helps keep the soil temps more consistent, even when the weather is not.
The best suggestion would be to get a liner. These liners are an inexpensive option, however, they are typically plastic. If you are like us and don't love plastic, then it would be wise to save those plants for the ground or use a substitute made from bamboo, rice husks, coco, or other organic products.
If you are using it for dry food and just water, you shouldn't be concerned at all. They've found that the minimal amount of zinc animals may get from the water out of galvanized pet dishes has improved zinc levels in animals and humans (your body requires zinc to function). We do want to re-iterate the point that the big issue people have with galvanized steel safety, is to ensure your metal pet water dishes are not rusting or deteriorating in any way. Behrens products are tested for lead content and do not require any Prop 65 warning labels.
Since it requires acidity to break down the zinc coating on galvanized steel, and most garden soils are neutral, there's little to no impact. Zinc is an essential plant micronutrient and a normal part of our soil. But it is important to check the integrity of your containers on a regular basis.
Behrens Galvanized Steel containers are highly durable, weather, chemical and rodent and are 100% recyclable. When metal products reach the end of their useful life, the materials are simply collected and recycled, again and again, with no loss of their inherent properties. Interested in learning more about starting a container garden? Check out our blog post on 'Starting a Container Garden'. Galvanized steel is a better choice than plastic!
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