[header] How to get supplies for your new dog [title] Purchase food and water bowls. [step] Find food and water bowls that are appropriately sized and will not hold bacteria. Generally, stainless steel bowls will be a little better than plastic, since plastic bowls can be chewed up and then hold onto bacteria. 
Ceramic bowls can be fine but are less durable than either plastic or steel. [substeps] Plastic bowls contain chemicals that, if eaten, could influence your dog's hormonal balance.