# Pet-Friendly Hydration Bottles The 'Drink & Buddy' Water Bottle Lets Both You and Your Dog Drink By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-buddy References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/multi-beverage-bottle/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1085132753/drinkandbuddy-two-beverages-one-bottle-for-best-fr) Pets have become a mainstay part of the family for many consumers, which has led to the development of products like the 'Drink & Buddy' water bottle that lets both you and your dog [stay hydrated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalashay). The 24 ounce water bottle offers a hygienic way for you to keep hydration with you for yourself and a dog thanks to the one-way check valve that will eliminate the occurrence of backwash. This makes it ideal for pet owners who like to [take their dog with them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockstream-2-smart-fountain) on extended hikes or runs without having to worry that they will forget to bring some water for them. The 'Drink & Buddy' water bottle features an ergonomic drinking section for your dog and a simple drinking spout for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet-friendly Hydration Bottles:** Opportunity to create innovative water bottles that cater to both humans and their pets' hydration needs. - **Hygienic One-way Check Valve:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop products with backwash elimination features for improved hygiene. - **Ergonomic Drinking Sections for Pets:** Innovation opportunity to design water bottles with specialized drinking sections to cater to the comfort of pets. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories:** Potential for pet accessory companies to expand their product offerings by including pet-friendly hydration bottles. - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear manufacturers to develop specialized water bottles for pet owners who enjoy activities such as hiking or running with their pets. - **Hydration Product Manufacturing:** Innovative water bottle manufacturers can explore new market segments by creating pet-friendly hydration bottles with unique features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Filtered Water Pet Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-chonk-lil-gulp.md) - [Heat-Preventing Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart1.md) - [Dog-Targeted Hydration Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinks-for-dog-health.md) - [Pump-Integrated Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-bottle.md) - [Research-Backed Animal-Shaped Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-collection.md) - [Dog-Friendly Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jones-craft-dog-soda.md) - [Water-Purifying Pet Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockstream-water-fountain.md) - [Adorable Pawprint Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-paw-bottle.md) - [Motivational Hydration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-drinkware.md)