An improved drip preventing container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal which is adaptable for use with animals, such as dogs, having breeds of different sizes. The drip preventing container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal generally comprises a top portion which can be configured to be useful for different sized animals and is constructed and arranged to engage a bottom portion. The drip preventing container further contains an animal access chamber constructed and arranged to prevent large amounts of water from being stored within the chamber and for reducing splashing water from exiting the device while the animal is drinking.
