Elevated Dog Bowls? What For?

You are thinking to yourself, why do I need to get an elevated dog bowl?  Can’t my dog eat like other dogs, from a perfectly good dish on the floor?  Of course they can, but elevated dog bowls are better for your dog.  You wouldn’t want to eat off of the floor, and neither does he, although for different reasons.

When a dog has to lean down to eat they ingest a lot more air.  Air leads to stomach discomfort, vomiting, gas and bloat.  It is no fun having a gassy dog, granted, but bloat is much worse.  The condition can even lead to hospitalization.  The reason dogs ingest so much air when eating off the ground is that they have to gulp their food quickly to keep it in their mouths.  By raising their dish you eliminate that problem.  Raising a dog’s bowl will also relieve the strain bending over to eat places on the joints of older animals. Be sure to throughly measure so that you don't end up having to pay for pet stairs just for your dog to eat.

Ideally a dog’s dish should be found about six inches below their withers.  Measure your dog before you buy a bowl.  If you are going to invest in an elevated dog bowl, you may as well get the right one.  You can get them in any style you want, so they will match your décor, clean easily and be weather resistant if you want to place one outside for drinking in warm weather.  From the simple adjustable bowl to a fancy ceramic and marble unit that blends in perfectly with your landscaping the choices are extensive.  Your dog will thank you.