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Taking a Look at Elevated Dog Bowls

August 10th, 2009

If you have ever looked at a dog while they are eating from a bowl placed upon the ground, you will notice that there is a whole lot of gulping going on.  If you want to reduce the gulping and the problems that are associated with it, elevated dog bowls are your answer.  For a dog to eat from the ground involves a lot of postural distortion, resulting in excess air in the stomach and even the possibility of stomach torsion.  Stomach torsion is usually a fatal condition.

Elevated dog bowls bring the food up to the proper height.  You want a dog to eat from a bowl that is no more than six inches below the height of its withers.  If you have several dogs or don’t want to buy multiple dishes as your dog grows, you can always get an adjustable elevated bowl.  By raising the dog’s bowl, you instantly reduce pressure on wrist and shoulder joints, something that is particularly nice for older dogs or those with arthritis.

Elevated dog feeders can be found in single, double, or even triple configurations.  One of the nicest things you can do with this kind of bowl is to set one outside your door and let your dog get a nice long drink before they return home after playing or going for a walk.  You avoid the mess associated with an excited dog drinking in the home, and you make it easier for your dog to recharge.  Clearly a win/win situation.

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