Elevated Dog Bowls – Why You and Your Dog Needs One

As most dog lovers will have noticed, elevated dog bowls are becoming more and more popular with dog owners.  Why have these special feeders become so common? Well, if you love your dog, you’ll want to know why getting an elevated dog bowl is essential for their health and yours!

#1 Lessening of Shoulder and Joint pain.

First off, the main benefit of having a raised dog bowl is the health benefits for your dog. Large dogs and older dogs can suffer from extreme discomfort in their neck and shoulders just from stooping to floor level for food.  This is why vets are recommending them to owners of arthritic or large dogs, to help free them from this unnecessary pain. Many owners report great improvement in their dogs just from implementing this simple change. It also benefits owners who have difficulty stooping to place the bowl on the ground or clean up the mess afterwards. Simply place the bowl on the elevated stand and fill.

#2 Less Gas and Bloating

There’s also another benefit from using this method of feeding your dog. Dogs have a tendency to swallow air along with their food, and as I’m sure you’re all to aware, this leads to bloating and gas which leaves both dog and owner in discomfort! When your dog eats from a raised position, there’s less air swallowed and less discomfort all round.

#3 Less Mess for You to Clean Up

As a dog lover you know that part of the package that comes with owning your beloved pet, is cleaning up the mess they make after feeding time. Water and food is all over the floor and possible tracked into the carpet too for good measure! Elevated dog bowls reduce this because they stop your dog from accidentally knocking the bowls with their paws and as they are eating in a more comfortable position they’re not as messy either. Most elevated dog bowls come with rubber feet to prevent slippage and avoid unnecessary cleaning up afterwards.

I hope these simple ideas will convince you that elevated dog bowls are the way to go, for both you and your dog.