{"id":22311,"date":"2022-10-30T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T19:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=22311"},"modified":"2022-10-28T06:31:16","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T12:31:16","slug":"elevated-dog-food-bowls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/health-wellness\/elevated-dog-food-bowls","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Point of Elevated Dog Food Bowls?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve probably noticed a lot of different kinds of elevated dog food bowls, stainless steel stands, and non-slip feeding stations at the pet shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just a home decor trend. There are several practical uses and even health advantages for raised dog bowls. Let\u2019s take a look at a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. No more splash zone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dog is prone to pawing and digging at its water bowl and leaving a wet mess all over the kitchen floor, elevate it! Putting the dog water dish on a mess-proof elevated stand will put it out of paws\u2019 reach. Plus, you won\u2019t miss hearing the clanging and crashing of the stainless steel bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Elevated dog feeders reduce orthopedic pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dogs with arthritis, elbow dysplasia<\/a>, or hip dysplasia cannot comfortably bend or kneel down to eat and drink. Elevated bowls that reach your dog at a comfortable height can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Reduces neck strain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for large breeds, elevated dog bowls help reduce neck strain. Tall, large breed dogs like mastiffs and greyhounds have to lower their heads quite a ways down to eat their pet food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Megaesophagus-friendly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dogs with megaesophagus cannot move food into the stomach properly. Elevated pet feeder bowls and raised dog bowl stands can help move kibble down the esophagus easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Keeps bowls in place<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep your dog feeding station clean. Dog bowl stands keep food dishes in place and are great for dogs who tend to move their dog dish around with their snout. Another solution for keeping the stainless steel dog bowl clanging noise at bay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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