Dogs that eat from bowls laid on the floor inevitably swallow a lot of air with their food. Elevated dog bowls bring the food up to their level, and reduce strain on joints and make the experience of eating more pleasant. A dog should be eating from a bowl that is no more than six inches below mouth level when the dog is upright. Unless you have a very small dog, there is no way that the floor is six inches away.
Good posture while eating isn’t just for people. “Sit up straight and chew your food!” Sound familiar? Well, the same goes for animals. A dog’s natural posture is head up. When forced to eat head down they adapt, but it really isn’t good for them. Wrists and forearms take a lot of strain in this position and for an older or arthritic dog, it just plain hurts. By bringing the food up off the floor you reduce the chance that it will attract unwanted attention. Both babies and ants like dog food; why make things easy on them?
You can get raised dog feeders to suit any need you have. Whether you choose something custom made to match your interior decorating or a simple design with a single bowl, your dog will thank you. If you have a dog door that allows your dog access to the yard at any time, consider putting an elevated bowl outside so your pet can drink whenever they want to, without messing up the kitchen. Another great reason for elevated dog bowls, I don’t have to bend down quite so far to refill them.
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