| Raised dog bowls are great invention. Like many | | | | appropriate for all dogs (such as deep-chested |
| other areas of having a large dog, here's something | | | | breeds) so consult your vet if you have questions. |
| they need specially designed for them. Here are 5 | | | | 3. Make sure your dog has plenty to eat and drink |
| reasons why raised dog bowls are so good for big | | | | Having access to clean, fresh water at all times is |
| dogs and their owners. | | | | very important for large canines. Raised dog bowls |
| 1. It's more comfortable | | | | have large bowls. This means your dog has plenty of |
| Have you ever seen your dog lie down in front of | | | | water at all times, even if you're at work all day. |
| the bowl to eat? When a food or water bowl is at | | | | 4. Convenient for you |
| their normal head height, it's easier for them to | | | | It can be hard on a human's back to be bending over |
| swallow. Can you imagine having to drink with your | | | | to fill your dog's bowl daily. With a raised dog feeder, |
| head bent down all the time? Being at the same | | | | you can fill the bowl without doing as much bending. |
| height with the bowl is simply more comfortable for | | | | It saves Fido's back, and yours. |
| your buddy. Also, large dogs are more likely to get | | | | 5. Reduce mess |
| arthritis. For those dogs, the raised feeders are easier | | | | If your dog is one that leaves a trail like a hurricane |
| on the joints and spine. They stand straighter, which | | | | behind him after he eats, a raised dog feeder might |
| eases the stress on the joints while eating. | | | | help. Because the food is at your dog's natural height, |
| 2. Reduce air intake | | | | he doesn't have to move around so much as he |
| When a dog has to maneuver to get food in its | | | | eats. When he eats just above his bowl most of the |
| mouth and to swallow, a lot of air gets swallowed | | | | crumbs fall right back into the bowl. Same with a |
| alongside the food. Swallowing air along with the food | | | | large raised water bowl - larger bowls catch more of |
| causes dogs to get gas - especially large breeds. We | | | | the drool. Your floors will have a lot less soggy food |
| have noticed a significant reduction in our mutt's | | | | crumbs this way. |
| special surprises since she started using the elevated | | | | Overall, an adjustable raised dog bowl is a great tool |
| bowl. Too much air intake can lead to bloat, a medical | | | | for large dog owners. It is both safer for the dog |
| problem that many experts and vets say can be | | | | and more convenient for you, the owner. |
| reduced by using raised dog feeders. It may not be | | | | |