Elevated Dog Feeders: Providing Greater Comfort For Your Dog And You

If you’ve seen ads for elevated dog food bowls, you’ve probably wondered what, if any, benefits they offer. More and more dog owners are using elevated dog bowl feeders for their dogs. Why? There are several reasons why veterinarians recommend the elevated feeder.

For example, for older pets with arthritis, the act of bending down to the dog bowl gets more painful. With their stiff, sore backs and necks, the older pet may be less inclined to spend much time at the food bowl. (True, some dogs have figured out how to lie down and eat, but not all.) Also, for dogs that have recently had surgery, this type of feeding and watering mechanism gives less stress on the body as the dog is healing.

These types of feeders are also beneficial for dogs with specific physical conditions. Some dogs have an esophagus problem where the food doesn’t move food down the esophagus to the stomach. The esophagus is weak, and often, if the dog is eating from the floor, the food just accumulates in the esophagus and the dog vomits. The elevated feeder helps the food keep going down the esophagus to the stomach even if just by gravity alone.

Another problem related to eating very low on the ground causes dogs to bolt a lot of air with their food, then getting gassy later. This condition can lead to a more serious, if not deadly condition, called bloat. Veterinarians feel that an elevated feeder can reduce the build up of gas in dogs.

The purpose of elevated dog food bowl isn’t just more comfortable for arthritic dogs. They can even be more comfortable for some pet owners who, because of their own arthritic conditions, can’t bend over very far to refill food or water bowls. The height reduces the demand on the dog owner’s body.

Also the elevated feeder is specifically beneficial to large breed dogs as they find it easier to eat and drink.

What should you look for in a good elevated pet feeder? If you have a puppy, consider an adjustable height model so the elevation can grow with the dog. Make sure the base is very stable because you don’t want the dog to tip it over. You can also find heated elevated pet feeders. Some dogs especially like their food warmed, and the heated water can keep the water from freezing if you’re using the feeder outside. Other options include automatic feeding and those designed to prevent theft of food by wild animals.

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