What Are Raised Dog Bowls For?

What Are Raised Dog Bowls For? Great question!

Let's explore why you people are raving about raised bowl stands and what people use them for.

What Are Raised Dog Bowls?

Raised dog dishes are just what their name implies: bowls that are elevated off the ground.

Dog bowls are tucked into a stand, lifting the dish several inches off the floor. The stands are made of various materials: wood, wrought iron, poly, etc.

Some bowls are at a fixed height, while others come with adjustable stands.

These raised bowls come up to the pet's shoulder, allowing them to eat and drink at their level.

While often used for large dogs, small dogs can also benefit from raised bowls.

What Are Raised Bowls For?

Raised bowls are an excellent choice for your pet for various reasons. They promote better posture and help with digestion and swallowing.

They're perfect for elderly pets because they take stress off your pet's joints and back while dining.

Extremely popular for handicapped or challenged dogs, elevated bowls are an answer for dogs struggling and straining during their meals.

With fewer spills and less cleanup, a raised dog bowl helps to eliminate those dishes sliding across the floor and making a mess.

Raised dog dishes help ease neck and back strain, removing pain and inflammation that may be caused by stretching.

• Promotes better posture
• It helps with digestion and swallowing
• It takes stress off joints (perfect for elderly pets)
• More comfortable for handicapped dogs
• Fewer spills and mess
• Eases neck and back strain
• Eliminates sliding across the floor

Who Are Raised Bowls For?

Elevated dog dishes suit almost any breed except a few large breeds.

Dogs with deep, narrow chests that are very tall and relatively wide often suffer the most from bloat.

Raised dog bowls can cause bloat in rare circumstances for large dogs, so some pet owners who have dogs in this category choose not to use a raised bowl.

However, you should be safe if your pet is not large and has a deep chest (like a Great Dane). Not only is it safe, but it can enhance your pet's eating experience!

Raised dog bowls are ideal for older dogs with joint pain or other chronic illnesses.

If your pet is active and loves playing with its bowl, choosing an elevated bowl will help the kibble stay inside and reduce the mess and maintenance.

Is a raised dog bowl a good fit for you?