Over the years, there have been plenty of contention topics among dog owners – are grains good or bad?
However, one topic that has repeatedly been questioned is the benefit or detriment of elevated food bowls for dogs and how these now popular raised dog food bowls affect our pets.
What are elevated dog food bowls?
An elevated dog food bowl is any pet food bowl that does not sit directly on the floor.
The actual height of elevation of the bowl may vary based on design.
There are elevated dog food bowls (also called raised dog food bowls) that come in set elevations for different-sized dogs.
There are adjustable raised pet food bowls that allow owners to choose a specific bowl height.
With the popularity of raised food bowls, many pet owners have wondered if they should ditch their old regular dog food bowls and start their canines on elevated ones due to the potential benefits they provide.
However, theres more to know about elevated pet food bowls than some sources may lead you to believe.
4 Elevated Dog Food Bowls Don’t Slide Across the Floor
This is TRUE.
One concern that some dog owners have is the fact that their dog moves his bowl across the floor as he eats.
Elevated feeders can certainly prevent this from happening, and theres no doubt about that.
However, it is worth noting that a raised dog food bowl is not the only solution to the problem.
Just off the top of my head, two other things that can solve this issue are bowls with rubber on the bottom that prevents sliding or rubbery dog food mats where you can place your Fidos bowl to prevent sliding (which also helps to keep the area cleaner).
Therefore, because we have reasons to believe that elevated food bowls for dogs pose a potential hazard for some breeds to develop bloating, it may be better to choose alternative solutions to the “sliding bowl” problem rather than opt for an elevated feeder.
How to pick a raised dog food bowl?
If there are different heights for elevated bowls, how does one find the correct and perfect height of an elevated food bowl for a pet?
If you decide to switch from regular dog food bowls to using elevated feeders for your dog, height is the main component to consider, and its essential to select a raised bowl at the correct height.
FAQ
Is an elevated dog bowl better?