{"id":185752,"date":"2022-07-18T11:09:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:09:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:41","slug":"is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it better to have dog bowls elevated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Is_it_better_to_have_dog_bowls_elevated\" title=\"Is it better to have dog bowls elevated?\">Is it better to have dog bowls elevated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#What_type_of_bowls_do_dogs_prefer\" title=\"What type of bowls do dogs prefer?\">What type of bowls do dogs prefer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Do_dogs_need_elevated_water_bowls\" title=\"Do dogs need elevated water bowls?\">Do dogs need elevated water bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#What_is_the_safest_bowl_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the safest bowl for dogs?\">What is the safest bowl for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Do_dogs_really_need_elevated_bowls\" title=\"Do dogs really need elevated bowls?\">Do dogs really need elevated bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Do_elevated_bowls_help_dogs\" title=\"Do elevated bowls help dogs?\">Do elevated bowls help dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Do_dogs_dislike_certain_bowls\" title=\"Do dogs dislike certain bowls?\">Do dogs dislike certain bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Should_dogs_have_raised_bowls\" title=\"Should dogs have raised bowls?\">Should dogs have raised bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Do_dogs_not_like_metal_bowls\" title=\"Do dogs not like metal bowls?\">Do dogs not like metal bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Should_dog_water_bowls_be_elevated\" title=\"Should dog water bowls be elevated?\">Should dog water bowls be elevated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#Are_elevated_dog_bowls_better\" title=\"Are elevated dog bowls better?\">Are elevated dog bowls better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-better-to-have-dog-bowls-elevated\/#When_should_you_use_an_elevated_dog_bowl\" title=\"When should you use an elevated dog bowl?\">When should you use an elevated dog bowl?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_dog_bowls_elevated\"><\/span>Is it better to have dog bowls elevated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Elevated feeders may increase the speed at which a dog eats, and this can further elevate the risk of GDV. In the study, a faster speed of eating was significantly associated with a higher risk of GDV. Eating off of the floor or a ground-level bowl can facilitate slower eating for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_bowls_do_dogs_prefer\"><\/span>What type of bowls do dogs prefer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ceramic, stainless steel or melamine are the best choices for dog bowls. Plastic can harbor smells, is easily scratched (causing bacteria growth), and can be chewed and picked up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_elevated_water_bowls\"><\/span>Do dogs need elevated water bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, <b>elevated bowls are a great fit for any dogs that struggle with mobility issues. Having your dog&#8217;s bowl higher off the ground puts less strain on your dog&#8217;s neck. So if your dog is older or struggles with joint or bone issues, elevated bowls are a great way to make them comfortable when they eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_bowl_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the safest bowl for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stainless steel bowls<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_really_need_elevated_bowls\"><\/span>Do dogs really need elevated bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, <b>elevated bowls are a great fit for any dogs that struggle with mobility issues. Having your dog&#8217;s bowl higher off the ground puts less strain on your dog&#8217;s neck. So if your dog is older or struggles with joint or bone issues, elevated bowls are a great way to make them comfortable when they eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_elevated_bowls_help_dogs\"><\/span>Do elevated bowls help dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raised feeders <b>provide ease of access to food and water which can help facilitate movement of food when traveling from the mouth to the stomach. Consuming food from elevated dog bowls places less strain on the dog&#8217;s neck, hips, shoulders and joints, which promotes better posture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_dislike_certain_bowls\"><\/span>Do dogs dislike certain bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This may sound silly but <b>certain dogs are just picky, whether it&#8217;s the look, shape or the way it scrapes the bottom of the bowl they will refuse it until we make it right. Try adding a few special treats to his bowl every other night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_have_raised_bowls\"><\/span>Should dogs have raised bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For larger dogs, <b>raised dog bowls make the process of drinking water easier as the water flows easier down their esophagus. It also puts less strain on their neck, and if they&#8217;re old or suffer from any physical conditions, it can reduce the pressure on joints and bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_not_like_metal_bowls\"><\/span>Do dogs not like metal bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stainless steel bowls<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dog_water_bowls_be_elevated\"><\/span>Should dog water bowls be elevated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, <b>elevated bowls are a great fit for any dogs that struggle with mobility issues. Having your dog&#8217;s bowl higher off the ground puts less strain on your dog&#8217;s neck. So if your dog is older or struggles with joint or bone issues, elevated bowls are a great way to make them comfortable when they eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_elevated_dog_bowls_better\"><\/span>Are elevated dog bowls better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Elevated feeders may increase the speed at which a dog eats, and this can further elevate the risk of GDV. In the study, a faster speed of eating was significantly associated with a higher risk of GDV. Eating off of the floor or a ground-level bowl can facilitate slower eating for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_use_an_elevated_dog_bowl\"><\/span>When should you use an elevated dog bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A slanted bowl <b>prevents food sticking around the bottom rim of conventional bowl where dog\/cat can&#8217;t get it. What&#8217;s more, it enabled your cat \/ dog to eat easier as the bowl is on an slanted angle, aiding your pet&#8217;s digestion in the process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it better to have dog bowls elevated?What type of bowls do dogs prefer?Do dogs need elevated water bowls?What is the safest bowl for dogs?Do dogs really need elevated bowls?Do elevated bowls help dogs?Do dogs dislike certain bowls?Should dogs have raised bowls?Do dogs not like metal bowls?Should dog water bowls be elevated?Are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-185752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185752"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185752\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}