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July 29th, 2009 by KittyKitty

This article will discuss the different types of Elevated dog feeders and the benefits of using one when feeding your dog. We all have seen the race across the floor between your Golden Retriever and his feeding dish. Most time the dog wins this race due in part to the bowl being lodged against a cabinet or wall.

Elevated dog feeders come in many styles and are made from many materials. These materials can range from wood and plastic to iron. They also come in single, double and triple feeding units. Most feeders have rubber in their feet this is designed to help prevent slipping while the dog eats.

Some Dog Bowl are made of mesh while other models are designed to sit on top of a special designed table. There are many advantages to using an elevated dog feeder. These include physical as well as sanitary reasons. Dogs can suffer from digestive problems most of which are minor others can lead to more serious problems especially in larger dogs.

In addition to the dog having to bend down and eat, there is also the issue of the human having to bend down and feed the dog. For a person with joint issues this can be as painful as it is in a dog with arthritis. Raising the bowel up off the floor helps to keep you from bending over more than you need to which helps in dealing with any joint issues you might be suffering from.

If your dog suffers from arthritis then having to do the motion of bending down to eat may cause pain in your pet, which will discourage them from wanting to eat. This reduction in eating may result in a reduction for nutrition they are receiving.

If you have an Asian theme to your kitchen then you may want to look into buying a feeder that is made from bamboo. If your kitchen involves a lot of chrome then a stainless steel feeder is best for you.

You can find the Elevated dog feeders for your dog at any pet store as well as many online outlets. Prices range from $50 for a basic model to around $140 for a wrought iron one. As mentioned, earlier if you have two or more dogs an elevated dish is a good thing to have on hand, as you can buy designs that can feed up to three dogs at a time. Invest your money into an elevated feeding dish; your pet will tank you as well as your body thanking you.