Raised Feeder And Feeding Health

Pet Health Article Author: Dr. Crandall Studies that show raised dog feeders decrease chances of bloat for dogs who eat and drink at head-level elevation swallow less air while eating and drinking. It also helps to slow down "gulpers."

Raised dog feeders minimize the gulping of air, which decrease the incidence of bloat. Bloat is a very serious condition you do not want your dog to experience. For puppies or dogs diagnosed with a large esophagus, raised dog feeders are a necessity, despite bloat concerns. Keeping the animal's head level or slightly upturned is absolutely essential when feeding puppies with this condition.

Many experts agree that raised dog feeders are more comfortable for older and arthritic dogs. You should read all of the facts and draw your own conclusion, If you have a "gulper," you should place one or more large objects (too large to swallow, this will slow down your dog's eating thus preventing digestion and gulping issues, thereby decreasing the chances of bloat.

Whether or not you use raised dog feeders, bloat is very serious, and dogs can die very quickly from it. If you have a dog who's already had one experience, you should be even more careful as it is likely to repeat. Never take chances. If you suspect an episode, get him to your vet right away.