
There are two primary pros for an elevated dog bowl stand: Ease of Access and Cleanliness. The ease of access will be convenient for your pup but also particularly helpful for an older dog riddled with arthritis. Some science even support that digestion will be easier for the pup that does it in a more ergonomically consistent position. As for cleanliness, not only will the bowl stay put, as the stand prevents your dog from sliding it all over the room as he eats, but he’ll be less likely to play and splash as well.
The cons list is quite a bit less varied, but the primary item on the list weighs heavy. There’s a chance that eating from an elevated dog bowl can cause Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, commonly called Dog Bloat or Twisted Stomach. If he has an easier time eating, there’s a good chance he’ll eat more and much more quickly. And while that may not be a concern for all dogs, it certainly is for those prone to bloat or overeating. So you may still want to take care if your pup is one who can’t self regulate his food consumption; both in how much and how often you’re feeding him if you decide to make the switch.
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