Fit Tip for 3/3/10 – elevate food and water bowls
This is part of a series in keeping your furkids, especially the elder variety, feeling and looking their best. It is not intended to supercede medical advice or directives. You can check out more of the “TIPS” series under the category on the right —->
Raising food and water bowls up off the ground is an especially good tip for geriatric dogs, arthritic dogs or dogs that need to put more weight on their hind limbs. (Remember this fact? HERE )
Elevating food and water bowls can also help motivate a dog toward more equal weight-bearing when standing if this is an activity in your rehab program.
Standing more upright with an elevated head lessens the stress on front limbs and the neck.
