Recommend your elevated feeder

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I'd like to buy an elevated feeder for my dog (German Shepherd) to work with her existing bowls (stainless steel). I'd rather not have to buy a set with new bowls in it.  Could you guys recommend a good feeder that's about 12-16" tall?  Thanks!

[riverpestie]

May 28, 2014 11:52:13 GMT -5 @moonbeam said:

I'd like to buy an elevated feeder for my dog (German Shepherd) to work with her existing bowls (stainless steel). I'd rather not have to buy a set with new bowls in it.  Could you guys recommend a good feeder that's about 12-16" tall?  Thanks!

Just an fyi, I fed my dog with an elevated feeder and he ended up getting bloat and passing away... I know genetics can play into bloat as well, but definitely do extensive research before going to an elevated feeder.

[mmp]

I'm of the school who don't use an elevated feeder to prevent bloat. Instead, I use a brake-fast bowl to slow my GSD's eating. I'm also vigilant in looking for symptoms of bloat.
Does your dog have a neck issue that an elevated bowl will help?

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Thanks for your replies!

I was under the assumption that an elevated feeder reduced neck strain, but I didn't know about the bloat issue. So far my dog's bowls have been on a mat on the floor, and that is where they will stay, after the information you provided.