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Bridget's Mommy · 08-01-2005, 02:57 PM

I happened across this article online today and thought I would share it as it has me concerned. Bridget's bowls are in a small raised feeder frame which I thought would be better since she’s so small. But after reading this I’m worried! I think I’m just going to move her bowls onto the floor to be on the safe side! Any comments from all the experts out there???

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For those not familiar with bloat, bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus or GDV) is the second leading killer of dogs after cancer. Bloat is a genuine veterinary emergency. Nearly every supplier and manufacturer of dog feeding bowls is selling raised food bowls. The bowls are being promoted, among things, as aiding a dog's digestion and as reducing the risk of bloat.

In fact, just the opposite is the case. Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine has found that use of the raised feeder increases by 110% the risk of bloat. No research exists to support the claim that the raised feeder reduces the risk of bloat.

Many breeds are particularly susceptible to bloat and dogs of all breeds have been known to bloat. The only medical problem for which the raised feeder is recommended is a condition known as megaesophagus. Only a veterinarian should diagnose megaesophagus.

08-01-2005, 02:57 PM	#1
Bridget's Mommy YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 263	Raised Feeding Bowls and Bloat I happened across this article online today and thought I would share it as it has me concerned. Bridget's bowls are in a small raised feeder frame which I thought would be better since she’s so small. But after reading this I’m worried! I think I’m just going to move her bowls onto the floor to be on the safe side! Any comments from all the experts out there??? ===================================== For those not familiar with bloat, bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus or GDV) is the second leading killer of dogs after cancer. Bloat is a genuine veterinary emergency. Nearly every supplier and manufacturer of dog feeding bowls is selling raised food bowls. The bowls are being promoted, among things, as aiding a dog's digestion and as reducing the risk of bloat. In fact, just the opposite is the case. Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine has found that use of the raised feeder increases by 110% the risk of bloat. No research exists to support the claim that the raised feeder reduces the risk of bloat. Many breeds are particularly susceptible to bloat and dogs of all breeds have been known to bloat. The only medical problem for which the raised feeder is recommended is a condition known as megaesophagus. Only a veterinarian should diagnose megaesophagus.