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broodizt · 08-13-2012, 12:51 PM

Hi Lillymae,

Thanks for the suggestion. Actually, that's kinda, sorta what I have been doing thus far. I have very small shallow saucers from a set of some sort of glass dishes that I inherited from my mom, and I use some short 1" pressed wood slats that came with the "just the right size" feeders that are employed to stabilize and reinforce the feeders. I use them to raise the saucers off the floor about an inch. It seems to work okay I guess, but the bowls and not really stable on the slats, I mean they can move around, and that is why I am looking for something like this, but professionally made for pets. If I can't find it, I guess I could continue to use the current set up. I've never thought of a brick, maybe that would be more secure. I have to get hold of a brick and try it out to see if it fits Cassie and Muffin. I'm not sure if it would be too high, but it's worth trying.
Thank you for this suggestion
Shellie

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Originally Posted by lillymae

Have you tried a brick ? I have found in the past when I have needed to elevate a food or water bowl that a plain old single red brick works perfect. If her bowl is too deep for her you can use a saucer or a kitty bowl as they are much more shallow then bowls for dogs. I hope this helps.

broodizt · 08-13-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbena

If you can't find the right height. You can also make one. Get to small bowls and make a box out of wood. Cut out two holes that the bowls set into. Then you can make it the right height for your little one. It is pretty easy. We made one for a friends pup.

Hi Verbena,
Now thats a thought! I couldn't do this myself, as I am all thumbs no matter how simple this wood working Project is. I think you would have to have some basic knowledge about woodworking, and I have absolutely non, and no tools to do this with anyway. But what I do have, is a handyman. I'll bet he could do this in a heartbeat. And it could be custom made to her proportions, and also Muffins.

Thanks for the suggestion!
Shellie :-)

Britster · 08-13-2012, 04:45 PM

Check etsy. Lots of sellers make personal items, I bet they could make one the height you need.

HandmadeGreenForDogs on Etsy
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cheeks63

broodizt · 08-13-2012, 07:51 PM

I am so embarrassed. THANK YOU! This is ridiculous. I have a store on etsy myself. Now why didn't I think of that.

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Originally Posted by Britster

Check etsy. Lots of sellers make personal items, I bet they could make one the height you need.

HandmadeGreenForDogs on Etsy
G and D Creations by cheeks63 on Etsy

lillymae · 08-13-2012, 08:27 PM

Shellie, I forgot to mention that my pups use kitty bowls with the rubber on the bottom so they don't slide all over the place.

My lil friend · 08-13-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bijoux1

My tiniest furbaby, Bijou, is over two pounds, but she never made three pounds. She is a tiny poodle. I found the absolute perfect size bowels and stand for her at Petsmart. It is a brown iron type stand with two silver bowels that sit in the stand but can be removed. It is the smallest size they have in this set. That is the one we use, and it is perfect for Bijou's size. They only sit a few inches off of the floor, but it is high enough that it is level with where she needs it to be to eat comfortably, an she doesn't have to bend all the way to the ground. It's actually perfect for her. Good luck finding one.

I have this same type of set for Mina. I found it at PetSmart in the cat department.

broodizt · 08-13-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

Shellie, I forgot to mention that my pups use kitty bowls with the rubber on the bottom so they don't slide all over the place.

Ohhh, thats fabulous. So of course they will not slip when they are on the brick!!! I DO think you are on to something there Lillymae. Thanks so much.

Gosh, such GREAT ideas from everyone. I am so grateful. Thank you all so much. Really. I could have never thought of all the wonderful choices and alternatives you are all coming up with. And real creative thinking too. I don't feel nearly so lost and mystified as I did before. Thank you all so much. These ideas are GREAT!

Ahis_Mama · 08-14-2012, 12:41 AM

Ahi is little too and I actually found little raised bowls at Ross'. I will post a pic of it tomorrow.

Verbena · 08-14-2012, 05:19 AM

Shellie,

Glad I can help. And it doesn't take that much wood. He might have some scrap.

Pinkb · 08-14-2012, 06:45 AM

I use these with Roxie and thought it might work in your situation. The small fully extended actually stands about 3 1/2" tall. Since the bowls are popware, you decide how deep to make them. I love this set. It is so easy to clean and pack up and take with us etc. (since it folds up). Popware for Pets Expandable/Collapsible Dog Bowls - Four-legged Hikers and Campers - Featured Products - PetSmart

Ahis_Mama · 08-14-2012, 11:25 AM

I just measured it and it's only 2 1/2 inches from the top. Is that too low? Ahi is 4lbs. but she has short legs. lol

broodizt · 08-14-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahis_Mama

I just measured it and it's only 2 1/2 inches from the top. Is that too low? Ahi is 4lbs. but she has short legs. lol

I'm not sure, but I don't think so. Right now I have very shallow bowls raised about an inch off the floor, and they might be a little too low. I have to measure. Thanks!

broodizt · 08-14-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkb

I use these with Roxie and thought it might work in your situation. The small fully extended actually stands about 3 1/2" tall. Since the bowls are popware, you decide how deep to make them. I love this set. It is so easy to clean and pack up and take with us etc. (since it folds up). Popware for Pets Expandable/Collapsible Dog Bowls - Four-legged Hikers and Campers - Featured Products - PetSmart

So these bowls look so perfect, I am beyond thrilled. Can you tell me how much off the ground they are when they are in a collapsed state? Can I feed in a collapsed state? Have your bowls gotten black, or greenish, or mold, or white spots after a while, as other people on the Petsmart site have complained? There seem to be many pro's to this bowl, in spite of some cons.
Thanks

,
Shellie
PS, Also, I only see a choice for a Large bowl set, no small

kjc · 08-14-2012, 11:45 PM

I have a kitty double diner that is the right height but the bowls are too deep, but very pretty, lol, I do like them. I bought the plain Stainless steel kitty bowls and they fit right inside the larger bowls perfectly and raise the food up higher bc of the bowl being more shallow.

My dog does not have AAI... but he is missing a few teeth and he has trouble holding food in his mouth, so the slightly raised bowls allow him to eat more efficiently

Pinkb · 08-15-2012, 01:01 PM

Mine does have a few little dark spots on the bottom, but I put these through the dishwasher so I know that they are clean and sanitary. Here is the popware website. They have the small bowls and give pretty accurate descriptions. My small set stands about 3 1/2 inches when the legs are up. You could use them with the bowls closed in and legs in, then it stands about 1/2". I notice that they have a more expensive version that goes from 2.75" to 12". Popware for Pets?

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kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I have a kitty double diner that is the right height but the bowls are too deep, but very pretty, lol, I do like them. I bought the plain Stainless steel kitty bowls and they fit right inside the larger bowls perfectly and raise the food up higher bc of the bowl being more shallow. My dog does not have AAI... but he is missing a few teeth and he has trouble holding food in his mouth, so the slightly raised bowls allow him to eat more efficiently __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

08-13-2012, 08:27 PM	#20
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Shellie, I forgot to mention that my pups use kitty bowls with the rubber on the bottom so they don't slide all over the place.

08-14-2012, 05:19 AM	#24
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Shellie, Glad I can help. And it doesn't take that much wood. He might have some scrap.

08-14-2012, 06:45 AM	#25
Pinkb YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 284	I use these with Roxie and thought it might work in your situation. The small fully extended actually stands about 3 1/2" tall. Since the bowls are popware, you decide how deep to make them. I love this set. It is so easy to clean and pack up and take with us etc. (since it folds up). Popware for Pets Expandable/Collapsible Dog Bowls - Four-legged Hikers and Campers - Featured Products - PetSmart

08-15-2012, 01:01 PM	#30
Pinkb YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 284	Mine does have a few little dark spots on the bottom, but I put these through the dishwasher so I know that they are clean and sanitary. Here is the popware website. They have the small bowls and give pretty accurate descriptions. My small set stands about 3 1/2 inches when the legs are up. You could use them with the bowls closed in and legs in, then it stands about 1/2". I notice that they have a more expensive version that goes from 2.75" to 12". Popware for Pets?