dog feeding

[elma-fudd 0]

how many of you guys n gals raise there dogs bowls when feeding think am going to raise mine cause there getting abit tall for them being on the ground looks uncomfy for them.

[arthur 0]

i raise them up for the taller dogs. easier for them but stops gut twisting when they fill up with water in there throats then stand up and swallow.

[elma-fudd 0]

do you think this might cause alot of wind if there gulping there food and its to low as mine fart like mad.it may sound funny but it would bring a tear to a glass eye.

[arthur 0]

do you think this might cause alot of wind if there gulping there food and its to low as mine fart like mad.it may sound funny but it would bring a tear to a glass eye.

i can definetly say it wont help with that as my great dane boy farts for britain every night

[ferret15 0]

hi dogs with deep chests can suffer from bloat and choke both can be fatel bloat being the worst only way to get rid of it is to make the dog sick or an injection from the vet if you catch it straight away!!

A tip about feeding your Greyhound. i copied this for you form www.greyhound muses.comhope it helps

 

There is a condition known as Gastric Torsion, commonly called Bloat. It is a serious, life-threatening condition, and it is most comonly seen in deep-chested dogs like Greyhounds. The stomach first dilates with gas and fluid, then becomes twisted. Signs are:- panting, vain attempts at vomiting, restlessness and visible abdominal distension with drum-like tightness just below the ribs. The dog should be taken immediately to the vet for emergency surgery.

 

Taken from "Pet owners guide to the Greyhound". By Anne Finch.

 

 

This sounds like an alarming condition and indeed it is. No one wants to see their beloved Greyhound in such a life-threatening state. One of the things that can cause bloat is placing your Greyhounds' food bowl on the floor so he/she has to reach down to it when eating. Because of their long neck and deep chest, it is particularly bad for them to have to do this.

 

Fortunately the answer is easy. Most pet shops sell purpose made metal stands with a hole in the top to hold your dogs' food bowl. They are made of light steel or aluminium and come in different sizes for different height dogs. However, if cost is a consideration for you, and I have to admit that it can be for us with up to 11 Greys to feed, then why not do what I did, make your own out of cardboard. Of course, they don't look as good as the shop bought ones but they cost nothing. The one pictured at the bottom of this article has lasted for many years. It looks tatty and home made but hey, it does the job and it's not what it looks like that matters anyway is it? If you find that you dog knocks your light cardboard one over, just place a weight such as a small brick or stone in the bottom, or alternatively, place it against a wall or piece of furniture.

 

Since I wrote this tip I have received a very helpful addition from Anna in Florida. This is what she says.--- Re the tip on feeding up off the floor. I have found that plant stands work well, they come in various heights, look good and are very inexpensive. They're available in hardware stores and places like Wal-mart and Kmart too. I've attached some pictures.

 

Anna in Dunedin, Florida.

 

And also:-

 

I am the proud owner of an ex-racing boy we call him Arri his racing name was Arrigle Go. I was reading your tips on feeding your dog. I also looked at the more 'specialised' feeding bowls but decided they were very expensive. So I bought a cheap plastic bucket and cut the bottom out. Now an ordinary stainless steel dog bowl fits very neatly into the upturned bucket. If you are really clever you can co-ordinate the colour of the bucket with the decor in you kitchen! Hope you find this tip both useful and money saving!

 

Regards Joelle (Arris' mum)

 

PS: cheaper buckets work best as it's easier to cut the base out.

 

 

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To end this I will quote the rest of the article from Anne Finchs' book.

 

Nobody is absolutely certain what causes it. (bloat). A large intake of dry food or water, especially after exercise, has been suggested as one possible cause. Divide meals into two or three a day, and do not allow your dog to eat or drink too much when he is still stressed from exercise.

 

 

Anna's plant stands.

 

Here is Hannah showing off her raised feeder from Argos. Only cost £12.99 Hannah tells me. My home made contraption. Cost nowt.

 

Please buy or make something like these to protect your Greyhound.

 

sorry it hasntcopied the pics but there there at the website under hint and tips

Edited June 27, 2007 by ferret15

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Theres alot more to preventing torsion that whats written there, more important is when and what you feed.

 

Anyhoo, I raise up bowls always, bowl stands are great, there easy to buy, cheap and far easier for the dog.

[antg 1,783]

yes i raise mine for the taller dog. it makes it easier for them to eat

[mad al 146]

Yep, mine are at levels suitable for all four of mine

 

Al

[elma-fudd 0]

hi dogs with deep chests can suffer from bloat and choke both can be fatel bloat being the worst only way to get rid of it is to make the dog sick or an injection from the vet if you catch it straight away!!

A tip about feeding your Greyhound. i copied this for you form www.greyhound muses.comhope it helps

 

There is a condition known as Gastric Torsion, commonly called Bloat. It is a serious, life-threatening condition, and it is most comonly seen in deep-chested dogs like Greyhounds. The stomach first dilates with gas and fluid, then becomes twisted. Signs are:- panting, vain attempts at vomiting, restlessness and visible abdominal distension with drum-like tightness just below the ribs. The dog should be taken immediately to the vet for emergency surgery.

 

Taken from "Pet owners guide to the Greyhound". By Anne Finch.

 

 

This sounds like an alarming condition and indeed it is. No one wants to see their beloved Greyhound in such a life-threatening state. One of the things that can cause bloat is placing your Greyhounds' food bowl on the floor so he/she has to reach down to it when eating. Because of their long neck and deep chest, it is particularly bad for them to have to do this.

 

Fortunately the answer is easy. Most pet shops sell purpose made metal stands with a hole in the top to hold your dogs' food bowl. They are made of light steel or aluminium and come in different sizes for different height dogs. However, if cost is a consideration for you, and I have to admit that it can be for us with up to 11 Greys to feed, then why not do what I did, make your own out of cardboard. Of course, they don't look as good as the shop bought ones but they cost nothing. The one pictured at the bottom of this article has lasted for many years. It looks tatty and home made but hey, it does the job and it's not what it looks like that matters anyway is it? If you find that you dog knocks your light cardboard one over, just place a weight such as a small brick or stone in the bottom, or alternatively, place it against a wall or piece of furniture.

 

Since I wrote this tip I have received a very helpful addition from Anna in Florida. This is what she says.--- Re the tip on feeding up off the floor. I have found that plant stands work well, they come in various heights, look good and are very inexpensive. They're available in hardware stores and places like Wal-mart and Kmart too. I've attached some pictures.

 

Anna in Dunedin, Florida.

 

And also:-

 

I am the proud owner of an ex-racing boy we call him Arri his racing name was Arrigle Go. I was reading your tips on feeding your dog. I also looked at the more 'specialised' feeding bowls but decided they were very expensive. So I bought a cheap plastic bucket and cut the bottom out. Now an ordinary stainless steel dog bowl fits very neatly into the upturned bucket. If you are really clever you can co-ordinate the colour of the bucket with the decor in you kitchen! Hope you find this tip both useful and money saving!

 

Regards Joelle (Arris' mum)

 

PS: cheaper buckets work best as it's easier to cut the base out.

 

 

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To end this I will quote the rest of the article from Anne Finchs' book.

 

Nobody is absolutely certain what causes it. (bloat). A large intake of dry food or water, especially after exercise, has been suggested as one possible cause. Divide meals into two or three a day, and do not allow your dog to eat or drink too much when he is still stressed from exercise.

 

 

Anna's plant stands.

 

Here is Hannah showing off her raised feeder from Argos. Only cost £12.99 Hannah tells me. My home made contraption. Cost nowt.

 

Please buy or make something like these to protect your Greyhound.

 

sorry it hasntcopied the pics but there there at the website under hint and tips

thanks for the link very interesting,am wondering what the optimum bowl height would be for a 25-26" dog anybody got rough idea.never gave this much thought as av allways had smaller dogs.

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hi dogs with deep chests can suffer from bloat and choke both can be fatel bloat being the worst only way to get rid of it is to make the dog sick or an injection from the vet if you catch it straight away!!

A tip about feeding your Greyhound. i copied this for you form www.greyhound muses.comhope it helps

 

There is a condition known as Gastric Torsion, commonly called Bloat. It is a serious, life-threatening condition, and it is most comonly seen in deep-chested dogs like Greyhounds. The stomach first dilates with gas and fluid, then becomes twisted. Signs are:- panting, vain attempts at vomiting, restlessness and visible abdominal distension with drum-like tightness just below the ribs. The dog should be taken immediately to the vet for emergency surgery.

 

Taken from "Pet owners guide to the Greyhound". By Anne Finch.

 

 

This sounds like an alarming condition and indeed it is. No one wants to see their beloved Greyhound in such a life-threatening state. One of the things that can cause bloat is placing your Greyhounds' food bowl on the floor so he/she has to reach down to it when eating. Because of their long neck and deep chest, it is particularly bad for them to have to do this.

 

Fortunately the answer is easy. Most pet shops sell purpose made metal stands with a hole in the top to hold your dogs' food bowl. They are made of light steel or aluminium and come in different sizes for different height dogs. However, if cost is a consideration for you, and I have to admit that it can be for us with up to 11 Greys to feed, then why not do what I did, make your own out of cardboard. Of course, they don't look as good as the shop bought ones but they cost nothing. The one pictured at the bottom of this article has lasted for many years. It looks tatty and home made but hey, it does the job and it's not what it looks like that matters anyway is it? If you find that you dog knocks your light cardboard one over, just place a weight such as a small brick or stone in the bottom, or alternatively, place it against a wall or piece of furniture.

 

Since I wrote this tip I have received a very helpful addition from Anna in Florida. This is what she says.--- Re the tip on feeding up off the floor. I have found that plant stands work well, they come in various heights, look good and are very inexpensive. They're available in hardware stores and places like Wal-mart and Kmart too. I've attached some pictures.

 

Anna in Dunedin, Florida.

 

And also:-

 

I am the proud owner of an ex-racing boy we call him Arri his racing name was Arrigle Go. I was reading your tips on feeding your dog. I also looked at the more 'specialised' feeding bowls but decided they were very expensive. So I bought a cheap plastic bucket and cut the bottom out. Now an ordinary stainless steel dog bowl fits very neatly into the upturned bucket. If you are really clever you can co-ordinate the colour of the bucket with the decor in you kitchen! Hope you find this tip both useful and money saving!

 

Regards Joelle (Arris' mum)

 

PS: cheaper buckets work best as it's easier to cut the base out.

 

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 

To end this I will quote the rest of the article from Anne Finchs' book.

 

Nobody is absolutely certain what causes it. (bloat). A large intake of dry food or water, especially after exercise, has been suggested as one possible cause. Divide meals into two or three a day, and do not allow your dog to eat or drink too much when he is still stressed from exercise.

 

 

Anna's plant stands.

 

Here is Hannah showing off her raised feeder from Argos. Only cost £12.99 Hannah tells me. My home made contraption. Cost nowt.

 

Please buy or make something like these to protect your Greyhound.

 

sorry it hasntcopied the pics but there there at the website under hint and tips

thanks for the link very interesting,am wondering what the optimum bowl height would be for a 25-26" dog anybody got rough idea.never gave this much thought as av allways had smaller dogs.

 

about 10" high is fine, get on that clips on the kennel run then you can adjust to suit yer hound.

 

See these people.

 

http://www.luxwaycanine.com/products.asp?cat=16

Edited June 27, 2007 by reload

[ferret15 0]

Theres alot more to preventing torsion that whats written there, more important is when and what you feed.

 

Anyhoo, I raise up bowls always, bowl stands are great, there easy to buy, cheap and far easier for the dog.

 

if you reread what i posted it dose say one of the things that can cause bloat i only posted this as elmas ? is about feeding on the floor!

[elma-fudd 0]

hi all got a bowl raiser it adjusts to between 8"&12" this should do the job for me hopfully even happer dogs now.

thanks very much for the replys.

[snoopdog 1,256]

I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THE WOLVES IN THE WILD HAVE RAISED FOOD BOWLS :hmm:I WILL HAVE TO HAVE A LOOK NEXT TIME IN YELLOWSTONE N PARK

[towzer 3]

got to agree snoops what a load of knackers

[ferret15 0]

wolves eat there food mostly lying or squating (if you give a dog a bone it will lie down with it) and at body temp not room temp and they have to tear their meat from the carcase witch takes time. witch is normaly because of its size 4 or 5 inches above the ground. our dogs may be decended from wolves but have changed a huge amount from there orignal genitic make up a wolf is a much heaver set than a lurcher etc and eat once or twice a week not every day like our dogs. our dogs have a tendency to bolt food with out chewing likei said earlier its not the only cause of bloat but any one who tries feeding ther dog raised will tell you they notice a diffrence in the dog less wind eat slower etc etc ( if i feed my dogs on the floor they have to bend their front legs ) every one is entilted to there opinion

but dont knock it till you have tried it and keep an open mind if every one went round saying thats not how the cave men did it where would we be (not on the web thats for sure)