How to Measure ~ Dogs Only Gourmet Stands™

A stand basically just holds the water bottle and/or food bowl but proper height adjustment of the pet water bottle and food bowl is important. .  For this reason the Dogs Only Gourmet Stands from PAWS Creations are made in two pieces, the stand and the water bottle and food bowl support units.  You have the ability to easily adjust the height of the water bottle and food bowl on your stand either up or down to reach the most comfortable and beneficial drinking and eating level for your pet.  This is a bonus for owners of immature pets as the drinking and eating level can be adjusted up as the pet matures.

The size of the combined pet water bottle and elevated food dish stand is determined by the water bottle side of the stand.  That size is determined by the pet’s mature height at the withers.  If you determine the correct stand height for your pet on the water bottle side then the food bowl side will automatically fit.

Important:  If you have mixed sized pets (such as a French Bulldog and a Cocker Spaniel or a Momma and her babies), then you will need more than one size stand as it is important that each pet’s water and food source be adjusted to his or her level to make certain they can drink an adequate supply of water and reach the food.

Please see:  What You Need to Know for more information.

How to measure for the Water Bottle

• Then adjust the water bottle support unit so that the tip of the drinking tube is at or near that level.

Height Adjustment of the Water Bottle

There is no “exact rule” on where to position the water bottle, just some guidelines to go by.  It should be adjusted to where it is in the most comfortable position for the pet to ensure that they drink an adequate supply of water.

Observe your pet as they drink.  Do they stretch or strain to reach the tube tip?  Do they twist their heads to the side in order to drink?  Do they look uncomfortable?  If so, then make the appropriate adjustment either up or down until the pet is comfortable.

But keep in mind the pet’s physical condition and its preference.  Is it a senior pet?  Is the pet handicapped?  Does the pet prefer to sit when drinking or eating?

IMPORTANT:  Before leaving your pet alone you must make sure your pet will use the water bottle and that the water bottle is working properly.

How to measure for the Food Bowl

• With your pet standing on all four feet measure from the floor up to the pet’s chest area.

• Then adjust the bowl support unit so that the top of the food bowl rim is at or near that level

Height Adjustment of the Food Bowl

There is no “exact rule” on where to position the food bowl, just some guidelines to go by.  It should be adjusted to where it is in the most comfortable eating position for the pet.

Then observe as your pet eats.  Your pet needs to be able to reach the bottom of its food bowl without its throat rubbing or touching against anything as this might cause the pet to have difficulty in swallowing.

But keep in mind the pet’s physical condition and its preference.  Is it a senior pet? Is the pet handicapped? Does the pet prefer to sit when eating or drinking?

Stand Sizes and Height Ranges

Stand Height	*Adjustable Range for Water Bottle	**Adjustable Range for Food Dish	Examples for Mature Pets
25-Inch	6 to 12-Inches	6 to 9-Inches	If your pet measures 10-inches at the withers it would need the 25-inch stand.
30-Inch	9 to 18-Inches	6 to 10-Inches	If your pet measures 18-inches at the withers it would need the 30-inch stand.
*Adjustable range for water: From the floor to the tip of the drinking tube. **Adjustable Range for Food: From the floor to the top of the food dish rim.

Should you have any questions or concerns over which stand is right for your pet please do not hesitate to Contact Us as we are here to help.

Note:  PAWS Creations cannot be held responsible should a young pet’s mature height exceed the height range of the product purchased.