How to Measure ~ Pet Eating Table Stands™
(Patent Pending)
A stand basically just holds the food bowl but proper height adjustment of the food bowl is important. For this reason the Pet Eating Table Stands from PAWS Creations are made in two pieces, the stand and the food bowl support unit. You have the ability to easily adjust the height of the food bowl on your stand either up or down to reach the most comfortable and beneficial eating level for your pet. This is a bonus for owners of immature pets as the eating level can be adjusted up as the pet matures.
The size of the elevated (or raised) food dish stand your pet will need is determined by your pet’s mature height at the chest area.
Important: If you have mixed sized pets (such as a Basset Hound and a Greyhound), then you will need more than one size stand as it is important that each pet’s food source be adjusted to his or her level to make certain they can reach the food.
Please see: What You Need to Know for more information.
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 food 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 Food Dish |
Examples for Mature Pets |
| 20-Inch |
6 to 15-Inches |
If your pet measures 13-inches at the chest area it would need the 20-inch stand. |
| 25-Inch |
9 to 20-Inches |
If your pet measures 18-inches at the chest area it would need the 25-inch stand. |
*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.
|
