Does Your Dog Have the Latest in Doggie Dining

Dog bowls aren’t just those little white bowls you used to see Charlie Brown carry out to Snoopy when it was time to feed him. There are a whole host of dog feeders from which to choose from for your pampered pet.

For bigger dogs and older dogs, elevated dog feeders are a wonderful idea because the dog doesn’t have to bend over as far to eat. They help with back strain and posture. And, because they’re elevated in stands, they can’t be knocked over easily, so you don’t have to clean up sloshes food and water all over your kitchen. The elevated dog feeders come with two stainless steels bowls, one for food and one for water, so everything your dog needs is in one compact place. They come in different shapes, such as a table or a pyramid and in different materials such as wrought iron, wood, and plastic.

For smaller dogs or any dog, really, there are raised bowls, regular bowls, non-tip dishes, anti-skid bowls, no-splash dog bowls and everything in between. They come in every color you can imagine and in a variety of materials. Some of the latest trendy ones include those that look like planters and are very stylish, holding one bowl each for either food or water and come in a variety of heights. Another trend is etched bowls with pictures of bones, paw prints, etc.

Does your dog, pardon the expression, "woof" down his food? One of the old tricks for cats was to put a tennis ball in the bowl of dry food so that the cat would have to slow down to take bites around it. For dogs they make a bowl that sort of looks like a Lego toy. It has raised nubs inside of the durable plastic bowl to show down how fast your dog can eat. This helps prevent your dog from gulping down his food and causing gastric upset and throwing up.

Because we travel now with our pets more than ever before, there are a number of great collapsible travel bowls for you to take along with you when you walk your dog. The bowls are waterproof and can generally hold a couple of quarts of food or water without leaking and then fold up after use so that they don’t take up much space.

Placemats for your dog are just too cute. Placing a personalized or bone-shaped placemat beneath Fido’s bowls not only keeps the area cleaner but they also define the area as your pet’s own dining room. Placemats are especially good for hardwood floors to keep spills from damaging the wood.

Treat jars are all the rage, with cute dog-themed designs. They come in glass, plastic, ceramic – you name it, there’s a dog treat container made out of it. There are even stainless steel canisters with leather overwraps. Treat jars are a good idea because they keep your doggie treats fresh and easy to reach without having to wrestle with plastic wrap and risk the treats all falling out when you grab the bag.

Let’s not forget Fido’s food itself. There are some wonderful new containers for dog food, whether you store it outside or inside, including tins, plastic, and other materials. Some grocery stores carry organic dog food, which provides your dog with an all natural meals without any additives. Gourmet and organic dog foods are also readily available in pet stores and via the internet.

Candlelight, a tablecloth, and a violin player might be going overboard for your pet’s lunch or dinner, but there are certainly some great new products that will enhance your dog’s dining experience.

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