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| Home made dog diner |
Project made of:
Ikea Lack side table, white $7
2 small stainless steel bowls $10
1 large stainless steel bowl $10
Grand Total $27
My husband simply used a dremel to cut out the holes to set the bowls into. It may be smart to line the inside edges with foam to keep water from seeping into the table. I haven't dont that, yet. I also need to saw the legs down at least an inch or two, so their heads can be even with their shoulders when they eat.
The purposes of elevated bowls are two-fold. 1) The dog ingests less air, so they don't get as bloated. This was Maeby's problem before the elevated dog bowls. She would regurgitate her dog food frequently after eating. 2) It takes less stress off of the dogs joints. Would you like to stay standing in a squat the whole time you eat? I wouldn't! This was to help Kingsley, who is predisposed to joint problems. I highly recommend it for your doggy. Dog diners come as short as 3" and as tall as 18." If you would need a shorter version, Ikea also has a Lack rectangular shelf that would work perfectly! I've actually seen people mount them to the wall at whatever height is appropriate for their dog and cut the holes in it for their dog's bowls. It's very doggy chic when done that way, however you would have less color options.
I have seen some very good deals for dog diners that you don't have to build yourself. I have to share a favorite of mine I found on Etsy. How cute are these?! Sold by ModPet, they are very unique! If I had the space for multiple doggy diners, one for each of my dogs, I would do it! They are only $38 - $48 depending on size. ModPet also makes some very modern chic dog furniture. You'll have to check them out!
There are plenty of other awesome doggy diners out there. I just wanted to show off ours, really. =) I hope you check them out for your dog.
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