I have noticed a disturbing lack of [BIG OL' DOGS]

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Aphelion Necrology: Jul 17, 2005; Take care of the dead and the dead will take care of you

Fluffy Bunnies posted:

Your vets are dicks for not putting the bowl up, dude. There's platforms that'd elevate it right beside her in that picture.

But god drat irish wolfhounds are awesome. That boov looks so confused.

You're wrong. There's not enough compelling evidence suggesting that elevated food dishes prevent torsion.

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Aphelion Necrology: Jul 17, 2005; Take care of the dead and the dead will take care of you

Fluffy Bunnies posted:

E: ^^^^ Experience=nothing, I guess.

You're welcome. Feeding a giant breed dog from the ground is stressful for them and risks vomiting, bloat and a good few other things. I don't know a single giant breed breeder who feeds at ground height and if I saw a kennel or vet (or anyone who worked for my vet) feeding my dogs at that height, the dogs would be out ASAP and they wouldn't be back.

So it's just a heads up in case you get to deal with them again in the future. I guess you didn't know or something.

There are actually studies suggesting that raised food INCREASES the risk of GVD. But since you have all the "experience" you must be right. Carry on.

# ¿ Aug 2, 2011 02:37

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