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Whether you plan on traveling or staying around your home this summer, an automatic pet feeder and waterer is a great way to ensure your pet is feed and has fresh water while you are away. An automatic feeder and waterer for your pet is great for pet owners can’t afford the extra cost of boarding the family pet while on vacation or pet owners that are away from the house for a day. Both can be used for an extended stay, but you should have someone check on your pet everyday and to let your pet outside if necessary.

One of my favorite feeders is the Le Bistro Electronic Portion Control Feeder by Petmate. It is very easy to use and may be programmed to provide your pet with the correct portion of feed at the right time of day. This clever feeder can dispense meals three times a day and will give your pet ¼ to 2 cups of food at a time. The portion control is great for pets that are overweight or tend to over eat. Great for cats or dogs, this feeder is also ideal for daily use.

An automatic waterer is also great for supplying your pet with fresh water throughout the day, whether you are home or away. A great automatic waterer is the Petmate Fresh Flow Pet Fountain. This waterer is perfect for both cats and dogs. On-the-go pet owners love the convenience of this easy-to-use waterer and your pet will also love the supply of fresh water. Water is filtered, so your pet always has fresh, clean water.

If you have to be away from your pet this summer for a day or a weekend, an automatic feeder or waterer can be a great thing to have. Your pet will have a fresh supply of food and water all day long and you will have peace of mind.

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It seems to be common knowledge amongst pet owners to make sure that your dog's bowls are at the proper height for optimal digestion and relieves stress on your dog's hips and shoulders. But exactly what is the correct height? Many of the popular elevated feeders and bowls have adjustability - but what should you adjust them to?

Before going any further - you need to know the "Wither height" of your dog. This height can be different on every dog. Even dog's of the same age and breed have different wither heights. Measure from the ground to the top of your dog's shoulder to determine his or her's wither height. Subtract 6 inches from the wither height. This is the correct feeder height for your dog.



If your dog is a smaller breed, subtract 4 inches instead of 6 to define the correct feeding height.

• Raised dog bowls allow for better posture, especially with older dogs.


• Elevated Feeders promote better digestion - food moves from mouth to stomach quicker and easier.


• Raised dog dishes will bring less stress on the Pasterns (canine forearm/wrist area)


• and finally - dog dishes that are off the ground or raised are cause less "leaning", and relieve stress on hips and shoulder area.

To the right is the Posture Pro Raised dog dish in Cherry finish. The posture pro also comes in Maple, White and Oak finishes. They offer a number of bowl sizes from 1 pint to 3 quarts.

This simple precaution to raise your dog bowl is so easy. Why don't you do it? Your best friend will love you for it!

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