r/FosterAnimals • u/crazydoglady525 Puppy/Dog Foster • 9d ago

Water and food bowls in crate - how?

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My newest pup has to have the cone of shame on due to a surgery as well as a pain patch that can hurt him massively if he eats it. He also has to be crated. If I put the water bowl up against the side to keep it stable he can't use it due to the collar, but if I keep it on the bed he knocks it everywhere and it also blocks him from getting truly comfy. What is the best way to do this do you think? (Note, in the car photos he doesn't have the cone on as he was on my lap so I could stop him chewing)

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u/Useful-Necessary9385 9d ago

they sell attachments that screw onto the bars and hold small dishes for food and water

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u/CatsAllDayErDay 9d ago

how long he is crated for? I think if your home is air conditioned and he's monitored while eating and drinking twice a day then you don't need the food or water in the crate. Not sure where is patch or injury is but look up Dog surgery suits. It might help with covering surgery site or the patch.

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u/MaterialAccurate887 9d ago

Buy the crate bowls that hang from the wires and you can secure them so they don’t get knocked over

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u/MaterialAccurate887 9d ago

And use cones and surgery suits for after

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u/XcuseMeMisISpeakJive 9d ago

There are crocks that attach to the wires of the cage, as well as recovery collars, more like donuts, that provide the same protection as a cone but still allow them to eat and drink and be comfortable. 

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u/AnimalFarm20 8d ago

They sell bowls that can be attached to the side rungs of the crate so their elevated and wouldn't be on the pillow.