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4 Upcycle Elevated Dog Bowl Ideas

12/13/2018

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Not all dogs need to have an elevated food/water bowl, but it is recommended for greyhounds. As soon as Steph knew she was going to adopt Mac, we started looking at options for purchasing elevated feeders, as well as options of DIYing one.

As it turned out, we decided to DIY one using an old table Steph has had since college. Ironically, she had given it to me to see if I could use it just a few days prior. After we knew Mac was coming home, I happened to spot the table. It was the right height and thought it would be a perfect DIY project! 

#1 Upcycle an old piece of furniture

How to make an elevated feeding station for a greyhound with an old table.
This old table had seen better days, but the "bones" were perfect to upcycle into an elevated feeding station. We first placed the two bowls on top and marked around them.

Materials:


  • Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless Brushless Jig Saw (Home Depot)

  • RIDGID 16 Gal. 6.5-Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Home Depot)

  • Husky 37 in. Mobile Job Box Utility Cart (Home Depot)

  • The Home Depot 5 Gal. Homer Bucket (Home Depot)

  • The Home Depot 5-gal. Homer Leakproof Lid (Home Depot)

  • Stainless Steel Standard Pet Bowl (Online)

We are using a Ryobi jig saw to cut out the circles for the dog bowls.
The solid lines are the bottom of the bowl. The dotted one is the actual cutting line. We wanted the bowls to fit flush with the top of the table, so we needed the openings to be larger than the bottom measurement. We drilled holes to be able to insert the jigsaw blade. The purple tape is there to mark the edge of the table.
We used a Ryobi battery powered jig saw.
The circles are not perfect, but its okay as the lip of the bowl will cover the imperfections.
Using the Ryobi battery powered jig saw means there's no cord to be concerned about!
It is so much easier to use a battery powered jig saw than a corded one!
Steph smoothed out the inside of the circles with a Dremel rotary tool.
Steph smoothed out the inside of the circles with a Dremel rotary tool.
Steph is using a Ridgid dust vac to clean up the area.
This little table is made of MDF and created a lot of dust. Here Steph is using a Ridgid wet/dry vac to clean up the area. This particular vac rolls really easily and the on-board tools are readily accessible.
Painting the table.
The little table was given a light sanding, primed and given a fresh coat of black paint.
Adding rubber bumpers under the bowls and to the bottom.
Steph finished up the table with little rubber bumpers under the bowls and on the bottom of the table.
Ahh, perfect height for Mac! It was a great use for a table that was heading to the curb!
Ahh, perfect height for Mac! It was a great use for a table that was heading to the curb!

#2 5-gal. bucket and lid

For this next elevated dog bowl, you'll need a five gallon bucket with lid, like this Homer bucket.
For this next elevated dog bowl, you'll need a five gallon bucket with lid, like this Homer bucket.
Home Depot bucket elevated dog bowl.
Drill a hole into the top along the cutting line to insert the jig saw blade.
Home Depot bucket elevated dog bowl.
Secure the lid onto the bucket and put the bowl into place.

#3 Plant stand

You could also use a plant stand that is the height needed for your dog.
You could also use a plant stand that is the height needed for your dog.
Home Depot bucket elevated dog bowl.
We made a paper template of the opening needed. We marked this on the underside of the lid.
Home Depot bucket elevated dog bowl.
Cut out the circle using a jig saw. We are using a Ryobi battery powered one.
Home Depot bucket elevated dog bowl.
An extra gallon jug of water can be stored inside.

#4 Upside down pot

Another great option would be to glue a terra cotta saucer to the underside of a pot.
Another great option would be to glue a terra cotta saucer to the underside of a pot.
Since Mac will be a frequent visitor to the MDP workshop, we needed a place to safely store her essentials. This Husky jobbox is perfect!
Since Mac will be a frequent visitor to the MDP workshop, we needed a place to safely store her essentials. This Husky job box is perfect!
The locking Husky job box.
With the secure latches on the job box, we are assured she is not going to 'accidentally' get into her food! The box is on wheels so we can move it easily out of the way.
Video tutorial! Get 4 ideas on how to make an elevated dog feeder for your dog! #diy #greyhound #bowl
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8 Comments
Millie Sanders
12/19/2018 08:26:44 pm

Loved some of the ideas on the dog dish and will try the plant stand as I have one just like that. The Home Depot bucket is great idea but my dog is so trained against getting into the trash cans, she won't go near that. Otherwise (I have Great Danes) I use the container they put out each year at this time for storing your Christmas wrap. Tall can green or red with a white lid you can turn upside down on it. The dog dishes as show fit right into it and it catches any thing a energetic enthusiastic eater throws/drips/splashes around. My new Dane thinks its a trash can and won't use it but the other two thinks its great

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Steph
12/20/2018 07:07:38 am

Hi Millie- so glad you enjoyed it. Great idea on the Christmas wrap storage!

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Deborah
12/25/2018 08:43:54 pm

I am concerned about the dog in your picture looking malnourished when you are promoting a feeding station.

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Steph
12/26/2018 07:54:40 am

Hi Deborah- She is a greyhound and it's typical of the breed to see some of their ribs and spine. A little weird, I know. She was a racing greyhound for 4 years (I just adopted her a few weeks ago) and some of the scars on her side are from other dogs biting her (greyhound have very thin skin). She is 5 pounds over her racing weight and her vet is very happy with her eating habits. Thanks for the concern- Steph

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Cheryl DeKoevend
7/25/2019 11:16:34 am

Thank you for your DIY Pet Food Bowl ideas. They are awesome, helpful, and very much needed.

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Steph
7/25/2019 08:33:57 pm

You're welcome Cheryl!

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Nina
7/8/2020 06:23:49 pm

Love the DIY raised dog dish tutorial. I too have a Greyhound and we have been using a stool with the dish sitting on top of it but I think it’s time to make something more secure.

Congrats on your adoption. Best decision I ever made.

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Steph
7/8/2020 06:29:25 pm

Thanks! Greyhounds are the best, right? What state did you adopted your greyhound? How old is your grey?

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