Pet Bowl Makes Feeding Easy

Pet Bowl Makes Feeding Easy The UpBowl™ is designed to help prevent physical challenges from stopping you from caring for pets. The idea took shape after founder Gordon Beckhart tweaked his back and his wife underwent back surgery. “Those experiences sidelined us from many everyday tasks,” he says. “We gained a deeper appreciation for the challenges faced by people with limited mobility, even with something as routine as feeding a pet.” The family already designs ergonomic tools under the Sand Dipper brand, so creating the UpBowl was a natural extension of their product line. “It’s the result of years of development and dozens of prototypes to find the ideal balance of function, comfort, and ease of use,” Beckhart says. “We focused on creating a lift-and-lower feeding system with a removable pole that was sturdy enough to do the job, yet easy to detach so it doesn’t interfere while pets eat. The result is a practical, dignified solution that was recently honored as Best Adaptive Product at the 2025 Global Pet Expo in Orlando.” UpBowl stands out from general-purpose reachers and grabbers in several key ways. “Most aren’t stable enough to lift bowls filled with food or water,” Beckhart says. “UpBowl was purpose-built for this task. Some products have permanently attached poles that interfere with your pet’s feeding or connection mechanisms, where food can get trapped. Our design solves both these issues: the pole inserts and removes with a simple twist, keeping it completely out of the way during mealtime but ready to go when you need it.” Beckhart stresses that the UpBowl has a broad user base. “It’s ideal for seniors or anyone with permanent mobility limitations, and it’s a game-changer for people recovering from surgery, pregnant pet owners, individuals managing chronic pain, and anyone else who’s tired of daily bending to refill the bowls.” The lightweight, durable design has a comfortable grip for everyday use. Each patent-pending bowl is made from food-grade, dishwasher-safe, BPA-free plastic. The pole is adjustable up to 36 in., making it easy to manage without ever touching the dirty bowl. UpBowl and other Sand Dipper products are available on Amazon. A set of one pole and two bowls is priced at $35. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, UpBowl (ph 910-707-1150; sales@gobudi.com; www.upbowls.com).

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