Patent ID: 7516718

Claim:
An ear prop configured to prevent a pet's ears from contacting or substantially contacting a substance in a bowl or dish, the ear prop comprising: a first and second end member disposed in a substantially upright plane, the end members being spaced apart at a distance corresponding to a distance between the pet's ears so as to elevate, support, or displace the pet's ears; an attachment piece extending between and adjustably joining the end members and being substantially perpendicular to the substantially upright plane, the attachment piece being comprised of at least one telescopic member comprising an inner and outer portion, the inner and outer portions being adjustably positioned with respect to each other; the attachment piece and the end members form a substantially saddle-shaped configuration and are dependently adjustable; and a mechanism for securing the ear prop to at least one item selected from the group consisting of the bowl or dish, an apparatus that holds the bowl or dish, and at least one base located in close proximity to the bowl or dish.