If you have ever watched a dog eating, you will have noticed that they gulp down their food like it is going to run away any second.  This is particularly true for larger dogs eating out of a bowl on the ground.  There is a good reason they are gulping their food –  the bowl is just too low for them.

Ideally, a dog should be eating from a bowl that is approximately six inches below their withers.  Lower than that means they have to lean way over and try to beat gravity when eating.  As they gulp their food, they ingest a lot of air as well.  This can cause all sorts of digestive and medical issues.

There are other good reasons to raise your dog’s food to an elevated feeding station.  For older dogs, the strain placed on wrists, elbows, and shoulders when crouching to eat off the floor can be painful.  For a dog dealing with arthritis, it can be excruciating.  No wonder they gulp, they want to straighten up as quickly as possible.  A comfortable eating position slows the pace of ingestion resulting in better eating habits as well.

In certain climates, having dog food and water on the floor is an open invitation for an insect invasion.  Not only is it not healthy for your dog to have insects crawling around their feeding area, it is a real nuisance for you to deal with as well.

With so many reasons to get raised dog feeders, it constantly amazes me that so few people have invested in one.  Take a look at the available units; you are certain to find one that suits you and your dog's needs.