Elevated dog feeders have many benefits to you and your dog. They are highly recommended by veterinarians and offer the following benefits to your dog: Cleanliness and hygiene…..the feed area is consistently kept cleaner with an elevated dog feeder than a traditional bowl that sits flush on the floor. The reason for this is that dogs lift their heads after eating and drinking to help them swallow. What they leave on their snouts or mouths usually goes on the floor and this can be very unsanitary and eventually very hard on your flooring. Because of the area being cleaner this eliminates a lot of the bacteria which can form in and around the feeding area of your dog. Comfort for your dog…As our dogs get older they are like us in many ways, their joints become stiff, muscles lose mass and mobility is not what it once was when they were puppies. The elevated dog feeder facilitates this in a much more comfortable position for your dog. Vets have also concluded that using elevated dog feeders will also decrease the gas your dog rakes in from gulping his or her food to fast. This is eliminated with the elevated feeder. One last thing if you are suffering from any mobility issues you will have far less to bend down to retrieve the dog bowl to be cleaned and filled when needed.