A bowl on the floor makes a cat crouch and crane its neck down for every mouthful, several times a day, for years.

What it does

• Raises the bowl to a height your cat can eat from with a neutral neck position

• Supports a more natural posture through the neck and spine at mealtime

• Keeps the bowl in one place instead of sliding across the floor

Often helps older cats, cats that eat hunched, and anyone whose cat pulls food out of the bowl to eat it off the floor.

If your cat is vomiting after meals, eating less, or showing neck or joint pain, see your vet — a stand is a comfort improvement, not a treatment.