Subtract 15-18 cm from the dog's shoulder height, and the top of the dog food bowl is approximately the same as the bottom of the dog's chest, allowing the dog to lower its head to eat naturally without the need to stretch its neck downwards. A bowl that is too high can increase the risk of gastric torsion, also known as gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), which is especially high in some large breed dogs with deep chests, such as Great Danes.

Selection of dog food bowl

1. The size and shape of the dog food bowl should be determined according to the size of the dog's body and the size and shape of its mouth and nose. Those with long muzzles can use deeper instruments, and those with shorter muzzles can use shallower instruments.

2. Food bowls should be cleaned daily to avoid bacterial growth. It’s a good idea to have another set of food bowls ready for rotation when cleaning the food bowls. When the food bowl is scratched, it should be replaced in time to avoid bacterial growth.

3. The stainless steel food bowl is sturdy and durable, and is very suitable for dogs who like to bite the food bowl. Clean and easy to clean, it is the first choice of many veterinarians.

4. Ceramic basins are suitable for dogs who like to move their food bowls around. The texture of ceramic is relatively heavy, so it can prevent the food bowl from sliding around on the floor while the dog is eating.

5. Plastic pots come in many colors, are very light, unbreakable, and relatively cheap. But this kind of food bowl is not suitable for dogs that like to chew the food bowl.