If you have been shopping around for cat bowls, you might have noticed the raised design of some models. These are made to help your cat eat or drink water in a more comfortable position. When the cat lowers her head to eat or drink, its stomach remains at a higher position. This causes a risk of backflow.Your cat can suffer gastrointestinal discomfort as a result. The solution found by cat bowl manufacturers was a raised design that is much more comfortable for cats and helps them eat and drink water in a correct position.