Antblocker Ant Free Dog Food Bowl Tray - Terra Cotta - 19in x 14in x 4in - Keeps Ants and Most Other Crawling pests Out of Your Pets Food ELEVATED PLATFORM - The Antblocker raised platform provides ease of access to food and water which can help facilitate movement of food when traveling from the mouth to the stomach. Consuming food from elevated dog bowls places less strain on the dog's neck, hips, shoulders and joints, which promotes better posture. This is a major importance for dogs of advanced age and those with arthritis. Using The AntBlocker keeps the feeding area cleaner than if you merely placed the feed bowls on the floor. Furthermore, raised dog feeders are easier to clean. No more getting down on your hands and knees to scrub the feeding area clean. Instead, you simply wipe the surface of the AntBlocker clean. REDUCES SLOPPY BEHAVIOR AND MESS - some dogs find joy in splashing the water out of their bowl and on the floor. Using the AntBlocker helps to minimize this type of behavior. MAKE THE DOG FOOD STAY PUT - It is not uncommon for dog bowls to slide across the floor as Fido is trying to enjoy his dinner. Switching to The AntBlocker raised dog bowl platform provides a stable feeding surface that your pup doesn't have to chase as he's trying to eat. EASY TO CLEAN - The AntBlocker ant free pet bowl platform releases easily from the base for cleaning. It can even fit into most dishwashers, on the top rack, and is dishwasher safe. MANY USES - The AntBlocker is also great for outdoor picnics where ants are a problem. Large bags of food can be placed on top for storage in a garage or feed shed. Small outdoor garbage cans placed on top will remain ant free. Anything you don't want ants, or most other crawling pests to have access.