Practical and elegant, the Classic Diner dog food stations from QT Dog are made from hand-forged iron and powder-coated in a choice of durable finishes to suit Fido’s personal style: black, hammered silver, or the very trendy hammered copper.

Alternately, for those who prefer a less ornate design, there’s the Wrought Iron Dog Bone Diner from barker & meowsky on Amazon. It’s equally attractive, with those gently curved legs and a cute bone design on the front, and would look extra-great in either a mod-urban or a retro style kitchen.

Many dog owners prefer to give a dog his food and water in a raised bowl (and I’m one of them) because it may help to prevent bloat in those deep-chested dog breeds who are at higher risk of developing Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV).

So when a raised feeding station can improve a dog’s digestion and look pretty too… that’s just a bonus!a