When dogs scarf their food down without chewing, they can choke or vomit or cause themselves a serious upset stomach. A serious medical implication can from this: bloat. Bloat, medically known as gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV) is life-threatening in dogs. The stomach fills with air, overstretching it and causing it to rotate which cuts off blood flow from the abdomen and legs from returning to the heart. Toxic hormones are released by the pancreas and, in short, your dog’s heart can stop as a result. It goes without saying that slow-feeder bowls are more challenging to clean than your regular dog bowl. OurPets Spiral Slow Feeder Insert Slow Feeder Dog Bowls are perfect if you already love your dog’s food bowl, but want an insert to help slow down their eating. This wheel-shaped insert fits most dog bowls, but it states that it fits best in dog bowls made to fit 4-11 cups of food. We’re not sure what kind of horse-dog is eating 11 cups of food at once, but it’s safe to say that this insert probably isn’t suitable for teeny tiny dog bowls.

Other stainless steel bowls either made the gap too wide, allowing dogs easy access to the food, or too tight, preventing them from eating altogether. For starters, it required a spoon to mash the food into the gaps of the maze. If you skipped this step, the food would sit awkwardly on top of the bowl – which didn’t slow down mealtime. The time started with the dog’s first bite and stopped once the last piece of kibble entered the dog’s mouth. Treat your pet to their own personalised food bowl, mat, feeding stand or food container, along with a range of other handy eating and drinking accessories that will confirm their place as a key member of your family and make feeding time easy and fun!My only concern is that Mr. Peanut’s only offers two sizes – medium and large. While the medium size still slowed down small dogs, I cannot help but feel that a smaller size would work better. There are many reasons why dog owners prefer stainless steel to plastic. Not only are they easy to clean, but they are virtually indestructible. Perfect for those unstoppable chewers who have to gnaw on everything in sight. This bowl has a excellent adjustability and can be set at 2.5 inches, 7.5 inches, and even 11.6 inches high. This means it is ideal for any size of dog or even for growing pups! Chloe is always smiling and getting into mischief. She loves belly rubs, chasing the four wheeler and tries to devour Fiona (our next tester) whenever she gets a chance. 4. Fiona The food bowl has a unique design with raised parts to help slow your dog’s eating down. Both bowls can hold up to even cups of food or water and are made from sturdy stainless steel. Both bowls are also dishwasher safe.

These obstructions] physically prevent pets from eating food too fast,” says Laura Robinson, veterinarian and advisor to the online pet clinic Pawp. But they also come with a few other advantages too.Now, this isn’t to say we are opposed to ceramic slow-feed bowls. If a better performing ceramic slow feeder is released in the future, I’ll declare it the winner of this category. Got a smaller pup? This slow feeder dog bowl offers a single pattern in two smaller sizes. The extra small holds a half cup of dry food and has a diameter of 5.5 inches, while the small can be filled with 1 1/4 cups of food and has a diameter of 6.9 inches. While these sizes are great for smaller breeds, the sides are still quite deep (1.6 and 2.3 inches) and may not be suitable for short-nosed dogs. No dogs were overfed or starved during our testing process. But rather, they seemed to enjoy the entire process.

Stop that gulping with a slow feeder to save yourself from the hassle. Is your dog gassy after eating? Older pets and those with arthritis sometimes struggle to eat from bowls on the floor, in which case elevated bowls can help them and relieve discomfort. Based on the name, JW Skid Stop Slow-Feed Bowl, you would assume this slow feeder doesn’t skid, right? Well, let me assure you that this is one of the slipperiest slow feeders we tested, sliding over tiles, wood and concrete with minimal effort from our dogs. The amount of dog food each slow feeder can hold also came into play. If your large dog eats 6 cups of kibble per meal, a slow feeder that only holds 2 cups isn’t going to cut it.Made of BPA-free plastic, the bowl is dishwasher safe and has a non-slip pad at the bottom to keep your pup’s dinner in place. The small holds 3/4 cup of dry dog food, the medium holds two cups, and the large holds four cups. I must stress that these experiences were uncommon. Almost everyone we spoke to had universal praise for slow-feed bowls. This article was written by Mary Jo DiLonardo, a dog products reviewer for The Spruce Pets. The proud mom of a rescue dog, she has fostered around 60 dogs and puppies. She always feeds her own dog and her foster pups with slow feeders or snuffle mats. She has tried lots of different bowls and is always looking for the most durable and effective pet products. For more than 25 years, she has covered a wide range of topics focused on nature, pets, science, and anything that helps make the world a better place. I found the product to be sturdy and well-designed. However, the edges of the bowl and ridges on the inside made it too difficult for Olivia, our flat-faced dog, to reach the food. Lessen Chances Of Stomach Upset– Fast eaters often tend to have stomach-upset, resulting in diarrhea or vomiting. Slow feeder bowls can help reduce these symptoms 1 before your pup blows chunks across the room in front of house guests (again).