It’s important to choose a slow feeder bowl that is the appropriate level of difficulty for your pet as if it’s too easy then they won’t slow down, while if it is too difficult then you risk frustrating your dog.

If choosing a plastic or silicone item, make sure it's nontoxic and free from BPA, phthalates, and other potentially hazardous materials. If your dog likes to chew, these might not always be the best choice because they can gnaw off pieces. I’m going to be straight up with you. At the time of writing this, ceramic slow feeders aren’t great. Here at DogLab, we do not recommend products that we wouldn’t use ourselves. Because of this, I find myself unable to declare any ceramic slow feeder an outright winner. Give your food thief a slow-feed dog bowl. By doing so, you give your other dogs a head start in finishing their meal. Does your dog need an easy puzzle to solve? If you want to make mealtimes fun for your furry friends without overspending, B&M is the place to go! If your dog is a little slow and you want to offer them a challenge they can complete, a slow-feed bowl could be the answer you are looking for.

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It is worth mentioning that no bowl could be called spill-proof when used on grass. Because grass has a certain amount of give, larger dogs could squeeze a paw or nose under the bowl and flip it. Slow feeders come in a ridiculous amount of shapes, sizes and colors. They come with prongs, wedges, valleys and mazes. They come in jumbo, extra small and every size in between. There are flat-feeder mats and feeders with high sides. They come in plastic, stainless steel or ceramic. The options are seemingly endless. You see, she was the proud owner of a Pekingese. It so happened that it was a Pekingese who could not figure out any puzzle feeder she was given. She knows the food goes in. She can smell it. She wants it. But she could never figure out how to reach it. The non-skid silicone base did exactly what it claimed, preventing our dogs from pushing their bowl across the floor. Slow feeders go way beyond the usual bowl nowadays. "Durable plastic or metal are great choices for dog bowls. Regardless of the material of your dog’s bowls, remember to wash them regularly as harmful bacteria can stay on food bowls if they aren’t cleaned properly," Dr. Miller shares. There are tons of ways to slow feeder your pet, but here are the top three that we highlighted:

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Prevent Choking– Just like with people who eat too fast, it’s easy for food to “go down the wrong pipe” and cause choking. Slow feeder dog bowls help slow down eating, so that your dog actually chews their food, lessening the chances of it being inhaled 1. (Hmm, we know some humans who could use one of these!) There are tons of practical options too, including raised feeders and non-slip designs, along with handy mats to prevent spillages. All of the products we offer are durable and easy to clean, too. Summer Treats For Your Best Friend While indigestion is one of the most common symptoms pet parents notice when their dog is eating too fast, there are others that can be even more dangerous. Here's a few reasons it might be best to switch your dog to a slow feeder, according to the American Kennel Club.

The non-slip base is not strong enough to hold it in place for large or particularly enthusiastic dogs. We found this enrichment puzzle to be a great novice-style activity. It's simple enough for dogs not used to enrichment toys to get but provides enough of a challenge for pups that regularly have enrichment play. And after multiple uses, our tester pup still had to work through opening each box—he didn't remember straight away. On the stainless steel front, the DuraPet Slow-Feed Dog Bowl hardly slowed down our hungry dogs at all. The distance between the hump and the edges of the bowl was too wide and allowed even large snouted dogs to scarf down their food. On average, the DuraPet stainless steel dog bowl only added an extra 20 seconds to feeding time. I really wanted to like the Gobble Stopper because the idea behind it is unique. Instead of buying an entirely new bowl for your dog, you add the Gobble Stopper to your pet’s current bowl, and it obstructs your dog, slowing him down during feeding. Unfortunately, it had one significant flaw – the dog-bone shape basically encourages your dog to chew and lift it. Our larger testers, like Lucy and Cooper, overcame the suction cup in seconds, discarding the Gobble Stopper every time it was added to the bowl. We’ve included everything from stainless steel bowls to plastic bowls, from bowls with raised feeders to bowls with no-spill mats, and of course, color options galore! You can even get your very own slow-feeder bowl as an add-on with your monthly BARK Food delivery. What’s Below:

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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. Whether you’re looking for a slow feeder dog bowl for your itty bitty Chihuahua, your Great Dane who is the size of a small planet, your flat-faced pug, or your long-snouted Borzoi, this list has something for everyone.