Dogit Go-Slow Anti-Gulp Dog Bowl, Black, Large, 1.2 Litre

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When you first introduce your dog to a slow feeder, I recommend doing so on a hard, flat surface. Suitability for different breeds of dog The slow-feeder bowls that extended our dogs’ eating by the largest amount of time were the winners. Wet food takes a little longer to eat it so can keep them busier longer,” says Robinson, explaining why it's less common to need a slow feeder bowl for dogs accustomed to wet food. But keep in mind that some designs might work better with dry food than with wet food. 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 bowl is three pieces. It is relatively small, only 54 fluid ounces (or 1.4 liters) , which if you have a larger dog, could mean several refills per day so your dog can get their full daily ration of water. Slow-feed bowls are most commonly used with dry food. With that said, we also wanted to test their performance with wet and raw foods. As dog owners, we have all known a pooch that eats far too fast, and probably has eyes bigger than their belly! Introducing the smart dog bowl to slow down eating; a simple and effective solution to prevent the health issues caused by gulping down dinner!However, right now, I see no good reason to choose a ceramic slow feeder over our other recommendations. 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. However, just because a dog has arthritis doesn’t mean that he won’t gulp down his meal when given the chance. When it comes to stainless steel dog bowls, this is as good as it gets. Mr. Peanut’s is a family-owned business that tests all the products they manufacture on their own dogs… And, it shows.

By placing a tennis ball in your dog’s bowl, your dog will be forced to eat around it, slowing down his mealtime. 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.Stop that gulping with a slow feeder to save yourself from the hassle. Is your dog gassy after eating? Now that you know what and how we tested, it’s time to introduce you to those who tested the slow-feed dog bowls. The solid construction becomes particularly apparent when compared with other slow-feed bowls on the market. I was particularly impressed that food-safe plastic is used – no BPA, PVC or phthalates. I would feel comfortable eating out of this bowl myself if the situation arises! If your furry friend is better described as a beast than a dog, then this is the slow-feed bowl for you.

That’s where an elevated slow feeder comes in – offering both relief and a solution to your gulping dog. When your dog eats too fast, he swallows larger pieces of kibble without chewing or takes in air with each mouthful. [ 3] Once our mountain of slow-feed dog bowls arrived, it was time to test them! How did we test the slow-feeder dog bowls?Finally, many ceramic slow feeders are not dishwasher-safe. If you want to clean these bowls, you must do it the old-fashioned way – roll up your sleeves and start scrubbing. The Smarter Paws Slow Feeding bowl is light weight and the plastic is quite thin. The maze design is more complicated than some of the others our dogs reviewed. With a combination of longer grooves and oval ones creating numerous compartments, the dog has to work out how to access the food. The aim of the bowl is achieved. Without a doubt dogs take much longer to eat and for those who don’t get frustrated by more complex designs the Smarter Paws bowl is effective. Until Nero gets his paws on it…… Smarter Paws Bowl being put to the test by Nero Again, a slow feeder is the simple solution to air gulping. Does your dog steal from other dogs at mealtime?