Neater Pet Brands Stainless Steel Slow Feed Bowl - Non-Tip & Non-Skid - Stops Dog Food Gulping, Bloat, Indigestion, and Rapid Eating (Medium, 1 Cup)

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Without easy access to his food, your dog can only eat small amounts at a time, extending his mealtime. First, ceramic slow feeders are much more expensive than their plastic or metal counterparts. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am happy to pay more for a product that performs. But the ceramic slow-feed dog bowls I tested did anything but. Every ceramic bowl was flawed. However, owners have varying views of this product. Some found that overly eager pups were able to break it quite easily, while others found that their clever pets simply found the treats too easily. Pros and Cons of the Outward Hound Interactive Puzzle Dog Bowl Pros

Rubber or plastic: Modern rubber and plastic blends are sturdy, durable, and easy to wash. Whether you’re buying plastic for your use or your dog’s, look for materials that are free of toxic bisphenol A(BPA) and other additives. Many feeders have anti-skid rubber pads on the bottom to keep them from moving when your dog eats excitedly. Others are constructed with a more stable base to keep the entire feeder in place. If your dog is very eager at mealtime, look for a solid feeder that can’t easily be tipped over or pushed. 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. When your dog eats too fast, he swallows larger pieces of kibble without chewing or takes in air with each mouthful. [ 3]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. I must stress that these experiences were uncommon. Almost everyone we spoke to had universal praise for slow-feed bowls. Each of the four "presents" can hold about 1/4-1/3 cup of food each, so we could easily get a whole meal's worth in the puzzle for a medium-sized dog. And since each box isn't super large, it's decently difficult for dogs to get more than a few pieces at a time. Each box opens a different way, so your pup will definitely take a few seconds to minutes in between opening each one. We heard on more than one occasion that some dogs refused to play the slow-feeder game. When presented with a slow-feed bowl filled with food, the fussy canine simply chose to flip the bowl instead. 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!

This is important to note because a slow feeder that works well for a large dog might not challenge a dog with a small mouth. Throw flat-faced dogs into the mix, and it’s almost impossible that a single slow-feed bowl could work best for everyone. While this slowed down smaller testers, larger breeds were able to remove the ball from the bowl – either by accident or on purpose. 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: I found that one design, in particular, was suited for the widest range of dogs – big, small and flat-faced… 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.Stomach upset: Even if your dog’s condition isn’t as serious as bloat, it could be unpleasant for your dog to feel stuffed and sluggish after bolting down his food.