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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It turned out that a slow-feed bowl was as much puzzle as she could handle – it honestly added 30 minutes to her feeding time.

Two different sizes of kibble were used during testing – one for small dogs and the other for medium to large. The elevated design of this feeding station is ideal for older pets or those suffering from joint issues. While each slow-feed dog bowl may look different, they all are designed to slow any dog who wolfs down their food.

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I suspect that part of the reason for the popularity is that the Fun Feeder Slo-Bowl by Outward Hound is suitable for a broad range of dogs. With four different styles and two sizes, Outward Hound offers something for big, small and flat-faced dogs – something that no other brand delivered. First, it’s not suitable for wet food. But the biggest problem comes when your dog doesn’t find every last piece of kibble…

The Petrageous Slow-Feed Bowl had a raised paw print design that allowed kibble to fall between the gaps, slowing down feeding. However, the imprint sat low in the bowl and could be covered with a single cup of kibble. Any additional cups saw it function as a standard dog bowl. 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.Some dogs are just more energetic than others and need a little more enrichment, so for these pets we have chosen the Outward Hound Interactive Puzzle Dog Bowl. Consider the design of the slow bowl or slow feeder. Does it seem like it would be right for your dog? Would it be too tough or too easy? It’s better to start off with an easier bowl and switch to a harder one if necessary. The Best Slow Feeder Bowls: Summary When bloat strikes, your dog’s stomach twists or swells, which in turn can cut off the blood supply to vital organs. In severe cases, bloat is deadly. The non-slip base stopped the bowls from sliding around at mealtime and performed well on all surfaces. Even our most excited dogs were able to eat their meal without food spilling.

This pattern comes in two sizes. The mini/medium holds two cups and the regular/large holds four. One of our test dogs eats 1/2 cup per meal and uses the regular/large size. That means all pieces fall in the grooves and it takes some time to eat them. The bowl is made from plastic that is BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. It has a non-skid base and can be cleaned on the top shelf of the dishwasher. While this slowed down smaller testers, larger breeds were able to remove the ball from the bowl – either by accident or on purpose. 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.

The Best Slow Feeder Bowls for Dogs FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 

When your dog eats too fast, he swallows larger pieces of kibble without chewing or takes in air with each mouthful. [ 3]

If your dog flips or spills the bowl, he is once again free to chow down on his dinner at a rapid pace.

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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. 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. 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. And to do that, we first needed food. We used two different sized kibbles to test the effectiveness of each slow-feeder. If you want to make mealtimes fun for your furry friends without overspending, B&M is the place to go!