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

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Now this may seem like a lot, but it is worth mentioning that many of these slow feeders were variations offered by a single brand. You see, some brands offered slow feeders in different sizes, shapes and materials. 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. The simpler the feeder is, the better it will work with wet or raw food. Definitely make sure your feeder is dishwasher safe if using wet food," Robinson says. This Road Refresher bowl was a strong choice for travel use cases, for a number of design decisions & smart features. 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.

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. Even though this feeder is on the larger size, the Neater Slow Feeder could be used by dogs of any size. Best of all, its unique egg-crate design slowed down all types of dogs during feeding – even flat-faced dogs! Stop that gulping with a slow feeder to save yourself from the hassle. Is your dog gassy after eating?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. The only downside to stainless steel slow feeders is that metal is harder to work with than plastic, which means the patterns found on these slow feeders are much simpler than those made from plastic.

When your dog eats too fast, he swallows larger pieces of kibble without chewing or takes in air with each mouthful. [ 3] Because of this, we broke down the performance of slow feeders into different categories, awarding a winner in each. Gas is a particular problem in breeds with pushed-in faces including Boxers, Bulldogs and Pugs. [ 4] However, stainless steel slow feeders offered a noticeable improvement in feeding time. From our testing, our number one slow-feed dog bowl tripled the time it took for dogs to finish their meal compared to a regular dog bowl. 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.The UPSKY bowl includes both a carbon filter – that the water does not pass thru – and a prying tool. The prying tool works to take off the outer plastic ring, that allows assembly, filter insertion, and cleaning. You’ll need to keep this tool for future cleaning, as you’ll need to change out the filter. 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. Any slow-feed bowl that prevented a dog from adequately obtaining their meal was omitted as a contender in that category. Further testing observations Any uneaten food is an invitation for unwanted guests, such as raccoons and squirrels, to set up home in your yard.

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. When it came to wet food, the simpler slow feeders outperformed those with more complex mazes. Stainless steel and ceramic bowls with a hump were the easiest to fill with wet or raw food while providing enough of a challenge to slow down our fast-eating dogs.

The Animal Planet Maze Feeder holds an impressive amount of food – up to 10 cups. Even if you use the largest-sized kibble, you’ll be hard-pressed to fill this bowl to capacity. 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. Nero’s testing may not be quite as dainty as Maya’s but we all have different ways of approaching meal time. Once again Nero, not to be outsmarted took one look at the bowl, emptied the contents and devoured his meal. This one remained intact however. Phew. Nero’s thorough testing methods on the bowl Details This was the most common advice I came across when researching how to get a dog to eat slower without buying a slow-feed bowl. Now that you know what and how we tested, it’s time to introduce you to those who tested the slow-feed dog bowls.