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

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Why a quarter? Well, we had a lot of bowls to get through, and we didn’t want to overfeed our dogs. From a human perspective (yes we are the ones having to do the washing up, boo hoo), this bowl is more fiddly to clean than a standard round bowl. We feed our dogs dry biscuits so this is a minor point, but if using wet food or raw food the washing part may keep the humans out of trouble for a few minutes too. Details 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. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most compelling arguments for using a slow-feed bowl… 1. Are you worried about bloat? Well, you should be! 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.

Lucy is never sad. She lives on a horse farm and is quite convinced that she actually is a horse. She enjoys pizza crust and galloping around the yard doing her best imitation of a horse. 3. Chloe You will have to add the anti-moving strips yourself to the bottom of the bowl, but it only takes a moment. I found that one design, in particular, was suited for the widest range of dogs – big, small and flat-faced…

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. 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. We heard a similar story from a Bloodhound owner. His dog didn’t understand how to get the food out of his slow feed bowl and with each bite, would clamp down on the edges of the bowl which resulted in chipping a tooth. This was my favorite dog bowl of the set I tested. I found it to be the largest, easiest, most aesthetic (I like steel, so I understand if that’s a niche opinion), and is the easiest to manage. Unlike some of the competition, it does not have a top piece to pop on and off (and ultimately wear out) and seems like it will do well in the dishwasher. Additionally, it did not require any consumables or electricity, which is always a plus. All did not end well for the Smarter Paws Slow Feeding bowl but Nero is one of a kind so don’t let this put you off the bowl. It isn’t as sturdy as some of the others our dogs tested, but this is reflected in the price. For a starter slow feeder and for dogs who enjoy a challenge at the same time, this bowl would be a good one to start with.

Because of this, we broke down the performance of slow feeders into different categories, awarding a winner in each. Stainless steel bowls are the most durable and easy to clean. They don’t harbor bacteria and are dishwasher safe. Make sure the materials are food-grade and discard them if they develop rust. However, just because a dog has arthritis doesn’t mean that he won’t gulp down his meal when given the chance.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. With this in mind, we decided that the time taken to eat a meal should be the number-one ranking factor. 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.

Any uneaten food is an invitation for unwanted guests, such as raccoons and squirrels, to set up home in your yard.The best-performing ceramic slow feeder, the Magisso Happy Pet Project Ceramic Bowl, was unsuited for wider snouts and flat faces. The sizing also ran small making this bowl unsuitable for larger dogs. Two different sizes of kibble were used during testing – one for small dogs and the other for medium to large. Many dog behavioral experts recommend using a puzzle feeder to provide much-needed stimulation to bored dogs. [ 5] 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.