Mealtime is serious business for dogs, but who says it
cannot also be something of a game? Bright-colored food-safe plastic molded dog
dishes with squiggly or maze-like designs are making the scene in many homes.
The idea behind slow feed dog bowls is that the intriguing
molded plastic designs are supposed to prevent dogs from bolting down their
food. Slower eating is likely to prevent bloat and promote healthier digestion.
Apparently, promotional veterinarians have recommended such serving-ware for
canines.
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| Outward Hound Slow Feeder Dog Bowl |
Do slow feed dog
bowls really slow down hungry dogs?
Maybe they do, but it looks like we’re talking a matter of seconds here, at least in my house.
My dogs manage to eat promptly, once their dishes hit the floor. But they do
seem to enjoy the process!
Personally, I like that these slow feed dog dishes are
sturdy and solid, with non-slip bases. Generally priced between $10 and $20, they
come in multiple sizes and colors and inner patterns, so it’s easy to tell
which dish belongs to which dog (for portion control and customized feeding of
multiple dogs). And they hold up to countless dishwasher cycles.
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| Harmony Mint Plastic Slow Feeder Dog Bowl |
Image/s:
Product promo photos / fair use
? Mine does. She flinches and
tries to pull back. More than once, she’s been clipped to the quick (causing
bleeding), so we don’t like using clippers, either.
