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

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The Animal Planet Maze Feeder is somewhat of a hidden gem. No consumer or storekeeper we interviewed was aware of the product. 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. To find the number one slow-feed bowl, we used the following tests: How much time did the slow feeder add to feeding time? Slow feeders come in a ridiculous amount of shapes, sizes and colors. They come with prongs, wedges, valleys and mazes. They come in jumbo, extra small and every size in between. There are flat-feeder mats and feeders with high sides. They come in plastic, stainless steel or ceramic. The options are seemingly endless.

Now that we had our pile of slow-feeder dog bowls, it was time to compare them to each other, to determine which was truly the best. 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.

On the stainless steel front, the DuraPet Slow-Feed Dog Bowl hardly slowed down our hungry dogs at all. The distance between the hump and the edges of the bowl was too wide and allowed even large snouted dogs to scarf down their food. On average, the DuraPet stainless steel dog bowl only added an extra 20 seconds to feeding time. 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. However, if you decide to skip the slow-feed bowl, then this is my next best recommendation. It added the most difficulty to mealtime without making a mess. Conclusion 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 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. Some of you will only clean your dog bowl once a week (if ever). That’s cool – you won’t spend too much time cleaning anyway. 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!I must stress that these experiences were uncommon. Almost everyone we spoke to had universal praise for slow-feed bowls. Like more traditional dishes, slow feeder bowls come in all sorts of materials including plastic, stainless steel, ceramic, and silicone. Two different sizes of kibble were used during testing – one for small dogs and the other for medium to large.

Any uneaten food is an invitation for unwanted guests, such as raccoons and squirrels, to set up home in your yard. We bought the large size for our dogs to test. Measuring 19 centimetres in diameter and 7 centimetres in depth, the Super Design Gobble-Stop Slow Feeder bowl has three raised grooves to slow down eating. This design is by far the least complicated which may be better for the dogs who get frustrated with too intricate a design. Let’s see if this is the case.

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Without easy access to his food, your dog can only eat small amounts at a time, extending his mealtime.