Ditching the slow feed bowl and incorporating more fun and healthy options can keep your dog from eating too fast
Let's face it: some dogs are more "enthusiastic" than others when it comes to mealtime. Seldom do I ever hear that people have a difficult time getting their dogs to eat. In my line of work, I see that is a very good thing because it helps me gauge how a pet is doing in the absence of their humans. A good appetite means that they're feeling comfortable with what's happening. For some dogs, nothing slows them down when it comes to eating their meals. Surely many of you can relate — you know, the dog that gobbles up their food like they've not eaten in days. For this reason, mealtime can pose a real problem for some families, especially if it involves having multiple dogs in the house. This was the case in my own household for years, and having tried different approaches to help mitigate the issues associated with my dog's habit of inhaling their food – with the risk of a life-threatening condition called bloat being one – I realized some things. ...