Many people know that our dog is descended from wolves. In the original wild, swallowing as much as possible was the only way to have a better chance of survival. But today’s dogs don’t have to fight for their food, and eat too fast, which can affect their gut health.
To address the problem of fast food for dogs, there are a number of products on the market, namely slow food dispensers.
What are the benefits of letting your dog eat slowly?
First, extending the eating time and increasing the difficulty of eating can play the dual role of fully chewing and reducing the amount of food, so as to prevent obesity. Dogs that eat too fast are five times more likely to develop bloating than those that eat too slowly.
Second, when your dog eats too fast, he swallows a big chunk of the kibble, and it’s easy to take in the air with each bite, which can easily lead to vomiting or burping where the food your dog swallowed goes back up the esophagus or stomach and into the mouth.
Types of slow food
There are a lot of slow food products for dogs out there, and they fall into the following categories:
Slow Food Bowl
The Slow Food bowl is a relatively simple and inexpensive bowl.
Choose products with non-slip pads on the bottom, or the food pans will run all over the place. Owners should choose the right size for their dogs according to the actual situation.
Feed leakage apparatus
Leaky food can also slow down the dog’s eating speed somewhat. Its original design is relatively simple, the function is limited to a hole or porous leaky design, lack of interest and interaction.
Now, designers have also improved on the limitations of leaky food, and started to make leaky food with entertaining features to prevent dogs from eating too fast. Not only can you play, but you can also enjoy a healthy diet while playing.
Automatic pet feeder
Automatic feeders are specially designed feeders for pets. You can provide food for pets regularly and at designated points to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort or obesity caused by too much or too fast feeding.
This is indeed a good option for office workers who don’t have time to take care of their dogs during the day, but the cost is significantly higher than other types of products.
When choosing a slow food bowl for your dog, it is not recommended to choose a bowl with overly complicated lines. A bowl that is too difficult to choose can make a dog feel depressed and become manic.
Hint:
Avoid buying slow food utensils with sharp parts to avoid injury while eating. For combined slow food devices, choose products with large internal components or products that are not easily dropped to prevent pets from choking due to accidental ingestion while playing.
When buying a slow food dispenser, be sure to choose a product made by a regular manufacturer to avoid damage to your dog’s health from inferior products.
Slow food dispensers are not recommended when the dog is unwell.
