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Go Slow Feeder Dog Bowls Help Protect A Dog From Bloat
For those of us basset lovers, we well recognize that allowing a dog such as a basset to eat too fast can cause a deadly condition called Bloat.
Bloat happens when a dog gulps food and it enters the stomach too quickly. The stomach then can twist and turn on itself. Digestive gasses accumulate in the trapped stomach and the dog literally bloats!
If not addressed by a veterinarian immediately, bloat is almost always fatal.
I should know; my family lost our first basset, Wrinkles, to this deadly disease. Back in the day, we didn’t know about the disease but, man, I sure do now!
Bloat happens, not only with Bassets, but any deep chested dog, such as Great Danes, Shepherds, etc.
That’s why slow feeder bowls (aka Go Slow bowls) were created. These bowls have a design that the dog has to eat around, thereby slowing Rover up. Some bowls, like that one there above, claim that they can slow a dog’s eating by 10x normal speed. I believe it as that’s the exact bowl we use for Dash.
See more ways to slow up a dog’s eating with my companion article: Interactive Dog Bowls
Slow Feeder Bowls On Amazon.com
Amazon carries a great selection of Go Slow bowls. Make sure, when picking out your favorite bowl, to order the right size. Dash uses a large go slow bowl, while Pearl, our itty bitty pug uses a small.
Outward Hound Kyjen 51002 Fun Feeder Slow Feed Interactive Bloat Stop Dog Bowl, Large, BlueSkid Stop Slow Feed Bowl – Medium (Color May Vary)Slow Feed Dog Bowl | A-Maze-In-A-Bowl for Dogs | Interactive Feed Bowl – Slow Down EatingColor you Puppy Dog Anti-Gulping Food Bowl Dish Slow Feeding DishFoir Anti Choking Fun Feeder Slow Feed Interactive Bloat Stop Dog Bowl pet Slow Feeder Dog Bowls (Blue)Siensync Slow Feeder Dog Bowl, ã€NON SLIP VERSION ã Fun Feeder Interactive Bloat Stop Dog Bowl, Eco-friendly Durable Non Toxic Bamboo Fiber Slow Feed Dog Bowl, 8 InchOotdpet Fun Feeder Slow Feed Dog Bowl Slow Feed Interactive Bloat Stop Dog BowlPet Feeding Bowl Portable Silicone Dog Cat Bloat Stop Slow Feed Dog Feeder Interactive Fun Anti-Choke Pet Dog Cat Puppy Healthy Eating Feeder Eco-Friendly Safe Pet Bowl Dish Green
Metal Anti-Gulp Feeder Bowls
Some dogs just prefer a metal bowl so here’s a great selection of metal anti-gulp dog food bowls for them.
QT Dog Stainless Steel Brake-Fast Bowl, Medium, 64 OzOurPets DuraPet Slow Feed Premium Stainless Steel Dog BowlNEATER PET BRANDS Slow Feed Bowl Stainless Steel (Large Size) Fits in Large Neater Feeders and Most 2 Quart FeedersMr. Peanut’s Stainless Steel Interactive Slow Feed Dog Bowl with a Silicone Base, Fun Healthy Bloat Stop Feeder (Medium)