Does your dog inhale his/her food? Mine sure does. Reese, the old man Chihuahua, eats so fast that he chokes. Fast eating can lead to serious bloating issues for dogs. The extra air expands their stomach, but then the food expands as well, which causes a belly ache. Not to mention that when dogs gulp down their food, they feel like they didn’t get enough to eat, so they are not satisfied with their meals. It doesn’t matter which brand of dog food you use as long as you ensure that your dog is getting the proper nutrition and doing so as safely as possible. Fast eating can create digestive issues, so you must find ways to curb it.

In search of a way to slow down feeding for Reese, I found this cool-looking feeder/toy. It is interactive to keep dogs interested as they figure out how to get the food. They have to rotate it with their nose or paws for the food to fall out, and when it does, the maze tray makes them take their time eating.

This dog food feeder has two different-sized holes for dispensing both small and large kibble. This feeder does not come with a way to seal the larger holes, but tape worked well to modify it for my small dog.

Reese will use his nose and paws to rotate the green tube so that food falls into the tray. Then he moves his body and head around while using his tongue to eat. It can take up to 20 minutes for Reese to finish his food using this feeder, which eliminates the choking and discomfort.

The feeder is also adjustable, so you can raise and lower it to fit your dog’s height. Oh yeah, and cats can use it too!

Thanks to this cool invention, my mission to help Reese is accomplished. Plus, he thinks it is so much fun!

This interactive slow feeder is $25 on Amazon with ratings of 4 out of 5 stars. Here is what the company has to say about their product. . .

    • This puzzle toy is made using high-quality materials that are both durable and non-toxic to ensure your dog stays healthy while having fun.
    • This Interactive Dog Toy is made to provide your dog with a challenge that’s both fun and provides hours of entertainment for your pet.
    • High-quality food-grade plastic material, BPA-free, safe, healthy, and environmentally safe.

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