[LotteWinter]

Hey everyone!

I have a question about the elevated footbowls..
Is it necessary to buy a foodbowl that is adjustable in height?
On the internet are pros and cons so I don't know what to do.

Thanks!

 

[WasChampionFan]

Really bad idea, the later studies on bloat recommended you do two things: slow down a fast eater and do not use elevated bowls.

Early on it was thought elevated bowls helped, but they actually increase bloat risk quite substantially.

 

[Willow52]

Really bad idea, the later studies on bloat recommended you do two things: slow down a fast eater and do not use elevated bowls.

Early on it was thought elevated bowls helped, but they actually increase bloat risk quite substantially.

I've read the same thing.

 

[Zazoo]

Sorry to hyjack this post, but how do you slow down a fast eater?.. Zane wolfs down his food in two secs.. I've tried different things to try to make him eat slower but nothing I've tried works.. :/

 

[Jennifer1]

I had no idea that elevated bowls increased bloat! I've been using one for 12 yrs! It is handy because I can store the food in the stand.....

To slow down a speedy eater I've heard of adding golf balls or getting a bowl like this one
Amazon.com: Brake-Fast Dog Food Slow Feed Bowl - Medium Blue: Pet Supplies

 

[Stef_Walsh]

Sorry to hyjack this post, but how do you slow down a fast eater?.. Zane wolfs down his food in two secs.. I've tried different things to try to make him eat slower but nothing I've tried works.. :/

There are dog bowls you can buy that have bumps in them or come with large balls or something so that the dog has to try to eat around them, thus slowing them down.

 

[Zazoo]

I had no idea that elevated bowls increased bloat! I've been using one for 12 yrs! It is handy because I can store the food in the stand.....

To slow down a speedy eater I've heard of adding golf balls or getting a bowl like this one
Amazon.com: Brake-Fast Dog Food Slow Feed Bowl - Medium Blue: Pet Supplies

Thanks Jennifer.. I will see if I can order my Zane one of these bowls..

 

[wmag]

Sorry to hyjack this post, but how do you slow down a fast eater?.. Zane wolfs down his food in two secs.. I've tried different things to try to make him eat slower but nothing I've tried works.. :/

I use a kong to slow Kasey down. I fill up the kong put the rest in her bowl then put the kong on top. She eats around the kong then picks it up to get the food out and goes back to her bowl for the rest. It used to take her a minute to eat all her food but this way it takes at least 5! It also helps when she shakes the kong the food slides all over the kitchen floor and she has to move all over to get it!

 

[WasChampionFan]

Sorry to hyjack this post, but how do you slow down a fast eater?.. Zane wolfs down his food in two secs.. I've tried different things to try to make him eat slower but nothing I've tried works.. :/

I have found using a really big kibble works like Royal Canin Labrador, which is also recommend for Goldens. They will learn to eat slower.

Or buy a cast iron muffin tin and spread the food in the cups, that really works well. For pups especially, they learn to slow down faster.

 

[Zazoo]

I use a kong to slow Kasey down. I fill up the kong put the rest in her bowl then put the kong on top. She eats around the kong then picks it up to get the food out and goes back to her bowl for the rest. It used to take her a minute to eat all her food but this way it takes at least 5! It also helps when she shakes the kong the food slides all over the kitchen floor and she has to move all over to get it!

Madison ate her Kong.. Had to throw it out.. :/ lol I will have to look into getting a new one just for Zane..

 

[Zazoo]

I have found using a really big kibble works like Royal Canin Labrador, which is also recommend for Goldens. They will learn to eat slower.

Or buy a cast iron muffin tin and spread the food in the cups, that really works well. For pups especially, they learn to slow down faster.

I buy ACTR1UM Holistics for large breed, its a good size dog food, but it doesn't matter on the size for Zane.. It doesn't even have to be edible and he'll try to eat it.. :/ I'm going to try to get one of those Anti-Gulp bowls..

 

[vcm5]

To slow down a fast eater try a muffin tin or a bundt pan!

 

[Sally's Mom]

Elevated food bowls correlate with an increased risk of bloat. Bad idea.

 

[vjm1639]

we were spreading Journey's food out on a big cookie sheet to slow him down. Adding a bit of wet food has also helped.