Slow-Feed and Control Bowls

Some dogs need to slow down a bit when they eat, or they need to eat less, and then slow-feed bowls is a good solution. Slow-feed bowls prevent binge eating and prevent the dog from eating the food too fast. With control bowls one can keep track of how much the dog eats - which is great for weight control of overweight or underweight dogs as well as growing puppies.

Different special bowls can be used for weight loss diets for dogs. Usin slow-feed bowls is a great way to feed the dog more slowly so that it does not eat too fast. Dogs that eat too fast risk choking, gas and digestive problems, which is another reason to use slowfeed bowls. All dogs that binge eat or eat too fast do not have problems with obesity, but those who have it can benefit from the effects of the special bowls. SlowFeed bowls usually have elevations, walls, pits, knobs or other ways to make the feed more difficult to access and thus slow down the dog that cannot eat as quickly. This means that the dog cannot get as much food in its mouth at one and the same time, and some bowls require the dog to put or move the food to access it.

A slow feed bowl can also be good activation for the dog, which then has to train their natural instincts to hunt / search for food. These bowls are available in many different models - some are more advanced and make it more difficult to access the food, which means that the dog really gets to work on problem solving. Sometimes the dog may need to use the paws, or push with their nose, to move the food for access. If the dog eats too fast, you can try to feed using a strategy game or puzzle for dogs that works in much the same way as a slow-feed bowl. Some games are trays with elevations and spikes - like slow-feed bowls - but on a larger surface. Other games have boxes and lids that the dog needs to move on or open to access the food, which makes the level of difficulty higher.

Control bowls and weight control bowls for dogs are often bowls that have built-in scales or stands with scales so that you can keep track of how much the dog eats. If your dog needs to lose weight, gain weight or keep his weight, a control bowl can help with this. It also makes it easier to give the right amount of feed according to instructions from the veterinarian, feed advisor, nutritionist or what is on the food packaging. If your dog needs to lose weight and is put on a special diet for weight loss, one can use a weight control bowl to make sure the dog keeps the diet and eats the right amount. The control bowls also work great for dogs that need to gain weight and for growing puppies.