Stainless steel: This durable, rust-resistant metal is an excellent choice. Some stainless steel bowls are not dishwasher safe, so they may be the healthiest materials for pet feeders. In sum, knowing your dog’s personality is key and you may have some trial-and-error before finding the perfect bowl. What To Look for in a Slow Feeder Bowl All four styles of the bowl performed well, considerably increasing the amount of time it took our doggy testers to finish their food. Well, neither would we. That’s why we decided to test how much time each slow-feed bowl added to feeding time. First, it’s not suitable for wet food. But the biggest problem comes when your dog doesn’t find every last piece of kibble…

Now, this isn’t to say we are opposed to ceramic slow-feed bowls. If a better performing ceramic slow feeder is released in the future, I’ll declare it the winner of this category.For example, choosing the right slow feeder for your dog’s size will stop your dog from flipping it. When it came to wet food, the simpler slow feeders outperformed those with more complex mazes. Stainless steel and ceramic bowls with a hump were the easiest to fill with wet or raw food while providing enough of a challenge to slow down our fast-eating dogs.

The only issue we see are chipped teeth. Like with any product you give your dog, you should monitor how he interacts. If he doesn’t use it properly, then you should remove it. Our dog bowls are designed with convenience in mind. Many bowls are dishwasher-safe, making them easy to clean and maintain. We recommend regular cleaning to ensure your dog's feeding area remains hygienic and safe. My only concern is that Mr. Peanut’s only offers two sizes – medium and large. While the medium size still slowed down small dogs, I cannot help but feel that a smaller size would work better. On the stainless steel front, the DuraPet Slow-Feed Dog Bowl hardly slowed down our hungry dogs at all. The distance between the hump and the edges of the bowl was too wide and allowed even large snouted dogs to scarf down their food. On average, the DuraPet stainless steel dog bowl only added an extra 20 seconds to feeding time. Ceramic: While ceramic is normally a great choice for pet bowls, it isn’t right for a slow feeder. Since the bowl requires a lot of interaction, a ceramic bowl would be likely to break. We didn’t find any ceramic bowls that were designed as slow feeders. Size

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It turned out that a slow-feed bowl was as much puzzle as she could handle – it honestly added 30 minutes to her feeding time. Intelligent dogs need mental stimulation. If your dog is easily bored, a slow feeder is a great way to keep her mentally occupied while waiting for her food.

Some of you will only clean your dog bowl once a week (if ever). That’s cool – you won’t spend too much time cleaning anyway.There are tons of practical options too, including raised feeders and non-slip designs, along with handy mats to prevent spillages. All of the products we offer are durable and easy to clean, too. Summer Treats For Your Best Friend Frisco Bone Shaped Ridges Slow Feed Bowls are a budget-friendly option for pet parents looking to slow down their dog’s eating habits. We’re mostly bummed that they only come in one size that’s better suited for medium or large dog breeds. Another downfall is that there is no information on whether or not these bowls are PVC, phthalates, or lead free, although they are labeled as BPA free.