How to Slow My Dog From Inhaling Food
If your dog is eating too quickly, it can cause health problems in your pet. When dogs inhale their food they can become bloated, vomit or event develop gastric dilatation-volvulus, which is a stomach condition that can be fatal. If your pet is making a habit out of downing meals, you need to step in and try different tips and tricks until your dog begins eating at a normal pace.
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Feed your pet around the same time each day. If your dog has to wait too long in between meals, the animal may be starving and want to gobble up all the food as soon as it becomes available.
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Purchase two smaller bowls instead of one large bowl if you have two dogs. If both dogs have to eat out of the same bowl, they may fight over the food causing one or both of the animals to eat too fast.
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Serve your dog two small meals per day instead of one large meal. This will promote eating in smaller portions.
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Invest in bowls that are made specifically for dogs that eat too quickly. These bowls break the food up into sections so it is not possible for your dog to put large portions of food in her mouth.
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Buy a large case of the same brand of dog food so that you are not switching brands every time you go to the pet store. If your pet becomes confused over the change in food it may result in erratic eating behavior.
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Tips & Warnings
If you try all the at-home tips that you can think of and your dog is still not slowing down her eating pace, it may be time to hire a professional trainer to help.
If your dog is dry heaving after she has gulped down a meal and her stomach is swollen you should call the vet immediately. Your dog may need an injection or surgery if her stomach has become twisted. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
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