Unfortunately, eating so quickly can be quite dangerous for our dogs. First, they can choke, which is obviously life-threatening. Gagging on their food will often result in vomiting and discomfort, as well. Second, eating quickly increases the risk of a serious medical condition called bloat.
Why do some dogs eat their food so fast?
Most dogs have the tendency to carry a competitive nature, simply because they have a wolf-like tendency. This means that the faster they finish the food, the better chance they have for survival, and it also ensures that other dogs won't get too much of their food when they have the chance to steal it.
How fast is too fast for a dog to eat?
What is this? If a large breed puppy like a Husky can finish 2 cups of food in a minute or less, that's too fast. If a small breed puppy can finish 1/2 cup of food in less than 45 seconds, that's too fast. If you can't hear or see your puppy chewing, they're probably eating too fast.
Should dogs eat fast or slow?
Eating so quickly doesn't allow dogs to chew or even really taste their food. More worrisome is that a dog speed eating can cause choking, gagging, vomiting, and an even more serious condition called Gastric Dilation (colloquially known as bloat). Canine bloat can result from a dog eating too much or too fast.
How do you stop a dog from eating too fast?
To slow your pet down, here are 5 tips:1Start by talking to your vet. Rule out any parasites and ensure that they are getting the nutrition they need. ... 2More frequent meal times. ... 3Use a slow feeder bowl or puzzle toy. ... 4Use a muffin pan, or Bundt pan. ... 5Put a ball or toy in the bowl with their food.
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