Les 8 meilleures gamelles à alimentation lente pour chien pour empêcher votre chiot de manger trop vite

If your dog is consistently done with their food before you can even put away the scoop, then you might want to consider placing their meals in a slow-feeder dog bowl. Scarfing down food doesn’t just put a quick end to mealtimes—it can actually be hazardous to your pet’s health. “Some dogs eat so fast it will cause them to vomit shortly after eating,” explains veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter, a California-based veterinarian. “Slowing them down can help with this issue.” Eating too quickly can also cause bloat in dogs, which can be life-threatening if not properly treated.

Slow-feeder bowls, mats and puzzles are designed to help dogs eat at a more leisurely pace. “Dogs have to eat around ridges or contours, so they take smaller and slower bites,” Richter explains. For overeaters especially, eating more slowly can make dogs feel fuller on less food. Working a little bit harder also helps keep their minds sharp, which is beneficial to all dogs, but particularly useful for older ones who may not get as much mental stimulation as their younger, more active friends.

Our top pick for the best slow-feeder dog bowl overall is Outward Hound’s Fun Feeder Interactive Dog Bowl, “a tried-and-true feeder bowl that helps dogs eat up to 10 times slower,” according to Dr. Sara Bledsoe, a veterinarian at Chewy. Other favorites include the Pet Parents Forager Snuffle Mat for pets prone to digging, the Hyper Pet IQ Treat Lick Mat for anxious pups and Keegud’s Slow-Feeder Dog Bowl Insert.

Veterinarians, Forbes Vetted editors and dog guardians all agree that Outward Hound makes the best slow-feeder dog bowl on the market. This incredibly popular option has more than 97,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, and it comes in multiple colors and three different sizes. You can use it to feed your pup both dry and wet food, and the designs within each bowl offer varying levels of difficulty; the more complex the pattern, the longer it will take for your pup to finish their meal.

Ce que disent nos rédacteurs : “I use the large size of this slow feeder for my 55-pound dog, and there’s room to spare for additional food, so I’d say it’s a great option for much bigger dogs as well. It’s pretty straightforward and does the job without sliding around the floor,” says Emmy Favilla, managing editor. “I appreciate that the brand also has an option specifically for flat-faced/brachycephalic breeds, since it can be tough for them to reach into the crevices of deeper bowls.”

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Puppies’ needs are different from those of adult dogs, and they’re most likely to thrive with a slow-feeder bowl that caters to their developing minds and bodies. The design of this bowl from Frisco is pretty basic, which is perfect for dogs still figuring out how the world works. While the ridges make it harder for dogs to gobble down their food in seconds, it’s still not very challenging, so you may want to upgrade when your dog gets a bit older.

Ce que disent les experts : “This feeder is great for puppies, as the design isn’t too complex and still separates food with a fun bone ridge design,” says Dr. Bledsoe.

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Large, strong dogs need tough gear, which is exactly what you get with this highly rated bowl with a 3-cup capacity; it scores high marks for durability, functionality and value. The compartments of this slow-feeder bowl are small enough to present a challenge but large enough to accommodate big faces and snouts. The bowl is effective with both wet or dry food, and customers report that it’s very easy to clean. While it’s available in only one design and size, you can choose from nearly a dozen colors.

Ce que disent les critiques : Many Amazon reviewers expressed that they wish they’d bought this bowl sooner. “We just tried it today for the first time and she loved it,” says one person with a Norwegian Elkhound. “I definitely noticed that she took longer to eat than she has been, and every now and then she’d pause and think about how she was going to get her food out next. I think that all she really needed was just a little something extra to keep her brain stimulated at meal time rather than focusing solely on eating, and this bowl does just that.”

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If shorter, slower walks have become the norm for the senior dog in your household, you might want to consider a puzzle feeder to provide them with additional enrichment and external stimuli. This one masquerades as a toy while giving dogs a mental workout that doesn’t add unnecessary stress to their bodies. It features 14 holes and eight sliders for intense mental stimulation, but since none of the pieces are removable, it doesn’t pose a choking hazard. It’s also a great way to ease boredom for dogs of all ages on a rainy day or when left alone for a chunk of time; it works best with smaller pieces of kibble or treats. (Bonus: Several reviewers note that their cats enjoy this puzzle too.)

Ce que disent les critiques : Customers rave about the way their dogs interact with this puzzle feeder. “My dog is seven years old and used to love to play with different toys, but now that she’s older she doesn’t like to play much anymore,” shares one reviewer. “This product works great to get my dog excited and it definitely stimulates her mind. I thought at first I’d be only to give her treats in this little puzzle but she actually eats her dry kibble in it.”

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If you’re looking for an affordable find, this versatile insert rings in at under $10. It’s compatible with whatever bowl your pooch already uses; simply suction-cup it into place, and you’ve created a slow feeder that is just as easy to convert back to a standard bowl in seconds. It comes in three shapes, each with varying degrees of difficulty. This budget pick works just as well with wet food as it does with dry, and it’s easy to cut to size as needed.

Ce que disent les critiques : Amazon reviewers appreciate this slow-feeder dog bowl insert for its value, high-quality construction and ease of use. “It was less expensive than the other options AND…we got to keep the elevated bowl system we already had,” shares one customer. “Ordering another one to have as backup just in case something happens to this one.”

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Whether you’re at a rest stop, in an airport, at a hotel or anywhere else your journeys might lead, this three-in-one dog feeder instantly creates an entire place setting for your pup, complete with a water bowl, a slow-feeder bowl and a mat to keep messes contained. Take it with you when you and your pooch are away from home, use it when you need it, and stow it in your carry-on bag or car when you don’t. It comes in two sizes, the larger of which has capacity for 2 cups of food, so note that this portable option isn’t a long-term solution for bigger dogs with larger appetites.

Ce que disent les critiques : Users call this Pecute slow-feeder dog bowl a “brilliant idea” that “works like a charm” and is easy to clean.“My beagle no longer swallo