Vets Recommend DogPause
Vets recommend DogPause because it slows down the pace of eating, and fast eating has been linked to various digestive issues, including bloat. Vets also recommend DogPause because obesity is a major issue for dogs, and it's often a result of accidental overfeeding. The DogPause dog bowl, due to its unique design, helps with portion control. Below are comments from various vets that have permitted us to post their feedback on the bowl.
This bowl has some great health benefits...
As a veterinarian I am presented with questions from owners regarding how rapidly their pets eat and what can be done about it. Their concerns range from choking to gagging and even regurgitating or vomiting food shortly after eating. I can relate personally with my Golden Retriever "Toby". Labrador and Golden Retrievers are classic examples of food oriented chow hounds. Toby routinely belches following inhaling his meal, which is one of the many reasons he has earned the nickname "Gross Dog". Certainly these are not the only breeds known to eat at an alarming speed.
Even greater risks are associated with breeds known to be predisposed to gastric torsion or what is referred to as bloat. Slowing down food intake is one of several steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of this serious problem.
I was pleasantly surprised at how much difference there was in the time it took both my dogs to eat their meals when I began using the DogPause bowls. In general, when I speak to pet owners regarding rapid food ingestion, I encourage feeding 2 meals a day rather than one large meal a day. This combined with a product like the DogPause Bowl could go a long way towards reducing many of the unpleasant effects associated with rapid food intake.
Another hidden benefit of the DogPause bowl is helping owners realize just how much food their pet is receiving. Obesity is a "HUGE" problem in the pet population with statistics indicating 40-50% of our pets are overweight. Too many owners just heap food in their pets bowl and have no real idea how much food their pet consumes a day. The divided bowl helps people recognize better the amount of food they are giving their pet.
My only fear now is that I will sit down to dinner one night and find my meal served in a
DogPause bowl rather than my usual plate.
Brad Middlebrooks, DVM, Ohio
Very clever, very simple design...
I think the bowl is a very clever design, especially in its simplicity. The main benefit to slowing dogs down during eating is that dogs that take more time to eat swallow less air. The dogs that swallow more air are at a higher risk for developing GDV (gastric dilatation volvulous) which if it goes untreated in most cases is life threatening. I like this bowl a lot.
Trent Gall, DVM, Colorado
I recommend this bowl...
As a veterinarian, I see the adverse effects of what I call "inhalation eating" on a frequent basis, which in certain cases can lead to major surgery. Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (bloat) often goes unrecognized as canines cannot verbalize their distress. Symptoms include salivating, panting, flatulence, agitation, futile vomiting, and swelling in the abdomen. More often than not, when your dog is eating quickly and without properly breaking down the food before starting digestion, it leads to one, if not all of these uncomfortable and potentially dangerous conditions.
Fast eating patterns and behaviors can also cause megaesophagus from trying to consume large amounts of food quickly. When large bites are taken and swallowed too quickly it stretches the esophagus. This is why dogs choke and gag on food when they use open feeders that do not control their intake amounts. Taking smaller bites reduces that stretching and also helps regulate and maintain proper digestion.
Much like humans, when food is eaten too quickly and not properly broken down by chewing and pausing, it can lead to indigestion and add additional strain on the canine's gastrointestinal tract. Patients come in with a sick canine suffering from these symptoms and end up with costly vet bills. Until now there was no simple solution to the vomiting, gas, and bloat caused by uncontrolled fast eating and poor eating behavior. Owners often do not have the time to re-train the dog or to monitor every eating cycle to eradicate negative eating patterns.
In addition to these conditions, canine obesity is a growing concern among the vetrinary profession. Most of my canine patients that come in for obesity try to get food down as fast as possible and in large amounts, Canine obesity leads to problems such as cardiac arrest, hypertension, hypothyroidism and decreases quality of the dog's life, with limited options to change behaviors.
When I first saw DogPause, my reaction was, "It is so simple... It works. It's genius." As a vet, I like to see products that are harmless, natural and extremely effective in promoting canine health. DogPause is a natural and cost effective way to prevent inhalation eating and promotes positive eating behavior.
DogPause can decrease canine anxiety, reduce indigestion, and be an important part of an overall strategy to reduce the risk of obesity. DogPause works by simply prohibiting dogs from taking large bites of food -- forcing them to chew, pause and digest. This allows the dog to literally slow down and relax during feeding time. Many dogs will find they do not need to eat as much food when they are slowed down and will leave some for later.
I recommend DogPause to my clients that have fast-eating dogs, and I suggest they try the bowl for at least five feedings. Some dogs have such bad eating habits that they need a few feedings with the bowl to re-learn how to eat at a more normal pace.
Doug Hill, DVM, Colorado
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