Pet Digest

Slow It Down: Easy & Cheap Hacks to Stop Your Dog From Scarfing Their Food Fast eating isn’t just gross—it can be dangerous. Fortunately, slowing your dog down at mealtime doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little creativity and a few household items, you can help your dog eat safely and calmly. --- 🛠️ DIY Slow Feeder Ideas These at-home hacks can help your dog work with their food instead of against it: 🥫 1. Soup Can Slow Feeder Place a clean, label-free soup can or upside-down mason jar in the center of your dog’s bowl. This forces your dog to eat around the object, making big gulps impossible. 🧁 2. Muffin Tin Method Divide their meal between the cups of a muffin tin. For extra challenge, add clean rocks or toys to slow things down more. (Ensure nothing is small enough to swallow.) 🍽️ 3. Feed on a Plate or Tray Spread food across a cookie sheet or large plate. Your dog will have to lick and pick up bits, rather than gulping a mouthful. 🧻 4. Rolled Towel Feeding Sprinkle ...

The Effects of Dry Kibble on Your Dog’s Stomach: What You Should Know Dry kibble is one of the most common feeding choices for dogs today. It’s affordable, convenient, easy to store, and widely available. But just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s ideal—especially when it comes to your dog’s digestive system. Let’s take a deeper look at how kibble affects your dog’s stomach and overall gut health. 1. Dehydration Begins in the Bowl Dry kibble typically contains only 6–10% moisture, which means your dog is getting very little water through their food. This forces the digestive system to draw water from the body to help break down the food. Over time, this constant state of “internal dehydration” can put stress on the kidneys and digestive tract, especially in dogs that don’t drink enough water to compensate. 🔹 Tip: Adding warm water, bone broth, or raw goat’s milk to kibble can help ease digestion and support hydration. 2. Digestive Bloat and Gastric Distress Kibble expands ...