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Liz H
Lv 7
Liz H asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

How can I slow down 3 month old puppies eating?

We have a 3 month old Border Collie/Lab cross that we rescued a month ago. She has been eating like every meal was her last. She eats too fast and with much intensity. I was concerned she may develop food aggression or guarding so we are putting the food in the bowl in small handfuls, putting our hands in her bowl, even letting our adult dog come next to us while she feeds. She does not mind us and will take her head out of the bowl and sit for more, but she still eats way too fast!

Any tips to slow her down? We would like her to eat slower and be more relaxed.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    My pup ate waayyy to fast too. I bought a special dish for him, and it helped soo much, he eats normal now

    Here's a link to the type of dish I'm talking about:

    http://www.eatslowerpetdishes.com/dogdishes.html

    by the way, you can find these at most pet stores,

  • 5 years ago

    slow 3 month puppies eating

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Everything you said you're doing is exactly what I would suggest, I would keep trying to work with her and hopefully when she is older she will slow down. If it's not making her throw up or get an upset tummy it really isn't too big of a problem, but if you're really worried I would ask your Vet or maybe the shelter for some advice.

  • 1 decade ago

    there really is not much that you can do. a puppy is always hungry and will gladly eat any food put before it. that is just the way they are. maybe when the dog is older, like way older, she will slow down and not rush as much. but really, eating fast causes no harm. just don't over feed :)

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    try feeding her a couple times a day rather than just once.I'm glad you are aware of food aggression and are taking steps to avoid it.she might slow down as she grows but eating and drinking fast can cause vomiting and a twisted stomach which isn't good

  • 1 decade ago

    You can slow her down by covering/filling the food with warm water right before you give it to her. This will also help her digest it. We have 3 boxers that all do the same.

  • 1 decade ago

    Keep doing what you are doing, eventually she will slow down if you keep feeding her with small handfuls one at a time, and maybe wait a little inbetween. You could also try adding water to it to make it a little soupy, this worked for my boxer! Good Luck!! and kudos to adopting!!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    try giving her wet food small pieces at a time. sit by her at her bowl and put small chunks in as she eats it, but wait i few seconds between each one. i hope it helps

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