brake-fast Dog Food Bowl Slows down Eating

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If your dog wolfs down the food, this product may be just the thing!

brake-fast® dog food bowl's design makes it difficult for your dog to inhale their food. The simple obstructions in its design forces them eat more slowly, which may reduce the risk of bloat or Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV). If your dog eats much too fast, this bowl might help.  Also called the Slower Eating Dog Bowl and Healthy Eating Dog Bowl, this innovative bowl has been veternairian tested and recommended. By eating more slowly your dog will feel more full and reduce problems associated with eating to fast (such as vomitting & 're-eating', bloat, gas, etc). See the bottom of this page for more info on GDV. The brake-fast® dog food bowl has a simple design that really works!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bowl comes in 3 sizes. Here are the stats on each:

Small - Suited for "Flat-face" breeds, puppies, small breeds, and cats. 1 1/2 cup capacity. Measures 5 ½" across the top, 1 ½" depth, 7 5/8" bottom diameter, 1 7/8" height. Color - Red only. Price* $14.99

Medium - Suited for Average size dogs (Beagle to Bernese Mountain Dog). 5 cup capacity. Measures 7 ½" across the top, 2 ¼" depth, 10 ½" bottom diameter, 2 ½" height. Color - Blue only. Price* $15.99 - Medium size is now available in a metal version at $36.

Large - Suited for Giant breeds (Mastiff, Great Dane, St. Bernard etc). 8 cup capacity. Measures 9 ½" across the top, 2 15/16" depth, 13 ¼" bottom diameter, 3 ¼" height. Color - Black only. Price* $18.99

*Note about prices - these are the lowest you'll find & set by the manufacturer. If you see it for more, keep looking!

Where to Buy!

This is a shameless plug for our website www.DogScene.com. We have all sizes of the brake-fast® dog food bowl at the lowest price allowed! We'll even go one better and give you an extra $1 off - just use the coupon code of BRAKE_LENS during checkout. Click Here to buy one at www.DogScene.com.

 

 

 

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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat 

This is a term that is synonymous with the more scientific term "Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus." It is often called GDV. That means that a dog's stomach distends with air to the point that it goes into shock and may die. Dilatation means that the stomach is distended with air, but it is located in the abdomen in its correct place. Volvulus means that the distention is associated with a twisting of the stomach on its longitudinal axis. More Info

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NEW! Metal Version is NOW AVAILABLE! 

After popular demand the manufacturer has finally offered a metal version! Made of heavy die-cast Aluminum with non stick coating on both sides and has a 5-cup capacity. The only size available at the current time is Medium. The price is $36 and well worth that, it should last a good long time. Coming soon - Size Small in metal!

You can buy the metal version or the the durable plastic at www.DogScene.com. Don't forget to use the coupon code of BRAKE_LENS for $1 off!

We hear the manufacturer is working on another material - stay tuned...!

brake-fast® Bowl Slides Around While Dog Eats 

It's supposed to!

The manufacturer has intentionally made the bowl so it will slide around on the floor. They decided the purpose is to make the dog slow down their consumption rate, having the bowl slide adds that much more time when eating.
If you don't like the sliding and want to defeat this feature, Dog Scene suggests you place the bowl on a piece of rubber grip type shelf liner or carpet square. However, keep in mind this may speed up the eating process and defeat the purpose of the bowl.

Reader Feedback 

Have you used this bowl? Tell us what you think!

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Rhonda wrote

I love this bowl! My golden retreiver ate so fast she would barf up her food and then eat it again - YUCK! Not only that, she sounded like she was going to choke to death. I was worried she might! With this bowl she takes about 3 times as long to eat and no more barfing!

Reply Posted November 15, 2007

Links 

Dog Scene
Dog Scene has brake-fast bowls and many other products. Discount prices!!!!
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Dog Scene is also on eBay - Check there for brake-fast bowls and other great items.

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat 

Bloat is a medical condition in which the stomach becomes overstretched by excessive gas content. It is also commonly referred to as torsion, gastric torsion, and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) when the stomach is also twisted. The word bloat is often used as a general term to cover gas distension of the stomach with or without twisting. The name comes from the Middle English blout, meaning soft or puffed, which is from the Old Norse blautr, meaning soft or soaked. Meteorism, its name derived from the writings of Hippocrates, is now rarely used in English. The condition occurs most commonly in domesticated animals, especially ruminants and certain dog breeds.

In dogs, gas accumulation in the stomach may cause or be caused by a volvulus, or twisting, of the stomach, which prevents gas from escaping. Deep-chested breeds are especially at risk. Mortality rates in dogs range from 10 to 60 percent, even with treatment. With surgery, the mortality rate is 15 to 33 percent.

Category: Image - :Bloat x-ray.JPG|thumb|X-ray of a dog with bloat. Note the classic "double bubble" pattern indicating that stomach torsion has occurred in this case

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Not Just for Breakfast! 

What's in a name?

Many people refer to this bowl as a break-fast dog food bowl or break fast dog bowl. Not only can your dog eat its breakfast from it, rest assured he can eat lunch and dinner too! Don't let the 'unofficial' name fool you!