Is there any reason why a dog won't just chew it open and eat the food allat once?
1787838
I've had these for a couple of years now for our cats. Our piggy cat will paw at them non-stop until he pulls the thing apart. I have to tape the trap door open (because he'll jam it so it won't allow access to ANY food) and I've had to tape the black top part on. Not too happy with this product
1787839
I guess maybe if you have a really aggressive dog, it might try to tear it apart; but a normal dog won't My dog smells food in there, but would never do anything like that; but then I have a golden retriever.
1787840
It's pretty hard plastic. But if the dog is a bad chewer you might need another option. Worked great for my cats.
1787841
I bought this product over a year ago. I guess if you have a clever dog that really wants the food, they could probably get it taken apart. I bought this for my lazy overweight cat and it works great. He hasn't shown any signs of wanting to take it apart. The feeder is actually pretty sturdy and bottom heavy, so not easily knocked around.
1787842
My dog, an Australian shepherd, got the lid off almost immediately the first time I tried it. Duct taping the lid down after filling it worked to prevent that at first, but by the 3rd use he had managed to work out how to tear off the duct tape. Also the first time out he broke the tab on the cover that closes off the opening before the first feeding, which is rather flimsy. So not really good for a tenacious dog who likes his food and is home on his own with nothing better to do that to spend all day working on getting at it.Its a pity because I do like it otherwise. Next time I'll probably use it just for some treats and use a separate kibble dispenser for his meals. My dog, an Australian shepherd, got the lid off almost immediately the first time I tried it. Duct taping the lid down after filling it worked to prevent that at first, but by the 3rd use he had managed to work out how to tear off the duct tape. Also the first time out he broke the tab on the cover that closes off the opening before the first feeding, which is rather flimsy. So not really good for a tenacious dog who likes his food and is home on his own with nothing better to do that to spend all day working on getting at it.Its a pity because I do like it otherwise. Next time... » Read More My dog, an Australian shepherd, got the lid off almost immediately the first time I tried it. Duct taping the lid down after filling it worked to prevent that at first, but by the 3rd use he had managed to work out how to tear off the duct tape. Also the first time out he broke the tab on the cover that closes off the opening before the first feeding, which is rather flimsy. So not really good for a tenacious dog who likes his food and is home on his own with nothing better to do that to spend all day working on getting at it.Its a pity because I do like it otherwise. Next time I'll probably use it just for some treats and use a separate kibble dispenser for his meals. « Show Less
1804770
I didn't have that problem but my dog was able to chew/destroy some of the little flanges which supposedly keep the treats inside.
111431
I don't think your dogs can figure it out, the lid locks down. It is a 3 step process to open the container. The lid does not come off, but needs to be fully opened to stay up. When the container is locked there is no smell of dog food emitted from the inside.
1676543
Neither of mine are chewers but it has thick plastic legs. But honestly I don't see why it can't be chewed. Maybe your pup needs a nylabone. I give mine carrots too. Good luck!
1126043
Dear Donna,My dog likes to eat her VeggieDent after our early morning walk. Usually she inhales it. I'd say it takes her perhaps a minute or two to eat it. It is not very "hard" to eat, but it does seem to keep her teeth clean, though I have to add, that we also brush her teeth most every night, something she hates, but to which she resigns herself.
2088997
When our dog was a year old we used a dental stock and then she did not eat them. We give our picket eater standard poodle 1 a day after dinner and she takes it to her part of the room and has it gone in a minute for 2 years now.
1435228
I give them to my 8 pound 7 month old Shih Tzu. Sometimes he eats the whole thing, but I usually take it away after an hour of chewing or so. if it looks too used I throw it away, otherwise he gets it again another day.
1678980
The key is supervision the first time. After they see the fun they have getting to the food, it is more stimulating than turning it over. There is a border collie-lab mix and a large lab who is a voracious eater who both use this. They have been using it for about three months on a daily basis and do not turn it over. You can tell they thoroughly enjoy using it.
1989786
It's not a snack that he gobbles instantly. It takes my dog about 15-20 minutes.
703897
Absolutely not, no problem inside. I will also add that this is the hardest thing I have ever seen, my dog cannot chew the bone at all, I don't know what it is made of but I will need to cut it into smaller pieces so she can get more of the inside stuffing out of it.
347768
Maybe if you feed tiny pieces if food.... The squirrel has cuttable rubber flaps at the opening (if I remember correctly) so it's harder for treats to fall out. Honestly I'd take the kong any day over the squirrel. I think it's too heavy. And the flaps at the hole almost discourage my dogs from licking and chewing at the treats inside. Hope this helps.
765489
some dogs will eat anything. I would worry that if they tried to eat through it, they would get small copper splinters in their gums. I think cats would be smart enough not to take a second bite but depending on how you secure it they could pull it away/out.
462737
I've never heard of this stopping a dog from eating poop. There is stuff you can get to feed your dog so she won't eat HER OWN poop. Check with the pet store or vet. However, if she likes any dog's poop, no one really knows how to curb this easily.
2040104
It's hard so the dogs won't eat it. I don't think dogs are dumb enough to break their own teeth.
159923
I have given these types of bones to both my lab mixes since they were a little over a year old, and pieces do chip/break off. If they break a large piece off, I do throw that away so they don't risk choking on it. (I don't let them have the bones when I can't watch them). They have never had an upset tummy though from eating the bone chips. Not sure a puppy's digestive system can handle the bone though, so you may want to check with your vet to see if this type of chew treat is okay.
1253477
My dog loves both, she's not been exposed to too many types of food however. Unless your dog has a special need that requires that it be fed on a specific schedule then I would suggest leaving the food down for half an hour and picking it up. Eaten or not. Your dog will get hungry enough to eat. It may seem a bit harsh, but it works (most of the time). If your dog doesn't eat for a few days then feed it, don't want any suffering, but you may need to see a vet at that point to address why your dog will not eat certain foods.
1052817
To be honest, you should never feed more than one dog from the same bowl. Too hard to monitor how much each pet is eating. And even friendly dogs can get defensive of their food.