How To Make My Dog Eat More Slowly

I have a female lab and from what I've read, bloat is nasty. So I always
make sure that I can have an eye on her more or less for 2 hours after she's
fed. If we're going out at night, I feed her earlier.

Anyway, now that her weight is down to normal, I'm feeding her a little more
food. She wolfs it down and of course gulps some air with it. Within 5
minutes she lets a huge belch roar each time. I figure that can't be good
as far as risk indicators for bloat.

How can I get her to slow down how quickly she eats so she doesn't take in
as much air?

> How can I get her to slow down how quickly she eats so she doesn't take in
> as much air?

I assume she's eating dry kibble? If so, feed her on a flat surface, like a
cookie sheet with raised sides. She will have to chase the food a bit to get
it all. Some people put large balls in food bowls for the dog to eat around.
I have one client who made a feeding ball with holes in it. The kibble is
put in it and the dog has to play with it a bit to get the kibble out one or
two pieces at a time. Feed smaller meals three times a day instead of just
once. I'm sure there will be other very good pieces of advice to pop up
here. Good luck!

-Sharon