My dog eats food too fast. Is it normal? What are the health risks?

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Is it normal that brixy is eating his food so fast. I think he finished his food for like 15 seconds. Is it okay for his health? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 months and 1 day old | 6.61 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using PetCoach! It is definitely common for puppies especially to eat like it’s a race! There isn’t generally any problem with it except that Brixy may be more likely to regurgitate that meal right back up (looking almost the same!) If you’d like to try and slow her down, consider a puzzle bowl like this, or a slow feeding toy like this https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/kong-wobbler-food-dispensing-dog-toy Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Brixy!

My dog eats food too fast. Is it normal? What are the health risks?

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