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Smell o'clock - how dogs tell the time with their noses
Alexandra Horowitz, a research scientist in the field of dog cognition believes that dogs are able to use their keen sense of smell to determine what time of day it is. Smells in a room change as the day goes on. Hot air rises, and it usually rises in currents along the walls and will rise to the ceiling and go kind of to the center of the room and drop. If we were able to visualize the movement of air through the day, what we're really visualizing is the movement of odor through the day.
Reverse sneezing in dogs and a common remedy
Our own pet beagle sometimes reverse sneezes. Its a behaviour seen in dogs whereby air is taken into the nose quickly, and results in the appearance of discomfort and choking.
We've just been featured on the Vet Answers Blog!
Many thanks to Judy Gillepsie from Vet Answers for adding a feature about Chow Slow on her blog here: 3 things I bet you didn't know about Chow Slow ... Great work Judy!
Our products are now listed on Amazon Australia!
Our products have now been listed on Amazon Australia! Note that the prices on Amazon, when including the delivery fee, are exactly the same as the prices listed on our website.
Veterinary advice on slow feeder bowls - positive and worthwhile
Listing some reference articles by vets from Australia, UK and USA regarding slow feed bowls, and their benefits in preventing obesity, bloat, vomiting and other gastrointestinal disorders in cats and dogs. The conclusion drawn is that the slow feeder bowl is effective in slowing down the rate of eating of your pet. While doing so it can also provide some mental stimulation during meal times.