My dog tends to chew on everything, including food bowls. I really like the idea of this but would it be a mistake to purchase since it's plastic?
1520806
The bowl is very sturdy, but my dogs (15 pounds each) aren't chewers, so I can't be too much help on that score. I got two types of this bowl, and it has helped to slow them down and they seem to like them. I've had the bowls since before Christmas, we use them every day and the bowls still look like they are brand new.
1520807
I have both the orange swirl pattern and the flower pattern. They are very rigid and work as advertised. The orange bowl is great for a wide muzzled dog. The flower flower pattern is better suited for a narrow muzzled dog. No issues about chewing the bowl as we pick them up after they eat.
1520808
It is hard plastic and should be ok if you pick it up after your dog is done. My dog has done well with the bowl. It slowed her down when she eat.
1520809
This is an awesome bowl my pointer/lab mix wolfs down her food in 20secs and this absolutely slowed her down because she has to get her nose into all the crevices. I think it was well worth the money a pain in the butt to clean if you don't have a dish washer though.I just pick the bowl up after feeding she she wont eat or chew on it, she hasn't tried to chew it the few times I left it out either.
1520810
This one is pretty sturdy, but I would recommend the orange one(http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-Slo-Bowl-Feeder-Interactive-Supplies/dp/B00II73DE2/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid;=1395336390&sr;=8-23&keywords;=slow+feed+bowl). The orange version seems to have greater depth and present a better challenge. I purchased both if these and they have been Lab approved. THe plastic is fairly heavy duty but I also have Mastiffs and if left outside with them, this would be mangled, but might still withstand.
1520811
It is a very sturdy plastic, but still it's plastic. I don't think your dog would destroy it - maybe cosmetic damage, though. You could only put it down for feeding and then take it up. It takes my dog about 5 minutes to eat now instead of 30 seconds, so it's very effective. I am glad I bought it.
1520812
It is a very dense heavy plastic. Also, the way it is designed it is hard for the dogs to get their mouth under it to pick it up. I watch my bloodhound try and he ends up getting frustrated and walking away.
1522293
It's metal so much stronger, but if you have a dog that is chewing they can break teeth on it. Maybe make sure there are plenty of toys inside, and feed meals in crate to make the crate itself less appealing!
595934
I think it would be pretty durable. I have a small puppy who loves it. I just put her regular dog food in it.
1643370
Yes, and it is food grade plastic. Which means it's the same plastic material used to ship large quantities of human food. I wouldn't these for my dogs if it was made anywhere else. Especially in China.
338223
The bottom of the crate, the tray, is plastic. Could be an issue if your pet is left in too long or has separation anxiety with nothing else to chew on. Would be worth a try even if you had to buy another tray. You won't find another crate this quality at this price.
1441999
I just wrote you a long answer and my computer ate it :-( Long story short - if your dog uses it correctly (rolling it around), it should be fine. If he (she?) is big enough to get his jaws around it (it's about the size of a canteloupe), he could definitely chew and crack it. I recommend the Kong Wobbler. It's quieter, more interesting in its movements, is shaped and weighted so that it would be more difficult for your dog to chew it and it's made out of tougher plastic. FWIW.
762011
No limits on the amount of food. This worried me some too but others had said their digs didn't, and though my dog was a food fanatic he also didn't overhead, but did eat more the first few weeks. No he goes a takes a few bites at all different times, but seems to eat less now that he did before putting this in. But the thing about this one is it will leak if placed in a place where it rains. The lid is not properly designed to overlap at the top. So either mount where rain won't hit or drain onto it, or get the plastic bergen one that's similar shape but plastic.
1158604
This is non-toxic though I wouldn't buy it for an aggressive chewer. My dog got right to the plastic inside the ball. I had to take it away for fear he would swallow the plastic inside
1616391
I have ferrets. The plastic balls were almost entirely chewed up in the first week. The green bin has held up well and we replaced the balls with ones made from harder material and it worked out great
2019352
I think your dog would be okay with it. My dog loves Nylabones, but he's a 45lb vigorous chewer and this one wasn't tough enough for him. He was able to break off the tail, head, and little bumps on the body and unfortunately he swallowed some, which gave him severe diarrhea. So as long as he/she isn't strong enough to chew a lot off at a time and doesn't swallow any, I think she'd be ok. As far as the teeth problem reviews, I think there is always a risk in giving your dog a durable chew toy. They're tough. That's the point haha
1026148
Unless your chinchilla already has a penchant for chewing on plastic items, then you should have no problems using this. If they do chew on plastic items, I would skip this and consider one of the eco litter pans that can be eaten.
1738627
Squirrels chew through plastic. I use a metal dog food storage can. It came with a metal scoop and has Bow Wow Chow written on it. It's a fairly thin metal so it's light and easy to move. Maybe one of those metal cans that flavored popcorn comes in would work for you.
96012
I have no idea, but I don't think your dog is going to chew through the metal clip, there's no plastic. The plastic in the photo is meant to hang in a display case, stand.
1320715
I recently bought a Cuz and it seems to be holding up better than the last fish toy I bought. I will note that my dog doesn't love the Cuz like she did the fish, so the Cuz is getting less chewing time, so that is a consideration. The Cuz seems to be a harder rubber.
1418445
I have had 2 different rabbits in mine and they have not chewed on it at all. I assume that if they started to, then you could provide more entertainment for them like toys various treats etc. I use mine especially when they are going to have babies. Works wonderful, hoping to get another.
936407
better to search for a heated ceramic water bowl...a dog that chews a heated plastic bowl may electrocute himself.
804787
It's slightly larger... maybe about the size of a softball? It depends on the size of your dog. In my opinion it's better if your dog can't pick up the ball and carry it with ease because if it is able to do that, then it may be able to chew it and break it as well. The ball is meant to be nudged and pawed at so that it rolls on the floor and dispenses treats.