Some pets eat like they are never going to see food again, gulping it down so fast they barely have time to chew it, let alone taste it. If it seems that your dog or cat is eating meals faster than necessary, and is behaving in an obsessive manner towards the food, there are some methods you can use to modify your pet’s behavior.
Our favorite method to slow down eating is putting a tennis ball in their bowl. PetMd has several other options to consider…see below.
Source:
www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_multi_controlling_pets_eating_behavior