As if the immediate risk of choking wasn’t bad enough, dogs that gorge or inhale their food are also at a significantly greater risk of developing bloat and/or gastric torsion (twisted stomach).
Whilst some dogs are more pre-disposed to this condition than others, left untreated bloat/gastric torsion can be fatal in a matter of hours.
Other nasty side effects of eating too fast include regurgitation (vomiting after eating), gas, and gastrointestinal discomfort.