# Overconsumption-Preventing Bowls The Oppo FoodBall Makes Mealtime Something of a Struggle for Fido By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-12-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-foodball References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2014/12/oppo-foodball-dog-feeder-that-slows-eating.php) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/oppo-food-ball-for-dogs-p-2673.html?a_aid=7aaad3d9) When it's dinnertime, it can be hard for dogs to control themselves, which is something the Oppo FoodBall looks to help make less of a headache for owners to control. Featuring an innovative [bobble design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herding-ball) that makes nibbling at kibble a little bit harder, the Oppo FoodBall is designed to ensure that dogs don't scarf down tan entire meal in one bite to help foster [healthy digestion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trot-pets-1) and prevent unnecessary choking. Coming in a variety of color variations and easily one of the funniest ways to serve Fido his/her dinner, the Oppo FoodBall features a [sectioned interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pets-snack-tray) that spaces out the kibble and ensures that only a small, manageable portion can be accessed at a time. Great for larger breeds that find it difficult to control themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Preventing Overconsumption-bowls:** The Oppo FoodBall introduces a bobble design to prevent dogs from overeating, creating opportunities for innovative feeding solutions for pets. - **Healthy Digestion-fostering Solutions:** The Oppo FoodBall's sectioned interior helps with portion control and promotes healthy digestion, leading to potential disruptiove innovations in pet nutrition and wellness. - **Interactive Mealtime Experiences:** The Oppo FoodBall's fun and engaging design offers an interactive feeding experience for dogs, creating potential opportunities for gamified pet feeding products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Supplies:** The Oppo FoodBall creates opportunities for new and innovative pet feeding products and solutions. - **Pet Care:** The focus on healthy digestion and portion control in the Oppo FoodBall opens up opportunities for new innovations in pet nutrition and wellness. - **Pet Training:** The Oppo FoodBall's interactive design presents possibilities for interactive training tools and toys for dogs during mealtime. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Maze-Style Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hank-pet-bowl.md) - [Modern Slow Dog Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-feeder.md) - [Dog Enrichment Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightkins.md) - [Stylish Slow Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-feeders.md) - [Interactive Dog Feeder Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cono-activity-toy.md) - [Instinct-Stimulating Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flevo-bowly.md) - [Interactive Canine Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-canine-toy.md) - [Mess-Free Canine Treat Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-treat-holder.md) - [Multifunctional Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-bowls.md)