I have this problem with my cats. Andy is a nibbler and takes all day to eat. Occasionally I given them canned food and when I do that I have to sit there and MONITOR their eating, making sure Andy gets a fair share otherwise Trevor would eat both portions. During the day, dry food is left out and they both nibble but I know that Trevor gets the lion's share.

When I had my dogs, sometimes I did separate them......feeding one in the kitchen and one in the powder room. That seemed to work really well. I found that they both ate slower which was better for their digestion, I am sure. Somehow they always felt rushed because of being afraid the other one would finish first and then eat the their food.

One thing in your case, Genia, is that your little pug, Bandit, will be able to stay fit and trim. As you know, I have been reading about pugs and notice that they have a tendency to add a pound or two, if you know what I mean, when they are left to their own devices!

It is truly something that has bothered me with the cats, but I have come to think over time that Andy is healthy so that is all that really matters. Trevor, on the other hand, could do a Weight Watchers ad (being the "before" kitty in the ad! )