Slow Feeder Bowls & Lick Mats
Turn mealtime into an activity. This collection focuses on bowls and mats that make pets work a little for their food: maze and cat-face slow feeder bowls, a raised ceramic maze bowl, a silicone turbine insert that turns a regular bowl into a slow feeder, suction-cup lick mats and a lick bowl with a nubby center, plus dog puzzle feeders with sliders, flip lids, spinners and a roller treat dispenser.
Choosing a slow feeder or lick mat
- Fast eaters: maze bowls and inserts spread kibble between ridges, so each bite takes more effort.
- Wet food and spreads: lick mats and lick bowls hold soft food, yogurt or mashed treats in their textured surface.
- Problem solvers: multi-layer and multi-game puzzles give your dog something to figure out.
- Size: compare the bowl diameter (for example 19.5 cm) with your pet's usual meal; cat-face bowls suit cats and small dogs.
Start puzzle feeders on the easiest setting with tasty treats, then make it harder once your pet gets the idea. Suction cups hold most firmly on clean, smooth surfaces like tile.
Tip: scrub ridges and grooves with a small brush after each use so food doesn't dry inside. You can also freeze a filled lick mat for a longer session.
