Update on purple flower (LG):My dog was too spastic when eating from the blue puzzle slow feeder. It causes me grief. So I bought the "slowest" one, the purple flower.At first, she took more time and was calmer with it, taking 13-5 minutes to clear the bowl as she was trying to figure out how/where to access the food.After a couple of weeks, she can completely clear the bowl in 8-10 minutes but most of it gone within 4-5 minutes. The nice thing is her droopy ears don't dangle in the food as much since the purple flower is more shallow. It's also a hint wider. So that helps keep her ears from smelling like watered down dog food. And it's a color and shape I like.They both hold her 1.5 cups of kibble plus 16 oz of water, no problem. Just that the purple one is a little more easily tipped when I carry it to her dinner tray.I think that each of these slow feeder bowls should help slow down many dogs. Just find the one you like.Original review re blue puzzle (LG):Thank you Outward Hound for creating another intelligent dog product and for preserving my sanity. My hound doesn't drink enough unless I add water to her food. This causes her to be very enthusiastic about eating.Left alone with a large Durapet bowl, 1.5 cups of kibble/freeze dried food, some canned food, pumpkin puree, and 20-24 oz water, it's gone in 3 minutes. Too stressful for me due to risk of vomiting or bloat or stomach flip.If I have to micromanage her with the open bowl, it's stressful for both of us and she inhales a lot of air = burping and some flatulence. No good.Feed her with this blue puzzle feeder (LG 4 cup size) and she takes 1-3 minutes to finish the liquid, and 10 minutes more to consume most of the food. Total time is about 15 minutes for her to get all of the food cobsumed. I ask her to pause a few times and stretch out mealtime a little longer.I just returned the orange and teal ones without using them since this one looked best for us upon arrival and it is all we need. She's a 55# Rhodesian Ridgeback and she can just fit her jaw in there some. Perfect her her size of dog. For smaller dogs, I'd consider the other ones or the smaller ones. And I ordered a couple of extras just in case. She doesn't yet chew or bite the bowl (she's a gentle omega dog) but when you find something that works well, you're dependent upon it, and it's on prime days big deal for under $10, wise buys extra!).This bowl holds 4 cups wet or dry as advertised on the "box". For my girl, she gets nearly 2 cups wet and dry mixed plus up to 24 ounces of water and there is some room to spare.My only complaint is that it shifts around on the silicon feeding mat I use. So to prevent her from stepping in the slop from her water lapping, I need to micromanage her. Thus 4 stars. But it's otherwise an absolutely fantastic tool that we couldn't live without. I strongly recommend!
Okay, so my dog probably wouldn't agree with a 5-star review. Truth be told? I'm pretty sure she hates it. Sometimes she gets so frustrated she'll walk away for a little while before coming back. But - you know what? There is no more HORRIBLE retching. No terrible smell that lands somewhere between dog vomit and a massive round of diarrhea. I think it's super cute myself and have no problem having it in my kitchen. Despite her aggression at trying to get to her food, it's held up really, really well. The whole forcing her to slow down thing has also decreased the mess she usually makes by 10 fold. No nasty slobber chunks (mostly) since she's not inhaling and drooling every where. It's stable though not slip resistant if that's something you're looking for.
My son was over one morning while we were feeding our larger dogs, and he noticed how much this type of bowl slows them down. We’ve been using slow feeder bowls like this for years, and they make a big difference.He mentioned his own dog eats way too fast and sometimes gets sick after eating, so I ordered this one and had it shipped directly to his house.After the first breakfast using it, he called me right away and said, “Wow, this works really well.” His dog slowed down significantly and didn’t get sick afterward like before.The bowl itself is well made, feels durable, and holds up well with bigger dogs. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do.If you’ve got a dog that eats too fast, this is one of those simple solutions that actually works.
I bought this for my 90lb lab who inhales his food. This puzzle feeder has made him slow down a little. I put 1.5 cups of dry dog food in it but it could easily hold more. It is also able to be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher. It is a heavy sturdier plastic so it is harder to flip over.
I have a Borador-half black Lab, and half Border Collie; she looks more (and I've realized) and acts more like a Lab. Definitely high energy and fast like a BC, but the "oh my goodness I am starving and need to eat all my food in 1.2 minutes"--has driven me bonkers with this dog! I tried puzzle dishes, silicone insert in her original metal dog dish, etc. Even the three-tier dish she ended up mastering how to quickly go through all the food!BUT--once I saw this Slo Bowl --one of the "slowest" in the list to choose from, I had to get it, in hopes that this would be the one to finally slow her down when eating. I was amazed at how long it took her to eat her supper the first night--almost 10 minutes, and about 13 minutes or so with breakfast the next morning! Now to be fair, her kibble (and I guess the blueberries at breakfast) were a bit too small to grab up from the more outer rings because of the depth of the bowl (which I'm glad it's that deep!), but when "mom" stepped in to help her after 11 minutes or so, my girl finally was able to finish her breakfast!The bowl is made very well, and like I said before, I wanted a deep enough bowl with just enough rings to make it that much more difficult for her in order to finally slow her down, and give me some relief that the digestion of the food will be that much better for her.It also cleans very easy, it's lightweight, and also the grips on the bottom of the bowl work very well with the placemat, so the bowl is not moving around on the floor either.I am very thankful and relieved to have found such a good feeding bowl! Great price too!
I absolutely love this slow feeder bowl. If you have a dog that inhales food like it’s a competitive sport, this is a must-have.The design actually works. The ridges inside slow my dog down significantly without causing frustration. Instead of finishing a meal in under a minute, it now takes several minutes, which has noticeably reduced gulping and post-meal discomfort.The large 4-cup capacity is perfect for medium to large dogs, and the bowl feels sturdy and well-made. It doesn’t slide around easily during feeding, and it’s simple to clean afterward. No weird corners that trap food forever.What I like most is that it turns mealtime into a small challenge instead of a race. My dog seems more engaged and satisfied afterward.If you’re dealing with a fast eater, this is an easy upgrade that actually delivers results. Highly recommend.
This bowl is nothing short of awesome!! My female golden retriever was eating like her food was going to grow legs and run away from her. Since using this bowl I haven't even heard her cough once. The rubber around the ring of the bottom holds the bowl in place so it doesn't slide around while eating. There are even slots for screws if you want to make the bowl stationary in one place. This is a large bowl and it holds alot of food, but even when it is full it slows her way down. It's very sturdy and not cheap plastic. It looks great and I'm 100% confident that it will last the lifetime of 4 dogs, and that is a conservative estimate. I had a bowl that was supposed to slow her down but it was inferior to this product. I'll tell you it's worth every penny. Cleaning up regurgitation from her is a thing of the past.
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I bought the Outward Hound Large Slow Feeder Bowl (purple maze) for my black Lab, Captain, who could inhale a full meal faster than I can say “sit.” He was gobbling so quickly that he’d sometimes throw up late at night or first thing in the morning. After switching to this bowl, he’s forced to work his way around the grooves, and... hallelujah... no more upset tummy so far. He’s calmer at mealtime, and I can literally hear him chewing.What I like...Actually slows him down. Meals take several minutes now instead of a blink-and-it’s-gone sprint.Stays put. The base grips well on any floor surface.Easy to clean. I rinse after each meal; it’s also top-rack dishwasher safe.Right size for big dogs. The Large fits a Lab-sized portion with room to hunt.Tips:If your dog gets frustrated, start by sprinkling a few treats into the channels so they “get” the game.For kibble, I sometimes add a splash of water... makes it a tiny puzzle and keeps him from gulping.Supervise the first few meals to make sure they don’t try to flip it or chew it (Captain didn’t, but…Labs).I’m buying a second one so I can rotate and keep a clean bowl ready. If you’ve got a fast eater and a sensitive stomach, this little purple maze is a sanity saver. Captain gives it two paws up... and my floors agree.