Simply Pets Online Bamboo Cat Slow Feeder - Designed By Vets - Large Size - Cat Puzzle Feeder

One of my cats used to gobble his food (from an ordinary cat bowl) down and then, often, throw up soon after because he’d eaten too fast. This cat maze feeder stopped this happening. I introduced it slowly but putting a little dried food in the front of the maze where the food was easy to hook out and some food in the ordinary bowl next to it. When he’d finished the ordinary bowl he had a go at the maze. I then gradually put less food in his ordinary bowl and more in the maze. He, ( and my other cat who also has her own maze) took to the maze very well. If you use them for dry food they don’t really get dirty. I ,therefore, only clean them occasionally. I fill them with washing up water and brush them with a pastry brush. I then rinse them and leave them upside down to dry overnight. They are brilliant and sturdy. I’m also really pleased that they are made of bamboo and not plastic. They feel like very sturdy plastic.A great buy.

My cat needs to lose some weight. She scoffs her food very quickly.I bought this dish following advice from a cat nutrition specialist.The bowl doesn't come with transition instructions & I only received the instructions for transition via email the day after I received the bowl. I would have appreciated the guidance more promptly as I'd already started using the bowl to feed my cat.Fortunately, the way I instinctively introduced the bowl & my cat was hungry has meant she's not stressed & is enjoying using her new bowl. The only adaptation I've made is to put non slip matting under the bowl as it slides around while she's eating.Most important factor is my cat is happy eating from her new bowl.Her eating is markedly slower: from eating in seconds to taking 15-20 minutes same portion.I'm happy as the bowl is durable, sturdy, easily cleaned & eco-friendly.I'm happy to recommend that other people consider buying this well designed bowl, but wait a day or so until you receive instructions via email.

I absolutely love this product. It is beautifully (and ethically) made and does exactly what it needs to do. I personally disagree with those who say it is too big as for me the whole purpose is for the cat to have the space to work at getting the food out. I have 2 fairly new rescue cats, one of which is a mega pig when it comes to food. I tried putting ping pong balls in his bowl which helped a little but he would still polish his food off within 5 mins. Now it takes him at least 20 minutes if not more. It only took him a couple of meals to get used to the feeder and now he loves it and thrives on the challenge. I try to time it that I am getting my own meals at the same time as this has helped to stop him from being under my feet all the time. Plus he no longer tries to steal his sister's food (she is a proper little lady and takes her time, and self regulates her intake so I still feed her in a bowl).I appreciate that this product may not suit every feline, but for my boy it is proving to be invaluable. It is also very satisfying watching him being stimulated in a more natural way. One little tip is that it does tend to move across the floor but I have pretty much solved this by popping it on the door mat.

Good idea but far too big for cats better suited to dogs

The media could not be loaded. Last week I received this beautiful slow feed cat bowl.I have 3 ragdolls (Pablo, Wooki and Max) and 1 stray cat (Fee).Especially Wooki keeps on eating, never feels when he has enough. To prevent I have to put him on a diet, I thought it would be interesting to introduce this bowl. A friend of mine read something about it and she put it on her Facebook wall.My cats have access to dry food all day, I don’t like fixed ‘feeding times’. That’s why Wooki can eat as much as he like.....So I placed the slow bowl next to their own bowl with some of their dry food, just as you suggested. They were very interested and not scared at all (typical of ragdolls) but didn’t touch it, just sniffing.Later I heard some new noices....it was Wooki trying to get some food out of the slow bowl. Happy !!!!!!Two of them (Wooki and Max) now eat from the slow bowl, even their own bowl is still there. They amuse themselves and hopefully Wooki will eat less.

Really well made, and I love it's not plastic and bio degrades. However, this was just too difficult for my cat to eat from. I followed all the ideas about just a little to start, and gradually move him over to it, but even though he really tried, he just couldn't get the food out (and this is one food motivated cat). He was really depressed at meal times. So, unfortunately I had to abandon the bowl. I will look to donate to a cat charity.I found a simpler dish in its place which works well for my cat (and therefore me).

This product is great for solving a cat rushing it's food, which eventually makes it sick (poor little kitty!). First off the cat wasn't too sure as all of it's wet food is spread out but eventually it accepted it (didn't have much choice really!) and so far so good. I've proved that it works as the cat was sick another night after we moved back to a bowl for food so it does work! I expect this is down to each individual cat as some may not like it but others will use it with no issues. Personal preference around the colour and as he is a boy the golden colour was the best option. There is a handy leaflet inside the box which provides more information on other services from the seller. The packaging itself was a perfect fit as the feeder bowl itself is a lot bigger than I imagined but that isn't a problem.Great product, quick delivery, great service.