vancasso Ceramic Slow Feeder Dog Bowl, 1.5-Cup Medium Size Maze Design

vancasso’s ceramic slow feeder dog bowl is made for medium dogs that eat quickly, with an 8.5-inch (21.59 cm) diameter and space for 1.5 cups of dry food.

• Lead- and cadmium-free ceramic with a food-grade glazed finish — provides a smooth surface for serving your dog’s meals.
• Weighs 2.4 lb (1.09 kg), six times the weight of typical plastic bowls — adds weight to mealtime use.
• Low-center-of-gravity design and non-slip base — help keep the bowl in place while your dog eats.
• Microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe ceramic — accommodates warming meals and dishwasher cleanup.
• Seamless glazed finish — helps food residue rinse away instead of sticking to the bowl.

Fast eating can make mealtimes rushed for dogs and harder for owners to manage. This bowl combines a maze-style feeding surface with a medium-dog size, giving meals a more deliberate pace while also serving as a bowl for dry food, wet food, or raw diets. Its ceramic construction offers an alternative to plastic for everyday feeding.

How does the slow-feeder pattern work?

Raised ridges arranged in a maze pattern make your dog work around the bowl to reach the food, and the design is intended to slow eating by up to 15x. A more measured pace can encourage mindful eating and may help reduce gulping, with the bowl also designed to support digestion and help reduce the risk of choking or vomiting associated with fast eating. Turning food into a puzzle can also make mealtime more engaging and help address overeating habits.

• The ridges create a puzzle-style route to the meal.
• The slow-feeding design supports portion control.

Is the bowl sized for my dog and the food I serve?

It is sized for medium dogs and holds 1.5 cups of dry food or 32 oz (946 mL) of water. The bowl measures 8.5 inches (21.59 cm) across, so compare that diameter with your available feeding area. The capacity suits measured portions for medium pets; it is not presented as a large-capacity feeder.

• Use it for dry kibble, wet food, or raw diets.
• The stated breed examples include Beagles, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Bulldogs, and Siberian Huskies.

What is the bowl made from, and how do I clean it?

The bowl is made from lead-free and cadmium-free ceramic with a smooth, food-grade glaze. Its non-porous surface resists bacterial buildup, a consideration for owners concerned about plastic bowls and chin acne or skin irritation. Veterinarians recommend ceramic bowls over plastic bowls. Rinse the bowl under the tap or put it in the dishwasher; its microwave-safe ceramic can also be used to warm your dog’s meal.

• The glazed surface is seamless.
• The bowl is suitable for daily pet use.

What helps keep it steady during feeding?

The bowl combines a non-slip base with a low-center-of-gravity design to help it stay put during enthusiastic eating. At 2.4 lb (1.09 kg), it weighs six times as much as typical plastic alternatives, adding weight that helps resist movement and tipping. Plastic bowls can crack, scratch, or shed flakes into food; the ceramic construction avoids plastic fragments in your dog’s meal.

• The base is designed to reduce sliding while your dog eats.
• The ceramic bowl is an alternative to plastic feeding dishes.

This bowl suits owners of medium dogs who want a measured-capacity dish that turns eating into a slower, puzzle-like activity. It is intended for medium pets rather than dogs needing a larger feeding capacity, and its 8.5-inch diameter helps you judge whether it fits your feeding space. Its maze-patterned ceramic design combines slow feeding with everyday food and water service.

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