Mandala: a slow feeder dog bowl for dogs that inhale their dinner The Mandala tray combines a lick mat surface with the structure of a slow feeder bowl, so it handles soft food and dry food equally well. It is the design most people start with. Why slow feeding is worth it Dogs are natural foragers and most will empty a standard bowl in under a minute, swallowing air as they go. Slowing the meal down gives them something to work at and turns two minutes of eating into fifteen or twenty minutes of occupation. For a dog that is bored, over-excited at mealtimes or simply too fast, that is the whole point. Recipe ideas are on our recipe page, and our dog jelly range was made for exactly this. What you get Tray format, mat and bowl in one Wet and dry food together without it running into one mess. Separate them in the channels or combine them. Freezer safe, so you can load it and freeze it for a much longer session. Heavy enough to stay put while your dog pushes at it. Specifications Made in the USA by SodaPup, in FDA compliant factories. Food safe. BPA free, phthalate free and Proposition 65 compliant. Dishwasher safe, top rack. Freezer safe. Freezing a loaded feeder makes it last far longer. Free shipping on orders over $99. All bedding ships free with no minimum. Is this the right one? Yes, if you cannot decide between a lick mat and a bowl, because this does both. Choose differently if your dog is a chewer rather than a gulper, in which case a nylon eCoin is built for that, or if you want something flatter to spread food across, where an eMat lick mat suits better. Compare the whole range on our slow feeder page, or see all slow feeder bowls. Common questions Will it actually slow my dog down? Yes. The channels mean they can only take a little at a time, which is the whole mechanism. Most owners see a meal go from under a minute to several. Can I put it in the dishwasher? Yes, top rack. Is it suitable for puppies? Yes, for all sizes including puppies. Supervise the first few meals. Where is it made? The USA, by SodaPup, in FDA compliant factories.
