Bamboo Slow Feeder Enrichment Bowl

Medium bowls suit puppies and small to medium sized breeds. Large bowls are perfect for large and giant breeds.

MEDIUM - 18cm diameter, 3.5cm deep

LARGE - 26cm diameter, 6cm deep

Please view the “size guide” above (click the "?" next to sizes) for more detailed measurements!

Yes, this slow feeder works perfectly for all breeds, big or small, and all snouts, long or short (including flat-faced dogs like frenchies)!

This bowl is suitable for any type of dog food - dry, wet, raw, and anything in between!

Yes, the bowl can be placed in the dishwasher.

Most dogs will use this bowl right away, but some can take a short while to learn how to use it. If so, try popping a few of their favourite treats inside first and give them some time!

This bowl couldn’t be easier to clean! Simply rinse the bowl immediately after use and place it in the dishwasher! If hand washing, a small brush (or old toothbrush) helps get into the corners.

For the more mischievous dogs and puppies, we suggest putting the bowl away when it is not in use to avoid any possibility of the bowl being damaged.

Please note, the bowl is not microwave safe.

*Bamboo fibre as a material behaves similar to ceramic - while sturdy and durable, it can break if dropped from a height!

Our slow feeders are made with 50% bamboo fibre and 30% corn-starch, bound together with a 100% food grade safety tested melamine binder.

Conventional slow feeders are made with plastic and therefore rely on fossil fuels (oil) to be made. This also makes these slow feeders light and easier to flip over, unlike our heavier bamboo slow feeders.

How are you and your dog helping our planet?

• Bamboo is a renewable that grows in abundance and is the fastest growing plant on the planet. It absorbs huge volumes of carbon dioxide (twice that of trees) in its growth, and similarly releases lots of oxygen (up to 30% more than most plants and trees!). It is also a hardy resilient plant that does not require pesticides. After harvesting the bamboo does not die, but instead regenerates from its roots, so it doesn't need to be replanted which helps preserve soil health.
• Corn-starch is another natural material which is easy and safe to grow and produce. Like bamboo, it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen during its growth. It also requires 65% less energy to be produced than conventional fossil fuel based plastics. Since it is a plant, it does not contain toxic chemicals such as BPA or phthalates.
• Ethically made with a BSCI compliant partner in China, where 80% of the world's bamboo is grown. Being BSCI compliant means they have worked hard to meet high social and environmental standards set by an independent third party.
• Zero-plastic packaging. This bowl is packaged in a compact, recyclable cardboard box.

What do we need to improve on?

• Bamboo fibre products are not yet recycled, meaning these bowls cannot be recycled at the end of their life / if they break.
• Using melamine resin is needed to hold the bowl together, but this means the bowls are no longer 100% plant-based and will not "naturally breakdown" as such. We are looking into alternative materials as there are currently no plant-based resins that will be strong enough to keep this bowl functional and affordable.