18 cm Stainless Steel Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

Why we picked it

• Stainless steel construction avoids the plastic feel and odor concerns of many slow feeders.
• Raised puzzle patterns help turn fast meals into slower, more controlled feeding.
• Anti-slip, anti-tip design helps the bowl stay steadier during mealtime.

Best for: Small fast-eating dogs

Not ideal for: Large dogs needing a bigger feeding bowl

This 18 cm stainless steel slow feeder dog bowl is built for small to medium pets that rush through meals. Instead of a flat open basin, the bowl uses raised puzzle shapes—available in bone, paw, bear paw, and fishbone styles—to create gentle obstacles around kibble or wet food. That structure encourages pets to work around the pattern, helping slow down gulping and making mealtime more controlled.

The stainless steel construction gives the bowl a cleaner, more durable feel than many lightweight plastic slow feeders. It resists odor retention, stands up well to daily feeding, and is well suited for owners who prefer a metal food-contact surface. Options include 304 stainless steel versions and 201 stainless steel versions, giving shoppers a choice between stainless grades and pattern designs.

The small 18 cm format is a strong match for puppies, cats, and small to medium dogs, including pets that need a lower-profile feeding bowl rather than a deep maze. An anti-slip, anti-tip design helps keep the bowl steadier while pets nudge food around the raised pattern, reducing the common problem of a bowl sliding across the floor during meals.

Each bowl comes in individual box packaging, making it ready for retail display, gifting, or organized storage. It is not an automatic feeder and has no electronic parts, filters, app controls, or charging requirements—just a simple stainless steel slow eating bowl for everyday meals.

Who it’s for: Ideal for owners of puppies, cats, and small to medium dogs that eat too quickly from a standard bowl. It is also a good choice for shoppers who want a stainless steel slow feeder instead of a plastic maze bowl.

Key Features

• Stainless Steel Feeding Surface: The bowl is made from stainless steel for a durable, odor-resistant alternative to plastic slow feeders.
• Slow-Feeder Puzzle Design: Raised internal shapes create obstacles that help slow down dogs and cats that eat too quickly.
• Small 18 cm Format: The compact 18 cm size is designed for puppies, cats, and small to medium dogs.
• Anti-Slip Bowl Design: The non-slip design helps reduce sliding as pets push food around the maze pattern.
• Anti-Tip Everyday Bowl: The bowl is designed to resist tipping during normal feeding, helping keep meals more contained.
• Multiple Pattern Options: Available patterns include bone, dog paw, bear paw, and fishbone styles.
• 304 and 201 Stainless Options: Variant options include both 304 stainless steel and 201 stainless steel versions.
• No Power or Automation: This is a simple manual feeder with no batteries, charging, app setup, or automatic feeding mechanism.
• Individual Box Packaging: Each bowl comes in individual box packaging for clean presentation and storage.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• 1 stainless steel slow feeder bowl
• Individual box

Learn More

• Read our full in-depth review →
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