Turn an everyday meal into something a little more engaging with the SodaPup Waiting Dogs Design Shallow Slow Feeder. Its cheerful design features a collection of eager dogs waiting for their food, while the textured surface gives your dog more to explore as they eat.

Unlike a conventional deep bowl, this shallow tray spreads food across a wide surface. The raised pattern and grooves encourage your dog to work around the different sections to reach their meal, which can help slow down dogs who tend to gulp their food. The low profile may also make food easier to reach for flat-faced breeds, such as Pugs and French Bulldogs.

The Waiting Dogs eTray is suitable for a variety of foods, including dry kibble, wet food, raw meals and puréed treats. You can serve food fresh or freeze suitable fillings for a different kind of feeding activity. It can also provide an extra opportunity for sniffing, licking and exploring during your dog’s daily routine.

Made from TPE, the tray is designed for food-based enrichment rather than vigorous chewing. It is a useful option for dogs who benefit from a more interactive way to eat, including some puppies and older dogs. Every dog is different, so supervise feeding and make sure the tray suits your dog’s needs.

Approximately 20 cm

1. Place the tray on a stable, suitable surface.
2. Spread your dog’s normal meal or a suitable treat across the textured sections.
3. For extra variety, use wet food or puréed treats, or freeze an appropriate filling before serving.
4. Let your dog explore the tray and work through the food at their own pace.
5. Supervise your dog throughout the meal, then remove any leftover food and clean the tray.

Materials

The Waiting Dogs eTray is made from TPE, a flexible material used for food-based enrichment products, the material is food-safe and FDA-compliant.

Care

Remove leftover food after each feeding session. Wash with warm water and mild washing-up liquid, paying attention to the grooves, alternatively, place the tray on the top rack of the dishwasher. The tray is freezer-safe, making it suitable for preparing frozen enrichment meals. Allow it to dry thoroughly before storing. Check regularly for bite marks, cracks or other damage and replace it if it becomes unsafe.

SodaPup takes plenty of inspiration from nature when designing its enrichment toys, and this honeybee-themed collection is a great example, honeycomb mats, honey stick chews, honey bear dispensers, and now the Honey Pot, all built around the same playful idea. Every piece is designed to make mealtime more engaging, giving dogs a proper mental workout alongside their usual bowl of food. Its ranges includes slow feeders, lick mats and interactive products that give dogs opportunities to explore, sniff and work for their food.