How a pet eats and drinks matters as much as what. Slow feeders and lick mats stretch out meals for gulpers; flowing-water fountains tempt cats (and some dogs) to drink more.
| # | Product | Best for | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl (Notch) | Best slow feeder | 9.3 | Check price |
| 2 | Veken 95oz Pet Water Fountain (C1 Classic) | Best water fountain | 9.1 | Check price |
| 3 | LickiMat Classic Soother & Buddy (2-Pack) | Best lick mat | 8.8 | Check price |
| 4 | PETLIBRO Dockstream 2 Stainless Fountain | Best smart fountain | 8.6 | Check price |
| 5 | Feedoo Stainless Steel Slow Feeder Bowl | Best stainless slow feeder | 8.3 | Check price |
The Outward Hound Fun Feeder uses maze-like ridges to slow down fast eaters. This 8.8-inch Notch bowl holds two cups of dry or wet food and has a non-slip base.
Who it's for: Gulpers, and dogs who eat too fast.
Veken's 95 oz fountain recirculates and filters water. It ships with replacement filters and a silicone mat, making it an easy entry into fountains.
Who it's for: Cats who drink too little, and multi-pet homes.
LickiMat's textured mats spread out yogurt, wet food or peanut butter so licking takes longer — useful for calm-down time, nail trims and bath time.
Who it's for: Anxious dogs and grooming-time bribery.
PETLIBRO's Dockstream 2 has a stainless-steel tray and 3L capacity, plus app monitoring for owners who want to track water levels and filter life.
Who it's for: Tech-friendly cat owners and multi-cat homes.
A double-wall stainless-steel slow feeder with a non-slip rubber base, for owners who prefer metal over plastic.
Who it's for: Owners who want plastic-free bowls.
Slowing eating is sensible for gulpers and may reduce vomiting, but bloat (GDV) has several risk factors. Talk to your vet if you have a deep-chested breed.
Many owners find their cats prefer moving water, and it's an easy experiment. Keep fountains clean — a dirty fountain can put cats off.