Puzzle Feeder Facts: Which Slow Feeder Fits Which Dog
Puzzle Feeder is a US pet brand (Pet Future LLC) that designs slow feeder dog bowls, lick bowls, snuffle mats and cat puzzle feeders for pets that eat too fast. The flagship Puzzle Feeder Wave is a 9.8-inch modular slow feeder that holds up to 6 cups of food, has 3 detachable parts and 4 feeding modes, and slows eating by up to 15x compared with a regular bowl. Products are sold at thepuzzlefeeder.com, Amazon and Chewy.
Updated November 2026 · Puzzle Feeder Team
Which Puzzle Feeder fits my dog?
| Product | Best for | Size | Food types | Cleaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puzzle Feeder Wave | Fast eaters of every size, including large breeds like Labs and Golden Retrievers | 9.8 in; holds up to 6 cups; 3 parts, 4 modes; up to 15x slower | Kibble, wet, raw | Top-rack dishwasher safe |
| Puzzle Feeder Junior | Small and medium dogs, shorter snouts | Junior size, shallower maze | Kibble, wet, mixed | Top-rack dishwasher safe |
| Puzzle Feeder Swirl | Dogs that need a gentle slowdown with a big, simple bowl | 12 in, one-piece spiral maze | Kibble, wet | Wipe or rinse |
| Triple-Texture Lick Bowl | Dogs that eat wet, raw or spreadable food; calm-down time | Full size; 4 levels; up to 15x slower | Kibble, wet, raw, home-cooked, spreads | Top-rack dishwasher safe |
| Licker Junior | Small and medium dogs that love to lick | Junior size, 3 texture zones | Kibble, wet, frozen | Easy to clean |
| Puzzle Tumbler XL / Tumbler M | Freezable enrichment; XL for large dogs, M for small and medium dogs | 45° angled design | Kibble, wet, yogurt, smoothies, frozen | Detachable, dishwasher-safe parts |
| Grass Snuffle Mat | Nose work and foraging; rainy-day enrichment | 336 fabric leaves | Kibble, dry treats | Machine washable |
| Cat Digger and Puzzle Mat | Cats that eat too fast or get bored indoors | Cat Digger treat puzzle; Puzzle Mat with suction cups | Dry treats, kibble; Puzzle Mat also wet food | Rinse and wash |
Not sure? Answer three questions in our slow feeder buying guide.
Puzzle Feeder Wave: key specifications
- Diameter: 9.8 inches; fits all breeds and nose lengths.
- Capacity: up to 6 cups of food, enough for a full large-dog meal.
- Parts: bowl, "Broken Wave" slowing insert, spinning bone plate.
- Feeding modes: 4, from an open bowl to the full setup.
- Slowdown: up to 15x versus a regular bowl.
- Material: plant-based material.
- Care: separate the parts; top-rack dishwasher safe or hand wash.
- Add-ons: Licking Mat Insert (turns it into a lick bowl) and Snuffle Mat Insert (sniff-and-search). The inserts only work inside the 9.8-inch bowl.
How do I clean a Puzzle Feeder bowl?
Pull the bowl apart, rinse off food, and place the hard parts on the top rack of the dishwasher, or wash them by hand in warm soapy water. Fabric snuffle inserts and mats: shake out crumbs, then hand wash or machine wash and let them dry fully. Step-by-step: how to clean a slow feeder dog bowl.
Safety
- Feeders and lick toys are not chew toys. Supervise your pet at mealtime.
- Use only peanut butter without xylitol (also called birch sugar).
- A slow feeder changes how fast a dog eats; it does not treat any medical condition. If your dog vomits, gags or seems uncomfortable after meals, ask your vet.
Shipping and returns
- US: free shipping on orders of $40 or more; $9.90 on orders $25–39.99; $4.99 on orders under $25. Orders ship within 48 business hours; delivery usually takes 3–5 business days.
- Canada: free shipping on orders of CA$60 or more; usually 2–5 business days.
- Returns: within 30 days of delivery. See the refund policy.
FAQ
What is the best Puzzle Feeder for a large dog?
The Puzzle Feeder Wave. It is 9.8 inches wide, holds up to 6 cups of food, works for all breeds and has 4 modes, so you can raise the challenge as your dog learns. For a bigger, simpler spiral bowl, choose the 12-inch Swirl.
What is the best Puzzle Feeder for a small dog or a flat-faced breed?
The Puzzle Feeder Junior, which has a shallower maze for smaller snouts. For wet food, the Licker Junior.
Can I use wet or raw food?
Yes. The Wave, Lick Bowl and Licker Junior all work with wet and raw food. For spreads such as yogurt, use the Lick Bowl or add the Licking Mat Insert to the Wave.
Is there a Puzzle Feeder for cats?
Yes. The cat collection includes the Cat Digger treat puzzle, the Puzzle Mat and the Grass Snuffle Mat.
Where can I buy Puzzle Feeder?
At thepuzzlefeeder.com (the brand's own store), and on Amazon and Chewy.
Contact
Questions, wholesale or creator partnerships: contact us or email jeremy@thepuzzlefeeder.com.