Best for gulpers
Maze slow feeder bowl
4.6A shallow maze that makes a meal last four to five times longer.
- Non-slip base
- Dishwasher safe
- Works with kibble or wet food
$15–$20Check price at Example Store
How much should I feed my dog or cat?
Daily calories from your pet’s weight and life stage, and cups per day for your food.
Makes portions easier
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Best for anxious eaters
Lick mat with suction base
4.4Spread wet food across the texture; licking is calming.
- Freezes well
- Sticks to the floor or bath
$10–$14Check price at Example Store
Best for accurate portions
Digital kitchen scale (1 g)
4.7Weighing food beats scooping — the fastest way to keep a pet at a healthy weight.
- Tare button for the bowl
- Reads to 1 g
$12–$18Check price at Example Store
How this works
Vets start from resting energy requirement: 70 × body weight in kg to the power 0.75. That is multiplied by a factor for life stage and activity to give the daily energy requirement. Every pet is different: weigh yours every few weeks and adjust by about 10% if the weight moves the wrong way. Treats should stay under 10% of the day’s calories.
Tailwise is for general information and is reviewed by veterinary professionals, but it is not a substitute for advice from your own vet, who knows your pet. How we check facts