Slow feeder bowl for Vizsla regurgitation

Dogs that eat too fast are at real risk of bloat — which can be life-threatening in larger breeds like Vizslas — as well as the kind of regurgitation you're already seeing, and broader digestive upset. The good news is that a well-chosen slow feeder can genuinely halve eating speed and make a noticeable difference to those post-meal episodes. To point you to the right one: what size is your Vizsla, how fast would you say they're getting through a meal, and how often is the regurgitation happening?

That's a really useful picture — and reassuring that your vet has already looked into the structural side. Under a minute for a 28kg dog is very fast, and that regurgitation frequency tells me he genuinely needs to be slowed down significantly, not just mildly. For a Vizsla with an active regurgitation problem, I'd want a feeder with pronounced ridges that make him work around multiple obstacles, rather than a shallow pattern that only adds a few seconds. What are you currently feeding him — kibble, wet food, or a mix?

Perfect — dry kibble works really well with maze-style feeders because the pieces lodge between the ridges and force him to use his tongue and snout to extract them. For your dog specifically, I'd go with the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl in the large size. It has deep, interlocking ridge patterns that are genuinely effective at stretching meal times from under a minute to four or five minutes, which is exactly the kind of change that tends to reduce regurgitation. It's also wide enough for a Vizsla's muzzle to navigate comfortably, and it's dishwasher safe, which matters when you're using it twice daily. It's well under £20 on Amazon UK and has a strong track record with dogs that bolt their food.

Swap it straight in — dogs adjust to these quickly, especially bolters who are motivated by food. The one thing worth doing in the first week is staying nearby at mealtimes to check he's not getting frustrated and trying to flip the bowl. Some dogs attempt to cheat by nosing it over to get at the food that's fallen out. If he does that, a non-slip mat underneath, or a bowl with suction feet, usually solves it. The Outward Hound has a rubber base that helps with this. If the regurgitation doesn't reduce within two weeks of consistent use, it's worth going back to your vet — but most owners see a difference within a few days.

Good choice. Given how fast he's been eating and how often it's been happening, you should notice a real difference fairly quickly. Hope it gives him — and you — some relief from those post-meal clean-ups.