Slow feeder bowl for Pointer eating too fast

Switching to two meals a day is a smart move for a Pointer — it already reduces the gulp-and-go risk compared to one large meal. But if the bowl you've been using is now too big for each smaller portion, the food spreads out too thinly to provide any real slow-feeding resistance, so the benefit is mostly lost. Dogs that eat too fast face a real risk of bloat — potentially life-threatening in deep-chested breeds like Pointers — as well as vomiting and ongoing digestive discomfort. A well-matched slow feeder can genuinely halve eating speed. Can you tell me roughly how much food goes in each bowl now, how quickly your dog is getting through it, and whether you've noticed any vomiting or stomach trouble since the switch?

That makes complete sense — a flat bowl with a smaller portion gives him almost no obstacle at all, and finishing 250g of kibble in under a minute is genuinely fast for a dog his size. Two vomiting episodes in a week tells me his stomach isn't handling that speed well, and with a deep-chested breed you do want to take that seriously. What you need is a bowl with meaningful ridges or maze channels that work at that portion size — not something so large the 250g just sits at the bottom without engaging the pattern. What does he eat — standard-sized kibble or anything larger like cold-pressed or raw nuggets?

Perfect — medium dry kibble works really well with a maze-style bowl because the pieces lodge in the channels and he has to work around them. My recommendation for your Pointer is the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl in the large size, specifically the 'Flower' or 'Spiral' pattern. It holds comfortably up to 500ml of dry food, so 250g of kibble fills the maze channels properly rather than rattling around in a bowl that's too big. The ridges are deep enough to slow a determined dog like a Pointer down to three or four minutes per meal, which is exactly where you want him. It's dishwasher safe, has a non-slip base, and costs around £10–12 on Amazon UK. Given he's already been sick twice, I'd make the switch today rather than waiting.

You can use it from the very first meal — there's no adjustment period needed for a slow feeder bowl. Just put his normal portion in, place it on a non-slip surface, and let him figure it out. He may seem frustrated for the first couple of meals, which is completely normal and actually the point. If he's still vomiting after a week on the new bowl, it's worth a vet check, but in most cases the vomiting stops quickly once the eating pace slows down.

Good — the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl large on Amazon UK is what you want. Keep an eye on him for the first few meals and I'd expect the vomiting to stop within a few days. If you notice any other symptoms — bloating, restlessness after eating, or a swollen belly — that warrants a vet call regardless of the bowl. Hope he settles into the new routine quickly.