Slow feeder bowl for Weimaraners

A snapped central post is a really common failure point with cheaper slow feeders — those multi-piece moulded designs just aren't built for a dog that eats with any real force. Dogs that eat too fast are at increased risk of bloat, which can be life-threatening in large breeds like Weimaraners, as well as vomiting and digestive discomfort — so getting a replacement that actually holds up matters. A well-chosen slow feeder can genuinely halve eating speed, but only if it survives the dog. Can you tell me: how old is your Weimaraner and roughly how much do they weigh, how fast are they getting through a meal right now, and have you seen any vomiting or signs of digestive trouble since the bowl broke?

That vomiting after going back to fast eating is a clear sign the slow feeder was doing real work for her gut. At 30kg she's putting serious downward pressure on anything with a raised central post, which is exactly why that design failed. Before I suggest a replacement — was the bowl she broke a standard flat maze-style, and was it sitting on a hard floor where she could really brace against it? I want to make sure the next one solves all the same problems.

That confirms it — the post is the structural weak point and tiled floors let her apply maximum force. What you need is a bowl moulded as a single continuous piece with no separate inserts, and one that's made from tougher rubber or thick single-piece plastic rather than the hollow-post ABS most budget bowls use. For a 30kg Weimaraner I'd go with the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl in the large size. It's a single-piece injection-moulded design with no separate posts — the ridges are part of the bowl itself, so there's nothing to snap. The large size handles her portion comfortably and the ridge pattern consistently slows dogs of her size down to three or four minutes. It also has a non-slip base that works well on tile. It's widely available on Amazon UK for around £12–15 and has held up well for dogs considerably heavier than her.

Since she's been eating fast again for at least a week, treat the re-introduction as if it's brand new — put her normal full meal in it from day one rather than a partial meal, but stand nearby for the first couple of feeds to make sure she's not getting frustrated and flipping it. The Outward Hound is weighted enough that most dogs can't flip it, but Weimaraners are persistent. If she does get frustrated, moisten the kibble slightly for the first few days — it moves through the ridges a little more easily and makes the whole thing feel rewarding rather than annoying. You should see her back to two or three minutes within a week, and the vomiting should stop.

Good. The single-piece construction really is the thing to look for — you won't have the same problem again. If the vomiting continues even once she's back on a slow feeder, it's worth a vet check just to rule out anything else, but in all likelihood it's purely speed-related and the bowl will sort it.