DIY Slow Feeder Dog Bowl (Easy Dollar Tree Craft)

DIY Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

This DIY Slow Feeder Dog Bowl takes about 15 minutes to make and only requires a few supplies from Dollar Tree. Use this DIY slow feeder bowl to help your dog eat more slowly and get mental stimulation.

If you have a dog that likes to eat super fast, then you may be asking the question What Is A Slow Feeder Dog Bowl? If you are looking for a budget-friendly one, I am going to show you how to make this easy DIY slow feeder dog bowl.

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What is a slow feeder dog bowl?

A slow feeder dog bowl is a bowl that is designed to challenge your dog in a way that will take them longer to eat and provide mental stimulation.

A DIY slow feeder pet food bowl is filled with kibble and has a bottle of frozen water placed in the middle to keep the food cool, with a dog leash lying next to it on a surface

While these bowls can work great if you just have one, they work best if you have a few different ones. That is because by switching it up, the dog is always having to think about how to get the food out.

That is what it is handy to know how to make low-cost bowls like this Dollar Tree slow feeder dog bowl. I also have another DIY Slow Feeder Dog Bowl to check out too. It is also another great budget-friendly option.

All of the supplies to make this bowl was bought right at Dollar Tree. However, you could buy it at any store or even online.

Depending on what dishes you have around the house, you may already even have some you could repurpose and reuse.

DIY Slow Feeder

This homemade slow feeder craft is just about as easy as they come. If you can mix a little glue and smear it on a dish, then you can totally make this project and your dog will thank you.

Skill: Super Easy
Time: about 5 Minutes to make + 10 or so minutes to dry
Makes: 1 Dollar Tree Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

A photo of a diy slow feeder dog bowl project setup featuring a patterned bowl, a white bowl, a marble-like bowl, a tube of super glue with epoxy, and a wooden stick, arranged

Supplies needed to make a DIY slow feeder for dogs

  • Epoxy or E6000 (e6000 does take a little longer to dry)
  • 1 Large Plastic Dog Dish
  • 1 Small No Spill Dog Dish
  • Wood Craft Stick
  • Paper Plate or Something Else To Mix Epoxy On

How to Make a Slow Feeder Bowl

A pair of red, heart-shaped plastic bubble wands on a white surface with blue decorative patterns repurposed as a diy slow feeder dog bowl.

Cut the tip off the ends of the epoxy using a razor knife. Then push the plunger to squeeze some out on a paper plate. Make sure it comes out evenly as you need equal amounts of each tube for it to work right. You will need about a quarter-size dot amount of each side.

A white paper plate with two red syringes with no needles and a wooden stick, set against a light-colored background.

Using the craft stick or a like object, mix the two liquids together really well.

A blue plastic diy slow feeder dog bowl with a wooden stick inside it, placed next to a decorated paper plate with two syringes on a wooden surface. A watermark reading "heart string pets

Then use the craft stick to spread the mixture all over the bottom of the small no-tip dish.

A DIY slow feeder dog bowl is placed inside another larger bowl on a wooden surface, with a partial view of a coordinating placemat and a single wooden chopstick resting on it.

The last thing you need to do is flip the no-tip dish over and place it in the inside center of the large dish.

Then set it aside and allow it to fully dry before using. I wanted to have a little weight on my while it dried, so I weighted it down with a jar of spaghetti sauce in the center of the no-tip dish.

Questions Frequently Asked:

We often get some questions that pop up from readers. So we will be covering the most frequently asked questions about this Dollar Tree Slow Feeder Dog Bowl right here.

That way it will save you the time of having to ask yourself. Well, unless you have a question we have not covered it yet.

Is Epoxy food safe?

While we are not a vet nor chemical experts, we feel it is safe to use around the food. That is because the glue never even comes in contact with the food.

The glue/epoxy is only under the bottom of the no-tip dish. The pebbles of the food only stay on the outside edge of the dish or in the bowl of it.

So by the two never coming in contact with each other, we feel it is pretty safe and have had no issues. However, if it bothers you, this may not be the dish for you and there are other options you can use.

Are slow feeders good for dogs?

Yes, slow feeders are good for dogs. Slow feeders help dogs lose weight, reduce the risk of dog bloat, and slower eating can reduce dog vomiting and gagging after meals.

Are slow feeders frustrating for dogs?

Yes and no. Slow feeders provide mental stimulation for dogs. Some dogs might get frustrated trying to reach their food. Choose the appropriate slow feeder for your dog.

DIY Dog Slow Feeder

Yield: 1 Bowl

DIY Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

DIY Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

This DIY Slow Feeder Dog Bowl takes about 15 minutes to make and only requires a few supplies from Dollar Tree. Use this DIY slow feeder bowl to help your dog eat more slowly and get mental stimulation.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $3

Materials

  • Epoxy or E6000 (e6000 does take a little longer to dry)
  • 1 Large Plastic Dog Dish
  • 1 Small No Spill Dog Dish
  • Wood Craft Stick
  • Paper Plate or Something Else To Mix Epoxy On

Instructions

  1. Cut the tip off the ends of the epoxy using a razor knife. Then push the plunger to squeeze some onto a paper plate. Make sure it comes out evenly as you need equal amounts of each tube for it to work right. You will need about a quarter-size dot amount of each side.
  2. Using the craft stick or a similar object, mix the two liquids together really well.
  3. Then use the craft stick to spread the mixture all over the bottom of the small no-tip dish.
  4. The last thing you need to do is flip the no-tip dish over and place it in the inside center of the large dish.
  5. Then set it aside and allow it to fully dry before using. I suggest using a simple weight to weigh it down while it is drying. I used a jar of spaghetti sauce in the center of the no-tip dish as my weight.

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