The Big Spread — 4-in-1 Silicone Slow Feeder, Lick Mat & Bowl Tray for Dogs & Cats
- Removable bowl insert — for water, wet food, or easy washing
- Maze zone — slows fast eaters and reduces bloat risk
- Honeycomb zone — for calming, focused licking sessions
- Non-slip silicone base — dishwasher safe, works for both dogs and cats
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Four zones in one tray
Removable bowl, maze slow-feeder, honeycomb lick zone and a textured nub zone. Three separate accessories replaced by one piece of silicone that sits flat.
Licking is the calming bit
Smear something spreadable into the honeycomb and the focused licking that follows genuinely helps through baths, nail trims and being left alone. Freeze it and it lasts far longer.
Dishwasher, freezer, non-slip
Non-toxic silicone throughout. Goes in the freezer to extend a session and the dishwasher afterwards, and the bowl lifts out so each zone actually gets clean.
One texture, one job, ignored by week two
The standard lick mat is a flat square with a single pattern moulded into it. It works the first few times and then stops being interesting, because there is nothing left to discover — and it only ever solved one problem anyway.
The Big Spread puts four different surfaces in one tray. Kibble goes in the maze for a dog that eats too fast, something spreadable goes in the honeycomb for an anxious half-hour, the nub zone changes the texture when they tire of the others, and the bowl lifts out for water or wet food. One thing on the floor instead of three.
- Removable bowl insert — water, wet food, or lift out to wash
- Maze zone slows kibble-gulpers
- Honeycomb lick zone for calming, focused licking
- Textured nub zone for variety
- Durable non-toxic silicone, non-slip base
- Freezer safe and dishwasher safe, top rack
What each part is for
| Zone | What it does |
|---|---|
| Removable bowl | Water or wet food; lifts out for filling and washing |
| Maze | Raised walls slow kibble-gulpers and cut air-gulping |
| Honeycomb | Spreadables for calm, focused licking — freeze to extend it |
| Textured nubs | A different surface for pets who tire of one texture |
Cats tend to use the honeycomb and bowl zones most; dogs get the most out of the maze and honeycomb. The base grips tile, laminate and sealed wood well, but it is not a suction mount — a really determined pusher may still shift it.
Advanced FAQ
Is it safe for both dogs and cats?
Yes — the food-grade silicone and non-slip base work well for both. Cats tend to use the honeycomb or bowl zones most; dogs get the most from the maze and honeycomb zones.
Does the bowl insert come out?
Yes, it lifts straight out for filling, emptying, and washing separately from the tray.
Will it stay put on my floor?
The base has a non-slip silicone grip that holds well on tile, laminate, and sealed wood. It isn't a suction mount, so very determined pushers may shift it slightly on some surfaces.
Can I put it in the freezer?
Yes. Freezing a filled honeycomb zone extends licking time significantly, especially useful on hot days.
How do I clean it?
Dishwasher safe (top rack), or hand wash with warm soapy water. The removable bowl makes cleaning each zone easier.
— Joseph, The Big Pet Shop, Bacup, Lancashire 🐾