Got the bowl today and not happy with it.
For one, the website and marketing makes it seem like this is a U.S. company but the bowl is made in China. Adding "NYC" to the brand means absolutely nothing.
Should have been a red flag when I asked when they'd restock the red bowl they STILL advertise on their website, and got a reply saying they won't restock it, but don't take the time to remove it from the site....
Secondly, and most importantly, the ridges are not tall enough or deep enough.
I can't help but assume the majority of reviews are fake. This isn't slowing down a dog when eating whatsoever. Especially kibble. Wet food, maybe somewhat, and you probably have to freeze it.
For $43 altogether this is a scam.
The slow feeding bowls I tried in the past were $12 and more complex, therefore efficient, but unfortunately made of plastic.
The pet industry is a mess thanks to greedy yet lazy "entrepreneurs" and leaving manufacturing to China and third world countries.
That's the only reason why this bowl is even considered: the only upside is, it's made of ceramic.
Hopefully under good standards and there's no lead? I'll have to test that now, I guess.
The stainless steel bowl from IKEA was doing basically the same, cheaper and safer.