The SodaPup Water Frog eTray is the best shallow slow feeder lick tray for puppies, brachycephalic dogs, and enrichment-focused feeding — a USA-made, FDA-compliant polypropylene tray at just 1.25" deep, designed to slow eating, reduce gulping, and engage your dog's natural foraging instincts at every meal. The playful Water Frog design features a network of ridges and texture channels that turn feeding time into a stimulating mental workout.
Key Specs
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Depth: 1.25" (shallow — ideal for flat-faced breeds)
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Diameter: approximately 8"
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Capacity: 1 cup of dog food
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Material: FDA-compliant polypropylene, BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free
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Best for: small to medium sized dogs, brachycephalic/flat-faced breeds (pugs, French bulldogs, bulldogs, Boston terriers), puppies, senior dogs, fast eaters, all breeds
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Works with: wet food, dry kibble, raw, pureed treats, frozen meals
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Dishwasher safe: Yes (top rack)
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Freezer safe: Yes
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Made in: USA
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Colors available: Green, Purple
Why Shallow Feeders Work for Brachycephalic Dogs
Flat-faced breeds — brachycephalic dogs like pugs, French bulldogs, bulldogs, and Boston terriers — have difficulty reaching food in deep bowls due to their shortened snouts. Shallow slow feeder trays provide the perfect depth: easy to reach but still textured enough to slow eating, reduce gulping, and provide mental enrichment at every meal.
Mealtime Enrichment in Every Bite
The SodaPup Water Frog eTray transforms mealtime into an engaging mental workout for your dog. Inspired by the intricate patterns found on water frogs, the surface design features layered ridges, curves, and pockets that hold food in place while encouraging your dog to lick, nudge, and work through each section — mimicking the natural foraging behavior dogs are hardwired to enjoy.
Made from FDA-compliant, BPA-free polypropylene, the Water Frog eTray's shallow design is easy on sensitive muzzles and comfortable for brachycephalic breeds that need extra care at mealtime. Use it fresh, freeze it with wet food or pureed treats for a long-lasting lick session, or run it through the dishwasher for effortless cleanup. It's the everyday enrichment tool your dog didn't know they needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Water Frog eTray good for flat-faced dogs?
The Water Frog eTray is only 1.25 inches deep, making food easier to reach for brachycephalic dogs such as pugs, French bulldogs, bulldogs, and Boston terriers. Its ridges and texture channels help slow eating while providing food-based mental enrichment.
How big is the Water Frog eTray, and how much food does it hold?
The Water Frog eTray is approximately 8 inches in diameter and holds up to 1 cup of dog food. Its shallow design is intended for small to medium-sized dogs, puppies, senior dogs, fast eaters, and all breeds.
Can I use kibble, wet food, raw food, or frozen meals in it?
Yes — the Water Frog eTray works with wet food, dry kibble, raw food, pureed treats, and frozen meals. You can use it fresh or freeze it with wet food or pureed treats for a longer-lasting licking session.
Is the Water Frog eTray dishwasher-safe and freezer-safe?
Yes — the Water Frog eTray is dishwasher-safe on the top rack and freezer-safe. Its FDA-compliant polypropylene is also BPA-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free for food-contact use.
Is the Water Frog eTray made in the USA?
Yes — the Water Frog eTray is made in the USA from FDA-compliant polypropylene. It is BPA-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free, and is available in Green and Purple.
