{"product_id":"aurex-slow-feeder-ceramic-bowl-pearl-glaze","title":"Aurex Slow-Feeder Ceramic Bowl — Pearl Glaze","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 20px; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; border-left: 3px solid #C4714F; padding-left: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003eEat slower. Digest better. Live longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCats that empty their bowl in seconds are not doing their health any favors. Eating too fast leads to air ingestion, vomiting immediately after meals, poor nutrient absorption, and long-term strain on the digestive system. The Aurex Slow-Feeder Ceramic Bowl solves this problem through geometry: \u003cstrong\u003econcentric groove rings\u003c\/strong\u003e that divide the food into narrow circular channels, forcing the cat's tongue to work in small, precise movements. The result is a feeding speed up to 8 times slower — without stress, without frustration, without restriction. And in a form that looks just as good on a kitchen counter as it does in a design catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is made from \u003cstrong\u003estoneware ceramic, fired at 1260 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — a high-temperature firing process that fully vitrifies the clay matrix and produces a water absorption rate of under 0.5%. The characteristic \u003cstrong\u003epearl reactive glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e is created by the controlled addition of metal oxides — titanium dioxide and zirconium dioxide — into the glaze mass before firing. As these oxides melt at over 1200 °C, microscopic crystal structures form within the glaze that refract light at different angles, producing the distinctive shimmering pearl effect. This glaze class is tested to \u003cstrong\u003eEN 12875\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEU Regulation 10\/2011\u003c\/strong\u003e — completely free of lead, cadmium, and heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concentric groove rings are worked into the soft clay body during throwing — they are an integral part of the ceramic wall, not an applied structure. The glaze fully seals the inner surfaces of the grooves as well — no micropores, no cracks, no spots where food residue could become trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eThe Slow-Feeder Groove Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003econcentric groove rings\u003c\/strong\u003e divide the bowl surface into narrow, circular feeding channels. The cat must guide its tongue precisely between the rings — a motorically more demanding movement than simply licking a flat surface. This slowdown reduces air intake during swallowing, prevents post-meal vomiting, and improves nutrient absorption through longer saliva contact time. Veterinarians particularly recommend slow-feeder bowls for cats with megaesophagus, chronic vomiting, and obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWhisker-Friendly Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eflat, wide bowl shape with a low profile (3 cm height)\u003c\/strong\u003e is deliberately designed for cats with sensitive whiskers. When eating from deep, narrow bowls, the vibrissae (whiskers) constantly touch the bowl walls — a stimulus known as \u003cstrong\u003eWhisker Fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e that can lead to loss of appetite, stress, and behavioral problems. The Aurex Slow-Feeder Bowl eliminates this problem entirely: the whiskers remain free, and the cat eats relaxed and at its own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTested to \u003cstrong\u003eEN 12875\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEU Regulation 10\/2011\u003c\/strong\u003e. Free of lead, cadmium, barium, and heavy metals. The stoneware body makes the bowl stable — no sliding even with enthusiastic eaters. Scratch-resistant, dishwasher-safe, permanently hygienic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; color: #C4714F;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e15 cm (5.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; color: #C4714F;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e3 cm (1.2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f0ee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; color: #C4714F;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eapprox. 250 ml (8.5 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; color: #C4714F;\"\u003eFiring Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e1260 °C (Stoneware)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSage Green, Pink, Lavender, Gray — all with the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003epearl reactive glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e and tested for harmful substances to Oeko-Tex Standard 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: #C4714F; margin-top: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e0d6; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDishwasher safe — top rack recommended. Do not use in the microwave. After dishwashing, briefly rinse the groove structure with a soft brush to remove any food residue from the groove edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 48px; padding: 24px; background: #fdf8f5; border-left: 3px solid #C4714F;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555;\"\u003eAurex — Only the Best for Your Pet. Hand-selected. Tested. 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