How does The Original mine Pet Platter work?

The Original mine Pet Platter is not just another slow feeder. It is a thoughtfully designed feeding territory that supports your pet’s natural instincts. 

Unlike bowls that create anxiety, promote gulping, or block your pet’s vision, the Pet Platter is rooted in real research about how dogs and cats are meant to eat.

Below, we break down exactly how the platter works and why it outperforms standard enrichment bowls on every level.

  Traditional bowls are designed for human convenience, not pet wellbeing. They encourage:

• Rigid and tense eating postures
   
• Gulping, bloating, and regurgitation
   
• Obstructed views that lead to food guarding

• Mindless consumption that leads to frustration 

Key Features That Make a Difference

1. Scoops and Scoop Matrix
These gently raised areas promote licking and encourage slower eating. They allow pets to explore the surface just like they would when interacting with prey or foraging in nature.

2. Hunting Trail
The trail design guides your pet’s movement, making feeding feel like a game. This keeps them engaged and curious, rather than rushing through meals.

3. Warm to the Touch
Unlike metal or ceramic bowls, the platter material holds a natural warmth that feels inviting to the pet’s tongue, supporting comfort and sensory trust.

4. 360° View and Movement
The flat, open design gives pets complete control and visibility. This helps reduce fear and anxiety during mealtimes and encourages calm, confident eating.

5. Safe Habitat
Made in the USA from non-toxic, BPA-free plant-based materials. The platter is food safe, dishwasher safe, and recyclable.

6. Species-Appropriate Colors
Each color is selected to be within the visual spectrum of dogs and cats, so they can clearly identify food and features on the platter.

The Pet Platter was created by Dr. Carol Smeja, a researcher with a PhD in psychology and sociology, who applied her expertise to feeding behavior in animals. 

After years of research with wildlife specialists and zoo observation, she developed the first-ever feeder designed to replicate instinctive, natural eating dynamics.

Her work has shown that how we feed matters just as much as what we feed. By switching from bowls to a natural feeding territory like the Pet Platter, pet parents have reported improvements in digestion, behavior, meal satisfaction, and even mealtime bonding.

Going out of town? Leave your pet with us! Our boarding services provide a safe and comfortable environment for your pet while you’re away. We offer a range of amenities and activities to keep your pet happy and engaged.

Dogs and cats thrive when given the freedom to explore, sniff, and choose. 

The Original mine Pet Platter transforms every meal into a healthy, enriching experience that supports your pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing.

Try it today and see the difference!