This petstages slow feed bowl helps to slow down your pet’s eating habits. It has ridges and mazes that force your pet to slow down while eating. When your pet eats slower they have less bloating and stomach issues. I have a “mini” pig and heard through a group I’m in that a lot of pig parents have used these type of feeding dishes for their pigs. My pig gulps down her food so fast that she is constantly gassy and then wanting to eat again in an hour. She will not eat her food wet down either. Pig’s are always ready to eat as they lack the ability to “feel full “.By slowing down how quickly she eats she is able to go longer periods of time playing, sleeping or being. Mischievous before she is very insistent on eating again. This dish is top rack, dishwasher safe. Super easy to clean. It also has rubber on the bottom to help prevent sliding. I thought my pig might just dump it and push it around but she seemed very interested in it. It seemed to occupy her like she was playing and eating. Pig’s are very smart and like to investigate everything so anything that hold their attention is super awesome! This dish holds up to 3 cups. It held my pigs food perfectly. I guess it would depend on the size of the pet food nuggets your pet eats. I give this dish a 2 thumbs up for my pig and I believe it would be every bit as great for dogs as well.