Your cat finishes before you have put the food packet away. A different bowl may seem like the obvious solution, but first observe what is happening around the meal and whether the behaviour has changed.
Record the food offered, portion, timing and who else is nearby. In a multi-cat home, note whether another animal approaches or tries to take the food. An observation should describe the scene rather than label the cat as greedy.
Separate a habit from a new concern
A sudden change in appetite, eating or drinking deserves veterinary advice. So do recurrent vomiting or regurgitation, weight changes, difficulty eating or other signs of illness. Cats Protection’s vomiting guidance explains that food coming back up can have different explanations; it should not automatically be blamed on eating quickly.
If it is safe and does not disturb the cat, a short video of the behaviour may help your vet understand what you mean. Note when it happens relative to the meal. Do not provoke the behaviour to obtain a clearer recording.
Discuss the feeding setup
Ask whether a different feeding arrangement or an appropriate slow-feeding product would suit the individual cat. Consider accessibility, food type and whether the cat can use the device comfortably. A puzzle that frustrates one cat is not a successful intervention merely because it delays the meal.
Make changes gradually under suitable advice, and keep track of actual intake. Do not restrict food or change a prescribed diet simply to slow eating. Cats with medical needs require a plan that accounts for those needs.
For an illustrative record, “finished the morning portion rapidly while the other cat waited beside the bowl” provides more information than “always eats too fast.” It suggests a question about the environment without pretending to diagnose the cause.
The useful first purchase may be no purchase at all. A clear account of the pattern helps you and the veterinary team decide whether the next step concerns health, the feeding environment or a suitable piece of equipment.