Are the dishes raised? Pinot does the same thing (which is very common); she's one of many kitties that does not like to chew, so the food is essentially crunched once and swallowed. Initially, her food was ground level. Now, it's on a pet store mat, with raised sides, and her dishes are in a "rack" that raises them an inch or two. These "rack" dishes are available at pet stores, and it also resolved the problem of her sending her dish flying around the floor. Give it a try!