LickiMat® Tuff™ boredom buster dog feeding mat

Authentic LickiMat® boredom buster for dogs and cats. Perfect for pet treats, yogurt, peanut butter, spreads, raw food, liquid food, pet food.  Slow feeder, healthy and fun alternative to a slow feed bowl. Available in a variety of colours.

The surface patterns of the two models differs a little to better suit different types of foods, treats and liquids.  Each surface is suitable for raw, wet, dry and liquid dog food, as well as any manner of treat. 

LickiMat® Tuff™ feeding mats are microwave friendly, so you can cook meals on them in the microwave; they are freezer-friendly, so you can freeze treats on them; and they are easy to hand-wash in the sink.  They are all made from human food-grade rubber (TPR).

Features

• Made from non-toxic food grade TPR and recyclable polypropylene
• 20 x 20 cm/ 8″ x 8″
• Suitable for all dogs and cats (supervise pet for first few times until sure they will not chew mat)
• Freezer safe
• Microwave friendly
• Dishwasher safe

Benefits

REDUCES ANXIETY, BOREDOM AND DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR – LickiMat helps calm and soothe your pet as they enjoy their favourite treat by helping release endorphins through the promotion of licking.  Great for when you leave home, great for stressful times such vet visits, injections, bath time, nail clipping, injury recovery as well as thunderstorms and fireworks.  Please remember to supervise your pet when first introducing them to LickiMat.

TUFF AND CHEW RESISTANT – the LickiMat Tuff is designed for teething puppies and naughty dogs that would chew anything as well as the convenience of using the dishwasher.  You must supervise and train all puppies and chewers.  

RECOMMENDED FOR BOTH DOGS & CATS – the LickiMat textured patterns are designed to please the tongues of both dogs and cats and to work with all manner of treats and foods, ranging from yogurt, peanut butter and all manner of spreadable treats to raw, wet, dry and liquid foods. The licking action enhances the sense of taste, allowing your pet to enjoy just a small amount of food.  LickiMats are also perfect for adding supplements and medications to treats.

PROMOTES LICKING – the LickiMat surfaces promote pleasurable licking for both dogs and cats.  The licking action generates saliva that helps protect your pet’s teeth and gums, and can aid digestion as saliva contains enzymes such as Amylase.  The natural rubber surface also scrapes food particles and odour causing bacteria off your pet’s tongue, promoting fresher breath.

SERVE HEALTHY TREATS – the LickiMat allows you to serve a wide variety of treats: yogurt, peanut butter, purees, spreads and all manner of organic and healthy pet approved treats.  The magic of LickiMat is that challenging your pet to lick the treat out of the patterned surface in order to be rewarded by the treat, slows the process dramatically and prolongs their enjoyment.  Less calories, healthier treats and longer duration.

SLOWER FEEDING & HEALTHIER FEEDING – the LickiMat can be used to promote slower eating, which in turn reduces bloating and improves digestion.  A great alternative to slow feed bowls.  You can even freeze food and treats on the mat for slower and more enjoyable feeding. 

ALTERNATIVE TO FEEDING BOWL – the LickiMat is a perfect replacement for all cat bowls and there are a wide variety of designs and colours to suit your preferences.  The LickiMat is also a perfect dog bowl replacement for small and medium sized dog breeds.  You can serve raw, wet, dry and liquid food at the same time without making a mess.

For fun pet interaction, three designs are available. Lickimat Buddy, with its cross maze design, is perfect for thick sticky treats like doggy peanut butter, wet food or soggy biscuits.

The Soother is the most challenging of the three surfaces, and is best suited for soft, runny and liquid foods and treats.  It is preferred for liquids such as the juice from BBQ chicken or roasts as it gives the tongue an exquisite workout.