Pet Parents Forager Snuffle Mat & Slow Feeder Dog Bowl, Meadow Natural
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About This Item
Details
- Helps slow down eating and provides mental stimulation for dogs and cats—just 15 minutes of foraging can burn as much energy as a walk!
- Helps stimulate most of your dog’s senses while rewarding him with food or treats.
- The feeder’s SoftSnout material is soft enough to use every day and won’t irritate noses, tongues, or gums.
- Fully machine washable so you can sanitize it, unlike some plastic feeders that can harbor bacteria and be difficult to clean
- This mat cinches easily for storage and travel.
Instructions
Insert Laundry Detergent. (No Bleach). Wash On Regular Cycle (Warm Water). Dry On Medium Heat Or Air Dry.
Size
| Size | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Size | 9 inches / 22.9 cm | 9 inches / 22.9 cm | 0.25 inches / 0.6 cm |
Questions & Answers
4 Customer Questions
Would this work for cats?
Is there any plastic in these products?
Where is this made please?
Is this just for dry kibble or can you use with other kinds of food like rehydrated freeze dried?
341 Customer Reviews
Just Too Smart
I have a 4.5 month old female border collie. I thought that this would work. But after the first time she went through it, she got smart and tossed the cloth
I have a 4.5 month old female border collie. I thought that this would work. But after the first time she went through it, she got smart and tossed the cloth mat around so the kibble would fall out. So I believe if your dog out smarts you, it might be wise to put it partly under something heavy, so it can't be lifted. Then she has no choice to dig through it...
Puppy approved!
My dog eats his food too quickly and this has worked wonders. He loves it so much. Very soft
My dog eats his food too quickly and this has worked wonders. He loves it so much. Very soft
Perfect enrichment for senior dogs who rely on their nose
Murphy, my 16-year-old JRT mix, absolutely loves this snuffle mat. He doesn’t wag his tail very often anymore, but when he’s “hunting” something, his little nubby
Murphy, my 16-year-old JRT mix, absolutely loves this snuffle mat. He doesn’t wag his tail very often anymore, but when he’s “hunting” something, his little nubby tail moves - and when I put this on the floor in front of him, that nubber wiggles every time. Murphy doesn’t hear or see well, has no teeth, and isn’t the most stable on his feet, so he really relies on his nose. This mat is perfect for him. It keeps him engaged, gives him a job to do, and lets him use his strongest sense in a safe, gentle way. It’s also been great as a distraction when I take my younger dog for a walk, and on days when it’s too hot or too cold for our normal walks. I don’t use the drawstring feature, but it looks solid and well made. If you have a senior dog - or any dog who loves to sniff - this is a wonderful enrichment option. Highly recommend.
My Old Dog Loves it
My lab mix has never been a really fast eater. She's 14yo now and starting to be less physically active, so I'm trying to find different ways to give her some mental
My lab mix has never been a really fast eater. She's 14yo now and starting to be less physically active, so I'm trying to find different ways to give her some mental exercise without adding extra food or treats. This mat is great! I give her half her food in her bowl and the other half on the snuffle mat and she'll go back and forth between the 2 for about 15-20 minutes. Then she'll drink some water and go back to sniff out any pieces that she missed. The extra mental work seems to be helping with her restlessness and sleepy better through the night.
Simple, but effective!
Our rescue kitty who we affectionately call “Sausage” is extremely food motivated and eats his dry food portions in about 30 seconds from a regular dish. This snuffle
Our rescue kitty who we affectionately call “Sausage” is extremely food motivated and eats his dry food portions in about 30 seconds from a regular dish. This snuffle mat slows him down and takes him 3-5 minute plus a few bonus trips back to see if he missed any hidden pieces. For us it’s a 5 star product though I haven’t tried washing it yet which it will def require due to the “face plant in mat” effect. We ordered the intermediate mat and he figured it out in one try. Hope this helps!
Slower and fun meal time!
Our poor girl is going through heartworm treatment which means no exercise or playtime. This is an awesome way for her to tire herself out safely by sniffing. She
Our poor girl is going through heartworm treatment which means no exercise or playtime. This is an awesome way for her to tire herself out safely by sniffing. She took to it immediately! I spread her breakfast kibble throughout and made sure it was nice and hidden. I recommend the most challenging one if your pet has very acute senses like my girl!
So fun for my dog!
Lola, my 14lb cockapoo absolutely loves this for mealtime. She only gets 1/4 cup (twice a day) so her meals used to go so fast. This slows her down quite a bit
Lola, my 14lb cockapoo absolutely loves this for mealtime. She only gets 1/4 cup (twice a day) so her meals used to go so fast. This slows her down quite a bit and feeds her need to forage. Different in design than other snuffle mats we have had this one can be pulled tighter making the bowl area smaller so they have to work at getting the food more. I like that it's washable as well!
Not deep enough
The shag on this isn't deep enough to truly hide the treats, even tiny slivers. It's too easy for him and not very entertaining. It might work better as a slow feeder,
The shag on this isn't deep enough to truly hide the treats, even tiny slivers. It's too easy for him and not very entertaining. It might work better as a slow feeder, but we don't need that.
He loves this!!
My mini-Bernedoodle LOVES this slow food bowl! I hide the kibble in the grass, and he enjoys looking for it. He likes this much better than a plastic slow-feeding
My mini-Bernedoodle LOVES this slow food bowl! I hide the kibble in the grass, and he enjoys looking for it. He likes this much better than a plastic slow-feeding bowl - the hunt for the kibble pieces is fun for him. Highly recommend!
Effective
Denver use to inhale her food in less than a minute. With the mat she has slowed down and it takes her a good 5 minutes or more depending on how well I have worked
Denver use to inhale her food in less than a minute. With the mat she has slowed down and it takes her a good 5 minutes or more depending on how well I have worked the food in. Washes up nicely.