7/29/2023 0 Comments Catit puzzle feeder![]() In a recent study about using puzzle feeders with cats, the researchers observed a variety of benefits, including weight loss, decreased aggression toward humans and other cats, and reduced anxiety and fear. Puzzle feeders also encourage mental stimulation, which has been shown to decrease stress and anxiety-common issues for cats in an unfamiliar setting like a shelter. Puzzle feeders, which make your cat work for food, are one way to mimic hunting behavior (also called “forage feeding”). Encourage your cat to think and stay mentally stimulatedĪccording to current guidelines for the care and welfare of domestic cats, domestic cats should have opportunities to express natural behaviors.Redirect your cat from engaging in destructive behavior.Encourage your cat to eat slowly (may help with cats who are prone to vomiting from eating too quickly).Cat behaviorist Pam Johnson-Bennett offers these reasons to try puzzle feeding: Puzzle feeders are a great way to improve your cat’s overall mental and physical well-being. After all, there are no bowls of kibble sitting around in the forest! Getting a meal on their own requires mental and physical stimulation-puzzle feeders bring some of that stimulation back to mealtime. Using a food puzzle helps mimic the natural way your cat would eat in the wild. Our friends at Purina® offer step-by-step instructions for DIY puzzle feeders. You can make your own puzzle feeder at home using everyday items like paper towel tubes, egg cartons, or plastic water bottles. The Catit® Senses 2.0 Digger has tubes that you fill with kibble or treats to encourage your cat to paw for food ![]() The cat might use their paw to fish out dry food or lick out wet food from inside the puzzle. Stationary food puzzles use wet or dry food that is placed into cups, holes, tubes, or channels connected to a sturdy base.( Bonus: you can purchase the SlimCat™ in person from our retail store and your proceeds will support CAT!) This ball toy is great for introducing your cat to puzzle feeders for the first time. With some puzzles, like the SlimCat™ ball toy, you can adjust the size and/or number of holes to make food release easier or more difficult. ![]() You place dry food or treats inside the toy, and then the cat can roll the toy (by pushing with paws or nose) until the food inside falls out through the holes.
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