LickiMat UFO Slow Feeder Bowl For Dogs Is Perfect For Treats Like Peanut Butter And Mashed Banana

The UFO mat is designed to distract and entertain your dog during bathing and grooming. It sticks to vertical surfaces like the bathtub or shower glass!

Designed and recommended by vets, this slow feeding mat is designed to provide your dog with an enriching, tasty activity that helps to enhance their overall health and wellbeing

It is an engaging tool, that challenges and rewards your pet over time, by giving your pet small portions of food or treats, every time they engage with the mat.

Dogs need mental and physical stimulation to keep them happy, healthy, and occupied. Dogs that are not stimulated, or rewarded for engaging in time-occupying behaviour, can begin to display mischievous and problem behaviours around the home. A licking mat is a great way to engage your dog with an activity that both occupies and rewards.

The mat makes eating an interactive activity, rather than just a meal

• It has soft rubber soother nubs on the inner surface and is best suited for soft paste, wet food, peanut butter, yogurt, mashed banana, and frozen treats
• Once your pet's favourite morsels are spread over the surface, they can pick up every bit until the mat is squeaky clean
• The textured surface makes licking a challenge and prolongs the enjoyment of the activity
• Allows you to use a smaller volume of food which decreases the calories and extends mealtime
• You can even freeze the treats to make the fun last longer and give the tongue a good workout

Great to use as a distraction during challenging experiences, or as a reward system during pet training – for example:

• For teaching pets to be still during grooming, bathing, nail clipping and vet examinations
• Encourages your pet to be calm and settled during car travel
• Rewards your pet for calm behaviour around the home or just relaxing in their bed
• Can provide a point of focus during fearful events

Using the mat can assist with oral health care

• The licking action generates the production of saliva that can help maintain good oral health
• The textured rubber surface assists in scraping food particles and bacteria off your pet’s tongue to promote fresher breath

The mat can be used to slow down the feeding rate

• The mat is fantastic for slowing down mealtime and to stop your dog gulping down their food in seconds – making it ideal for dogs who are prone to vomiting, bloating, or gagging from eating too fast
• Helps to prevent overfeeding and can assist with managing hunger - the licking action makes food last much longer and a small volume of food can be placed on the mat, allowing you to provide smaller and more frequent feeds
• Control of food portions and added energy required to access the food can assist with weight control

Key Features Of The UFO Mat

• Features 4 suction cups on the back of the mat – can stick to smooth vertical surfaces, to the bathtub, shower, etc
• Can be used as a regular feeding mat with floor suction - prevents it from sliding around the ground
• The encircled walls of the UFO help to prevent spills and messy floors by keeping the food contents inside the bowl

Construction

• Made from BPA free, non-toxic food grade TPR (thermoplastic rubber) – contains no silicone or phthalates
• Flexible and easy to clean (soak and hand wash in warm, soapy water)
• Freezer safe

Note

• If this mat is used correctly, it is strong and long-lasting
• It is not a chew toy – inspect for wear and take away from your pet if any pieces become loose or detached
• For vertical mounting – use peanut butter, mashed banana, yogurt, cream/cottage cheese, pureed fruit or vegetables
• For regular feeding bowl with floor mounting – all dry, wet, raw and liquid pet foods

Cleaning Instructions

• Rinse and wash the mat once your dog has finished licking up all their food/treats – do not leave the mat with old/dried food and treats attached to the surface
• Soak and hand wash in warm, soapy water
• Safe to use in the dishwasher, microwave and freezer