our food puzzle paper was one of the most widely cited and downloaded articles of 2016 earning us a “top performing article” certificate. we were inspired to create this website after we published our paper about food puzzles in the journal of feline medicine and surgery with drs. tony buffington and leticia dantas!  we felt this website would be a helpful supplement to the manuscript. boredom, frustration, and environmental stress are some of the most common reasons that cats exhibit …

slow feeder bowls are a great option for dogs that are known to eat their dog food too fast. the jw pet skid stop slow feed bowl is a standard slow feeder bowl that will prevent your dog from being able to gulp down their food. chewy even offers an elevated slow feeder bowl option, with the platinum pets olympic diner. this dog food bowl will not only help your dog to eat slower, but it also offers all the …

they also are great for down the road when your cat becomes a “master forager” and it is time to increase the challenge. this is a challenging, weighted and rather large foraging toy for cats. this toy is also great for cats that are chewers as it would be difficult to destroy. this is a ridiculously easy puzzle to make and it happens to be disposable and recyclable so it’s great option for shelters. if your cat is a master …

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food toys are great for your dog’s mental and physical health and are among the best dog toys. so if you’re wondering what to do if your dog is overweight, a puzzle feeder might help. feeding using a puzzle toy encourages your dog to use their brain and problem-solving ability to get their reward. bored dogs are more likely to be destructive, so giving them something to work for (like a food puzzle) can entertain them and tire them out. …