LickiMat Slodog Slow Feeder Plate For Dogs Is A Great Way To Slow Down MealtimesDesigned and recommended by vets this slow feeding plate is designed to provide your dog with an enriching tasty activity that helps to enhance their overall health and wellbeingIt 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 rewardsThe plate makes eating an interactive activity rather than just a mealThe surface of this plate makes it perfect for applying paste wet raw and dry foods and treatIt has discrete “pockets” which will allow liquid/paste to be kept separate to more solid foods and treats when put on the plateA sturdy frame with non-slip base makes the plate durable and chew resistantOnce your pet's favourite morsels are spread over the surface they can pick up every bit until the plate is squeaky cleanThe small pockets on the surface of the plate makes eating a challenge which slows the eating process and prolongs the enjoyment of the activity The plate can be used with a small volume of tasty food or treats to provide a fun lasting activity with fewer caloriesYou can even freeze the treats to make the fun last longer and give the tongue a good workoutGreat 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 examinationsEncourage your pet to be calm and settled during car travelRewards your pet for calm behaviour around the home or just relaxing in their bedCan provide a point of focus to distract them during fearful eventsThe plate can be used to slow down feeding rateThe plate 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 fastHelps to prevent overfeeding and can assist with managing hunger – it makes food last much longer and a smaller volume of food can be placed on the plate allowing you to provide smaller and more frequent feedsControl of food portions and added energy required to access the food can assist with weight controlLickimat RangeThe mats plate and bowls are available in a variety of textures each working differently with different types of foods and treatsTry them all to discover which surfaces work best for your pet or to provide your pet with a variety of activitiesConstructionMade from BPA free long lasting food grade polypropylene plasticEasy to clean (soak and hand wash in warm soapy water)Freezer safeDimensions35cm x 26cm x 3.2cmPlate depth: 2-2.8cmNoteIf this plate is used correctly it is strong and long lastingIt is not a chew toy – inspect for wear and take away from your pet if any pieces become loose of detachedCleaning InstructionsRinse and wash the plate once your dog has finished licking up all their food/treats – do not leave the plate with old/dried food and treats attached to the surfaceSoak and hand wash in warm soapy water