Feeding & Enrichment

Lick mats and slow feeder bowls for everyday enrichment

Licking or nosing food out of grooves and ridges gives your pet a small job. It adds a little enrichment to an ordinary day.

Lick mat or slow feeder bowl: which fits your routine

Choose a lick mat for a short, calm activity such as bath time or a nail trim: your pet licks soft food out of the grooves over several minutes. Choose a slow feeder bowl when you want a full meal of kibble or wet food to last longer. The Spunky Pup 3-in-1 does both jobs.

Made in the USA: the SodaPup Jigsaw lick mat and Honeycomb eBowl

The SodaPup Jigsaw Enrichment Lick Mat has a jigsaw texture that holds soft foods and slows licking. It suits dogs of all sizes and cats, comes in green or pink, and is made in the USA by SodaPup.

The SodaPup Honeycomb Slow Feeder Dog Bowl, also made in the USA, has honeycomb ridges that make a fast eater work for each mouthful. If your dog's eating speed concerns you, ask your veterinarian.

A lick mat cats can use too

The Jigsaw is the one piece in this range listed for cats as well as dogs. A cat needs only a little food, so keep the layer thin.

One silicone piece, three uses: lick pad, slow feeder and raised bowl

The Spunky Pup 3-in-1 Lick Pad, Slow Feeder & Elevated Bowl is one piece of food-grade silicone: spread peanut butter without xylitol, yogurt or wet food on the lick pad, put a meal on the slow-feeder side, or set it up as a raised bowl. It is a good fit if you would rather keep one piece than two. Ask your veterinarian whether a raised bowl suits your dog before using it that way.

What to spread on a lick mat

For dogs, try peanut butter without xylitol, plain yogurt, mashed banana, wet food or pumpkin purée. For cats, use a wet food your cat already eats. Check new foods with your veterinarian if your pet is on a special diet, and see our guide on what to put on a lick mat for more ideas.

Freezing for a longer session

Press a thin layer into the Jigsaw's grooves, then freeze it for a longer session. Stay nearby while your pet works on it.

Kibble, wet food or a frozen mix in a deep slow feeder

The Honeycomb eBowl is a deep bowl for kibble, wet food or a frozen mix, and it suits most dogs. Its ridges spread the portion out, so it takes longer to eat.

Cleaning lick mats and slow feeders (three are dishwasher safe)

The Jigsaw lick mat, the Honeycomb eBowl and the Spunky Pup 3-in-1 are all dishwasher safe. Rinse off leftovers soon after each session so food does not dry in the grooves. The Flipo water bottle is hand wash only.

Water on the walk: a bottle that becomes a bowl

The Flipo Fold-A-Bowl Dog Water Bottle holds 26 oz, and its food-grade TPU cover folds out into a bowl. A push-button closure keeps it from leaking in a bag, and a wrist strap frees a hand for the leash. It is also in our travel and car accessories range, and our dog walking essentials guide covers the rest of your walk kit.

Free standard shipping and 30-day returns

Standard shipping is free to the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC. Orders leave a U.S. warehouse within 1–2 business days and usually arrive 2–5 business days later. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories or APO/FPO addresses.

You can return items within 30 days of delivery. For change-of-mind returns, you pay return postage plus a 15% restocking fee; damaged, defective or wrong items reported within 7 days are replaced or refunded in full. See our shipping policy and returns policy for full terms.

Lick mat and slow feeder FAQs

What can I put on a lick mat?

Use a soft food that spreads thinly. For dogs, try peanut butter without xylitol, plain yogurt, mashed banana, wet food or pumpkin purée; for cats, use a wet food your cat already eats. If your pet is on a special diet, check new foods with your veterinarian first.

Can cats use lick mats?

Yes. The SodaPup Jigsaw suits cats as well as dogs. Spread a thin layer and stay nearby while your cat works on it.

Can you put wet food in a slow feeder bowl?

Yes. Press wet food into the ridges of the Honeycomb eBowl so your dog has to work it out, then rinse the bowl soon after the meal so food does not dry in the honeycomb. It is dishwasher safe.

Is it safe to leave my dog alone with a lick mat?

No. Supervise each session: a lick mat is not a chew toy and no toy is indestructible, so pick the mat up if your dog starts chewing it. If your dog chews through toys, read toys for dogs who destroy toys or browse our toys and play range.

Should my dog eat from a raised bowl?

It depends on the dog, so ask your veterinarian. The Spunky Pup 3-in-1 can also be used as a lick pad or a slow feeder instead of a raised bowl.