What •
The Mandala Tray is the ideal tool to provide an optimal, varied and fun diet for your dog or cat. It is perfect for serving wet and dry food together, without making a mess. You can combine foods together or separate them into the small individual sections of the design. The Mandala can be used for snacks or for meals.
The Mandala tray design features varying heights and depths, mimicking more natural eating conditions and challenging your dog or cat's natural foraging instinct.
Non-toxic. Easily washed on the top rack of the dishwasher. Freezer and dishwasher safe.
8" wide x 8" high. 0.9" thick.
WARNING: This is not a chew toy. Supervise your pet while using this enrichment mat. If damaged, remove immediately.
Who •
Suitable for dogs and cats of all ages and sizes.
Size suitable for flat-nosed dogs who may struggle with deeper slow-drinking bowls.
For what •
The action of licking soothes and calms dogs, but also cats. It keeps them occupied, in addition to promoting optimal oral health .
It also helps prevent overfeeding your pet, in addition to stimulating saliva production to promote digestive health .
Lick trays encourage slower eating , which greatly improves the digestive process . Additionally, slow feeding helps prevent bloating , improve gut health , reduce separation anxiety , and reduce boredom-related destructive behaviors .
How •
Use to serve meals or just snacks for 10-15 minutes if food is not frozen and up to 45 minutes if food is frozen.
Simply spread meat, spreads (available here ), canned food, crushed treats moistened with water, vegetables, vegetable purees and/or other safe foods for your pet on the plate with a knife or fork. Make sure you push the treat down into the surface of the mat. You can choose to put the plate in the freezer and wait about 2 hours before serving it to your pet, or give it as is.
You can also place a Pattes Vertes food supplement in one of the sections.
Here are some ideas of what to put on lick mats, right here . For a guide to healthy foods to offer your pet so you can create your own recipes, here is an article right here .
With •
Meat, Mount Ara spreads , fruit and/or vegetable purees, dog toothpaste or other creative and fun options.