A Guide to Lick Mats & Bowls

Lick Mats & Bowls are currently trending on social media and we can absolutely understand why. If you've never heard of or tried a Lick Mat or Lick Bowl then read on, come and purchase one and open up a whole new world to canine enrichment....

What is a Lick Mat/Bowl?

Lick Mats and Lick Bowls are based on a challenge/reward system they work with different foods and treats to achieve different outcomes ranging from anxiety reduction to entertainment to slow feeding to training aids and more.

Benefits

Reduced anxiety & boredom:  They reduce anxiety and promote calm behaviour by encouraging licking action and stimulating your pet’s tongue. The extended licking action releases a calming hormone. Great for when you leave home, stressful times such vet visits, injections, bath time, nail clipping, injury recovery as well as thunderstorms and fireworks.

Training Aid: They're are used for all types of dog training and are especially good at reducing crate training time.

Improved oral health: They stimulate your pet’s tongue and increase salvia production. This saliva cleans the tongue, teeth, gums and aids digestion as it contains Amylase. The natural rubber surface also scrapes food particles and odour causing bacteria off your pet’s tongue, promoting fresher breath.

Healthy treats: Experiment with different treats to find your pet’s favourite. From Dogtropolis Peanut Butter (xylitol free), Dogtropolis Antler Powder, yogurt, sardines, pumpkin purée, crushed biscuits and more - there are so many combinations to try!

Grooming, Bathing & Nail Clipping: They're a great aid when grooming pets to keep them busy & distracted. Our Lick Mats have suction cups for wall/tile mounting.

Slow Feeder: They can be used to promote slower feeding in your pet for both wet and dry food. This can help reduce bloating and improve digestion.

Medical-Free: The licking action enhances the sense of taste, allowing your pet to enjoy just a small amount of food. They're are also perfect for adding supplements and medications to treats.

Freezer Friendly: Our Lick Mats and Lick Bowls can be put in the freezer; a great way to extend the fun or on a hot day!

Our Products

Lick Mats: Available in Aqua, Mint, Blue or Pink 

20 x 20 cm/ 8" x 8"
25 suction cups
Silicone (High-quality, food-grade)

Lick Bowls: Available in Aqua, Blue, Lilac

16 x 8 cm
Silicone (High-quality, food-grade)

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