With LickiMat Slomo you can make the feeding a real fun. First of all, it will make your dog (or cat) super excited, and second of all, it reduces stress, prevents swallowing and increases mental well-being. The LickiMat Slomo can be used to serve food and healthy treats in dry and wet form, or in their combination.
Your pet will be eating slowly, the act of licking will occupy its head and stimulate the release of endorphins, which supports its better mental state. You can use this feeding pad with anxious dogs, dogs with separation anxiety or pets going through adoption process.
The textured surface of this mat creates a space for your creativity too. For example – you can fill up the lower shaped parts with plain yogurt, or blended vegetable or fruit, then fill up the gray parts with soaked dry food or some other treats. Change the recipe every day a little bit to keep your dog always interested. You can also freeze the whole mat with treats and use it in the summer as a cool icy refreshment for your dog. Slomo pad can also help with weight loss - your dog eats slower and therefore does not feel that he is fed less, even if you have reduced the portions.
- prevents swallowing, thus reducing the risk of stomach torsion
- licking reduces anxiety (stimulates the production of endorphins), and thus contributes to the animal's psychological well-being, even in situations that are unpleasant for them (homesickness, separation anxiety, storms, fireworks)
- supports the health of teeth and gums thanks to increased saliva production - helps to refresh breath too
- increased salivation also benefits digestion
How to use LickiMat Slomo? Simply spread your dog's favorite treat using a spoon, spatula or a knife on as large an area of the mat as possible. Wet dog food, cottage cheese, plain yogurt, peanut butter (unsalted/no sugar), baby treats without spices or dry dog food are ideal.
We recommend to try the LickiMat also after your dog´s dinner - as a dental care treatment. Mix the Qchefs Dental Flakes with coconut oil or plain yogurt and spread it over the mat. Slow licking will make the flakes stay in your pet's mouth longer, prolong the action of the natural antibacterial milk peptides there and that will prevent the plaque from building-up.