Lick Mats for Dogs and Cats: How to Use Them Safely
Lick mat for dogs and cats: which spreads are safe, why to check nut butter for xylitol, and how to clean the mat, with advice from the ASPCA and FDA.
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Lick Mats for Dogs and Cats: How to Use Them Safely
Lick mat for dogs and cats: which spreads are safe, why to check nut butter for xylitol, and how to clean the mat, with advice from the ASPCA and FDA.
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Enrichment for Senior Dogs With Less Mobility: 7 Gentle Games
Older dogs still need things to do. Seven low-impact games, how to set up safe footing, and the signs that tell you to stop, based on Cornell and AKC guidance.
10–15 minutes, at least twice a day
Interactive Play for Indoor Cats: A 10-Minute Daily Routine
How long to play with an indoor cat, which toys are worth buying, and a 10-minute stalk-chase-catch routine based on ASPCA and veterinary guidance.
Dogs (supervised)
DIY Snuffle Mat Alternatives Using Things You Already Own
Six snuffle mat substitutes made from towels, bath mats, muffin tins and boxes, plus what makes them safe, which dogs should skip them and how to clean them.
Cats5 minutes a day to set upEasy to start
Food Puzzles for Cats: How to Start (and Get a Bowl-Fed Cat to Use One)
What food puzzles are, rolling vs. stationary types, homemade versions from recycling, and the step-by-step introduction veterinary behaviorists recommend for bowl-fed cats.
Dogs of any age or breed5–15 minutes per sessionEasy, with ways to level up
Scent Games for Dogs: 5 Nose-Work Activities to Set Up at Home
Five beginner scent games you can set up indoors in minutes — from the three-cup game to a box search — with how to teach each one, how to make it harder, and safety notes.
Lab safety rules
- Supervise new toys and DIY puzzles until you know how your pet uses them.
- Count the food — treats and puzzle food come out of the daily total.
- Start easy. Success first, challenge later.
- Ask your vet before diet changes for pets with medical conditions.