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Busy Buddy Twist ‘N Treat

This small dog toy is great for cats too! Do not let the puppy logo fool you, cats are quite capable of working a wide array of dog puzzles and this one is no exception. This toy is easy to fill and works with many different sizes of dry food. This toy is a bulky & heavy which can present a bit of a challenge for felines!

Small dog toys are not just for dogs!
Small dog toys are not just for dogs!
Easy to fill & accommodates a variety of kibble sizes.
Easy to fill & accommodates a variety of kibble sizes.
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The Doorway Dangli by Petsafe

In this video clip, you will see how both a kitten and a handicapable senior cat interacts with essentially a foraging pinata. This toy can be adjusted to varying heights. If they have to reach up to bat at it that increases the difficulty.

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The Barnacle by Petsafe

Willow looking pleased with her accomplishment.
Willow looking pleased with her accomplishment.

This is yet another dog toy that is great for cats too. It is a bit bulky and heavy, but if manipulated hard enough it will provide erratic movement. This toy is also great for cats that are chewers as it would be difficult to destroy. Some cats do like to gnaw on it.

Cut prongs to correlate with kibble size & desired difficulty.
Cut prongs to correlate with kibble size & desired difficulty.
Fill all three nodules with food.
Fill all three nodules with food.
Offer to your cat to explore.
Offer to your cat to explore.
Finn, gnawing on a large dog Barnacle!
Finn, gnawing on a large dog Barnacle!
Close up view.
Close up view.

The Doorway Dangli by Petsafe

Stethoscope-like arms grasp door frame.
Stethoscope-like arms grasp door frame.
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In the video clip of the Doorway Dangli you can see the creativity and challenge that can be incorporated in order to make cats work for their meals. Sometimes the smartest kitties are the ones waiting for the others who are doing all of the work to dispense some kibble! We call this opportunistic foraging! The orange cat in this video Peaches, had actually become blind in this clip, and while not successful in this video, she is still a master forager despite her handicap!

This toy can be made more difficult by hanging it higher so that the cat must work harder to reach up and bat at the toy.

Adjusts to different sized kibble & varied difficulty.
Adjusts to different sized kibble & varied difficulty.
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The Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble dog toy by Petsafe

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Keep an open mind because dog toys can be great for cats too! They are often heavier which provides a greater challenge and they usually hold more food for multiple cat households.

This Busy Buddy toy can be made increasingly more difficult by filling smaller objects and placing them inside this puzzle so the cats have to get food out of two objects at once. A weighted object could also be adding for increased challenge.

Hitchinson shows you how here!

Twist ‘N Treat Teaser by Petsafe

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This food-dispensing toy is called the Twist 'N Treat  and it also encourages playtime using the enticing feather feature. Adjustable openings increase or decrease the challenge for your cat. The only downside is that it is quite easy and usually emptied quickly.

The Slim Cat Ball by PetSafe

Slim Cat Ball

The Slim Cat Ball is an excellent introductory toy. It is clear, easily rolled and has multiple holes for the food to dispense from, allowing the cat to quickly learn the game. It is very important that cats are successful in the beginning. This puzzle is adjustable to accommodate a variety of dry food sizes and can be made more challenging by covering one or two holes with scotch tape. 

Available in four fun colors: blue, green, orange and pink!

Exploring his new puzzle for the first time.
Exploring his new puzzle for the first time.

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