Dr. Catch™ SmartFeeder – Interactive IQ Puzzle Toy for Small Dogs (Pink)

I recently purchased this dog food puzzle for my pup, who tends to scarf down his meals in seconds. This puzzle has been a game-changer! It really slows him down while eating, which has helped with his digestion and prevents him from gulping air. The design is clever, making him work for his food in a fun and engaging way. He seems to love the challenge, and I can tell he’s enjoying himself as he nudges and paws at it to get his kibble. It’s sturdy, easy to clean, and provides multiple benefits—slower eating, mental stimulation, and pure fun. Highly recommend for any dog owner looking to make mealtime more enriching!

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This puzzle toy has quickly become a favorite for my pup. The sturdy plastic and secure pieces have held up even with an enthusiastic chewer, and the varying sliding compartments are great for keeping her engaged. I can fill it with kibble or small treats, and she’ll work steadily through every section to get the reward—no snatching or destructiveness here.

It’s also great for slowing down speed-eaters and giving her a mental workout, which leaves her calmer and more focused afterward. Clean-up is easy; a quick rinse and it’s ready for the next round.

If you want a fun way to challenge your dog’s problem-solving skills, reward them, and slow snack time all at once, this dog puzzle is worth it. Definitely recommend for curious pups

My dog loves puzzles like this and gets excited as soon as I pull it out for her. The crevices are small, so either small kibble or treats are ideal.

I use it to stimulate her need for foraging and problem solving. She quickly learned how to move the sliders with her nose or paw to get to the goodies.

It's easy to clean but her kibble occasionally get caught between the base and top. She lets me know when there is a piece stuck and a fork works to get it out for her.

If you have a dog that gobbles their food too fast or just needs a little challenge, I highly recommend this puzzle toy.

The first delivery that I received had clearly been used. There were pieces of either dog food, or dog treats, and there were dried nose/lick marks on the product. I requested a replacement and that was shipped immediately. The second delivery that I received also seems used. I didn't see any dog food this time, but it wasn't clean plastic, and also seems like it had been licked by a dog. I ended up keeping the second one and washing it, because we have a puppy that needed the extra amusement asap. It seems to function as intended an provides our puppy with a brief puzzle and treat game. I think I would only purchase this for a small dog or puppy, not a larger dog.

It is a simple puzzle for our 4 month old puppy, but it does keep him busy and entertained for about 15 to 20 minutes. We use his puppy food in each slot instead of treats. He gets the food out almost immediately, but continues to search the slots just in case he missed some. It is durable, but we also remove it from his reach as soon as he loses interest.