Hyper Pet IQ Treat Slow Feeder Lick Mat for Dogs and Cats, quadrant design

This slow feeder lick mat measures 19.8 x 19.8 x 1.3 cm and weighs 109 g, with a quadrant design that helps guide portion control when food is spread across it. It is made of non-toxic, food grade TPE in orange and has raised patterns that give different texture options. Hyper Pet supplies it as a medium mat in a pack of one, for use indoors with cats and dogs.

Quadrant layout, raised patterns and other features

The mat carries the Hyper Pet IQ Treat name and model number 51253EC, and the manufacturer describes its style as interactive. Four quadrants divide the surface so that food can be spread in separate sections rather than in one amount.

• The raised patterns across the surface provide more than one texture for food to sit in.
• The quadrant design helps guide portion control when food is spread on the mat.
• The mat is made in the USA from non-toxic, food grade TPE.
• It is listed for indoor use and for house-cats as the target audience.

Spreading food on the mat and supervising use

Food goes onto the mat's raised surface, and the quadrant sections help keep each portion apart while it is spread. The mat works with Hyper Pet IQ Treat Spread in peanut butter, pumpkin or yogurt. Hyper Pet also lists it for use alongside a snuffle mat, in place of an interactive dog toy, or with dog calming chews served as a snack.

The manufacturer's direction is to supervise your pet at all times while the mat is in use. It is not meant for aggressive chewers.

Cleaning and storing the TPE mat

The mat is easy to clean and can go on the top rack of a dishwasher. Its flat shape of 1.3 cm in height and 19.8 cm square keeps it compact when stored between uses. Because it is listed for indoor use, the mat is intended for feeding inside the home.

Who the mat suits and who it does not

The mat is not meant for aggressive chewers, so check how your pet handles a chewable surface before leaving it alone with the mat. Supervision is required during every use, which means someone needs to be present while the pet works the food out of the patterns.

With a footprint of 19.8 x 19.8 cm, the mat needs a flat indoor surface that size to sit on. It is supplied as a single mat in medium size, so a household feeding more than one pet at the same time would need one mat per animal.

Questions buyers ask about the lick mat

How big is the mat?

It measures 19.8 x 19.8 x 1.3 cm, which is 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.5 in, and it weighs 109 g (3.8 oz).

What is the mat made of?

The mat is made of non-toxic, food grade TPE and comes in orange.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Yes, the mat is top rack dishwasher safe, and the manufacturer also describes it as easy to clean.

What can I spread on it?

It can be used with Hyper Pet IQ Treat Spread peanut butter, pumpkin or yogurt.

How many mats come in the pack?

The pack contains 1 x Treat Mat in medium size.

Can I leave my pet alone with the mat?

The manufacturer's direction is to supervise your pet while using the mat, and it is not meant for aggressive chewers.