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Food Puzzles for Cats: How to Start (and Get a Bowl-Fed Cat to Use One)

Cats5 minutes a day to set upEasy to start

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.

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Bright illustration of colorful circles and white paw prints on a dark background with the label Cat Enrichment

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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.

Bright illustration of colorful circles and white paw prints with the label Dog Enrichment

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.