DIY enrichmentDogs and cats

Muffin tin hunt

A household idea. Nothing to buy unless you want the optional supplies.

Drop kibble in a muffin tin and cover some holes with tennis balls or cups. They have to move the cover to eat.

Best for

Dogs and cats who already paw at objects, on a non-slip floor

Price

Free

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Good to know

A tin you already own is enough. A silicone one is optional, not required.
Leave half the holes uncovered the first time.
Full steps are in the DIY guide.

Supervision. Use balls that are too big to swallow. Pick the tin up when the game is over so it does not become a chew.

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Roll kibble in a tea towel and let them nudge it open. It is the fastest homemade snuffle, and it costs nothing if the towel is already clean.

Best for

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Price

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Cardboard box forage

Household idea

A box, some scrap paper and a handful of kibble. They rummage. You recycle the box when it gets soggy.

Best for

A one-off rainy afternoon, especially for cats who already like boxes

Price

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Frozen lick

Household idea

Smear their usual wet food on a plate or a clean mat and freeze it. Licking a cold smear takes longer than eating it from a bowl.

Best for

A quiet half-hour at home, including before a noisy evening, if they already know the food

Price

Free

See how to do it

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