Spread, stick, and let them lick. A soft silicone lick mat that turns a 30-second meal into a calm 10-minute routine — and gives anxious dogs something better to do during baths, nail trims and thunderstorms.
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A lick mat is a flexible silicone pad with a textured surface that you spread with a soft, dog-safe food. Your dog licks it clean at their own pace. Because licking is slow and repetitive, a meal or treat lasts much longer than a bowl would — and many dogs visibly relax while they do it.
Lick mats are useful well beyond mealtime. Owners use them to keep dogs occupied during grooming and bath time, to ease the stress of nail trims, to give dogs something calm to do on crate rest or when visitors come over, and to add variety to the day for dogs who get bored.
Good fillings are plain unsweetened yogurt, mashed banana, pumpkin puree or a thin layer of xylitol-free peanut butter. Freeze the mat for a longer-lasting treat on warm days. Always check that any filling is safe for dogs and supervise your dog the first few times.
A lick mat pairs well with a stainless steel slow feeder bowl for everyday meals and a snuffle mat for dry kibble. Wet and soft foods suit the lick mat; dry kibble suits the other two.
A flexible silicone mat with a textured surface. You spread a soft, dog-safe food on it and your dog licks it off, which slows eating and gives them a calming activity.
Plain unsweetened yogurt, mashed banana, pumpkin puree, wet dog food or a thin layer of xylitol-free peanut butter all work. Avoid anything toxic to dogs, and never use products containing xylitol.
Yes. Spread the filling, then freeze the mat for a longer-lasting treat. Supervise your dog and let the mat sit for a minute if it is very cold.
Press the mat onto a smooth, clean, flat surface such as a bathtub wall, tile or a glass door. The suction cups hold it in place so your dog can lick without pushing it around.
Many puppies can use a lick mat once they are eating soft foods and you are supervising. Check our guide on when puppies can have lick mats, and ask your vet if unsure.