Lickimat stockists: where to buy the range
We stock a genuine range of Lickimat products for dogs and cats, from the classic Buddy and Wobble mats to the Tuff Soother and Playdate boards, and we're not going to describe ourselves as an "official" or "authorised" stockist — we simply carry the range and can tell you honestly what each one is good for. Lickimat's whole idea is simple: a textured silicone mat that a pet licks food, paste or treats off, which slows down fast eating and turns mealtime or a spare ten minutes into a calming activity.
What the range actually does
Licking is a naturally calming, repetitive activity for both dogs and cats, and Lickimat's textured mats and boards are designed to make that easy to set up — smear something spreadable across the ridges and grooves, and the pet works at it gradually rather than gulping it down in seconds. This makes the range useful for slowing down a fast eater, providing mental enrichment during a stressful moment such as bath time or a vet visit, or simply giving a bored pet something constructive to do.
Several designs in the range, including the Tuff and Soother mats, are also freezer-safe, so a filled mat can be frozen ahead of time to make the activity last considerably longer, which is popular for warm days or for a dog or cat that gets through a normal-sized mat too quickly.
Choosing the right one for your pet
The simplest mats, such as the Buddy or Wobble designs, suit a pet new to the concept, while the more heavily textured Soother and Tuff ranges are built for a more determined, food-driven dog or cat who would otherwise finish a simpler mat too fast. Suction-cup backed designs stick to a wall, floor or the side of a bath, which is genuinely useful for bath time or nail trims where you want the mat to stay put rather than sliding around.
Size matters too — the cat-specific mats and boards in the range are shaped and sized differently to the dog versions, so it's worth checking a product is intended for your pet's species rather than assuming any mat will do.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Silicone Slow Feeder Dog Bowl With Mat
A silicone slow-feeder bowl set into a spill-catching tray mat. The ridged centre slows fast eaters and aids digestion, while the raised mat keeps food and water mess off the floor. Soft, non-slip and easy to wipe clean.
From£13.99
Plush Strawberry Snuffle Mat
An interactive foraging mat with removable plush strawberries that hide treats and kibble. Encourages natural snuffling and slows feeding, providing mental enrichment for dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs alike.
From£13.99
Chase Buddy Boredom Busting Dog Toy
A sturdy chase toy for dogs left alone for short spells, redirecting the energy that turns into barking, pacing and chewed skirting boards into active play.
£23.99
Plush Snuffle Foraging Mat
A roll-up plush snuffle mat with cute animal designs. Hide treats in the folds and let your pet sniff and forage to find them - a rewarding enrichment game that beats boredom and slows feeding.
£13.99
Recordable Dog Talking Buttons with Mat
A set of recordable sound buttons on interlocking non-slip mat tiles that lets your dog 'talk' by pressing for words like food, walks or play. A fun way to build communication and mental enrichment at home.
£28.99
Catit Treat Ball
A rolling cat treat ball that dispenses rewards or closes for ordinary ball play
£7.49
Tarhong Concentric Circle Slow Feeder Bowl for Dogs & Cats
A stylish slow-feeder bowl that encourages healthier, calmer mealtimes — available in blue, grey, or white.
£14.99
Carrot Tumbler Treat-Dispensing Toy
A wobbling carrot-shaped tumbler that dispenses treats as pets nudge it, rewarding play and slowing eating.
£17.99
Sunflower Snuffle Mat Slow Feeder
A felt sunflower snuffle mat, roughly 37.5cm across, with yellow petals and a fluffy brown centre that hides kibble and treats. Encourages natural foraging to slow fast eaters and ease boredom. Ties on to fix it in place; machine washable.
£12.99
Duck Treat-Dispensing Puzzle Toy
A duck-shaped puzzle toy that dispenses treats when your pet presses the paddle.
£36.99
Wooden Cat Foraging Maze Puzzle Box
A natural bamboo foraging puzzle box with cut-out channels and recesses that hold treats, kibble or a bell ball. Encourages cats to paw, hunt and problem-solve, slowing greedy eaters and easing boredom. Approx 28 x 28 x 6cm.
£19.99
Spherical Slow Feeder Licking Bowl
A spherical non-slip slow feeder that paces fast eaters and turns mealtimes into a calming licking ritual. The ridged surface slows gulping, aiding digestion and easing boredom for dogs and cats alike.
From£13.99
Common questions
- Are you an official Lickimat stockist?
- We carry a genuine range of Lickimat products, but we wouldn't describe ourselves as an "official" or "authorised" stockist since that isn't a formal relationship we hold. What we can offer is honest advice on which product in the range actually suits your dog or cat.
- Can Lickimat mats be put in the freezer?
- Several designs in the range, including the Soother and Tuff mats, are freezer-safe, which makes a filled mat last considerably longer as the pet works through the frozen filling. Check the specific product's packaging to confirm it's one of the freezer-safe designs before freezing it.
- What can I put on a Lickimat?
- Anything soft and spreadable that's safe for your pet works well, such as plain natural yoghurt, wet food, or a pet-safe paste or spread, spread thinly across the ridges. Avoid anything that isn't suitable for your species of pet, and check with your vet if you're managing a specific diet.
- Do cats use Lickimats the same way as dogs?
- Yes, the same licking principle applies to cats, though the cat-specific designs in the range tend to be smaller and shaped differently to suit a cat's mouth and typical portion sizes better than the dog versions.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.