LickiMat Classic Buddy

The cheapest gift here and one of the most used, by dogs and cats alike. The square rubber mat is covered in a grid of raised crosses: spread on wet food, yogurt or a thin layer of something sticky and the pet has to lick it out slowly instead of inhaling it in seconds. Freeze it first and the job lasts even longer, which makes it handy for bath time, nail trims or a storm. One buying note: the Classic Buddy is soft rubber, and its maker says to wash it by hand after each use. If the household runs on the dishwasher, the Tuff version, which the maker sells as dishwasher safe, is the better choice. Neither is a chew toy, so pick it up once the licking is done.