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PetSafe SlimCat Meal-Dispensing Cat Toy, Great for Food or Treats
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    Features:
  • ENRICHMENT: Watch your cat's natural instincts come alive as she chases the SlimCat across the floor
  • EXERCISE: Combines mealtime with exercise to improve weight loss and fight obesity
  • PERSONALIZATION: Convenient adjustable openings work for many kibble sizes and allow you to control how quickly your cat gets her food
  • IMPROVE DIGESTION: Great for eager eaters; SlimCat distributes meals into several smaller portions so dinner is easier on your cat's stomach
  • VERSATILITY: Can be used for fun with treats or as a daily feeder
  • DISHWASHER SAFE: Top rack only
  • HERE TO HELP: Call, email or chat with our expert U.S.-based Customer Care specialists six days a week; they are ready to assist you and your pet with your product needs
  • EXPERIENCE: PetSafe brand has been an industry-leading U.S. manufacturer of pet behavior, containment and lifestyle products since 1991, helping millions of people and pets each year
  • Distributes an adjustable amount of food as your cat plays
  • Helps your cat fight obesity and maintain optimum height
  • Can be filled with treats or meals
  • Improves cat's digestion by feeding several small portions
  • Fun source of play and exercise
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Found 70 comments on PetSafe SlimCat Meal-Dispensing Cat Toy, Great for Food or Treats:

u/IG-64 · 41 pointsr/funny

My cat does this too so we ended up getting him one of these which is essentially a food-dispensing pokeball

u/littlest-topo · 16 pointsr/TwoXChromosomes

This is geared toward dog owners, but "Impulsive Rehoming Phase" can happen to any pet owner. (http://familypaws.com/2012/impulsive-rehoming-phase/) You're certainly not alone (even if you don't feel impulsive).

Can you pinpoint other specific behaviors that are annoying? Your example of meowing makes sense, because presumably you work very hard and are tired, so your son's nap is your only time to relax. Plus, cranky baby. Discrete behaviors can be modified (whereas general feelings of annoyance cannot).

First, is your cat healthy? Illness or stress can cause your cat to vocalize excessively. Adding a baby to the home is definitely stress (as can be moving furniture, etc). Is your cat using the litter box normally? Missing the box can be a sign that it is dirty or that your cat has a UTI. If the vet gives a clean bill of health, you can help stress by using a calming pheromone plug-in.

Make sure you are providing your cat with enough enrichment and opportunities to exercise. For example, interactive toys, a bird-watching window, scratching posts, vertical spaces, or even a catio.

Finally, schedule in some TLC. If you have a cat that enjoys grooming or petting, carve out 10 minutes to do that activity (or even 5 if it is a long day). You might find that not only does it meet your cat's needs, but it helps to redevelop the bond that you once had with your cat, but aren't really feeling lately.

I've gone off a bit on a tangent, but a behavior counselor can help you identify plans to solve specific behavioral issues (if you can identify them), if you can't solve them on your own. Hopefully that would result in a happier cat and a happier mom.

u/reddit_is_not_evil · 9 pointsr/therewasanattempt

> Mine puke when I put more food in their bowl.

One of ours did this. He would gorge on the new food and vomit it up five minutes later, to the delight of our other one. This fixed that. Now he only vomits hairballs and people food, when he is able to sneak some.

>My gfs cat pisses high in the litter box

We had this problem too, and one of our cats rejects covered litterboxes (probably the same little shit who pisses too high). These fixed it.

u/sciencekitty · 7 pointsr/AskVet

Preface: I am not a vet! I'm just a pre-vet student who has successfully gotten her chubby kitty to lose weight, so take my advice with a grain of salt...

Do you free feed or do you only give the recommended amount per day?

If you free feed, kitty is probably still eating as much as he wants and the weight may never come off. I would recommend switching to a regulated amount per day (I quickly looked up the feeding directions and it looks like you should be aiming for about 2/3rds cup daily; however, you should confirm this with your vet) if you haven't already.

In regards to wet food, try out several brands and see if you can find one he likes. My kitties are mostly fed Weruva or Best Feline Friend, but I've recently had to switch back to Hill's Ideal Balance wet food for just my Siamese because she is super picky.

As for exercise, you should be playing with him several times a day to the point where he starts lightly panting or flops over and refuses to move. I enjoy using the laser to run my kitties up and down the stairs and around the house. My kitties also lose their little minds for Da Bird, so you may want to check out your local pet store for something like this to encourage your kitty to use all his energy going after a toy.

When I was having my kitty lose weight, I would use this to feed her her small daily ration of dry food, so she actually had to work a bit to get her food and couldn't just sit there and gobble it!

Hopefully some of my experiences will be of help for you guys! Chubby kitties are stubborn, but once you find the right balance of food and exercise, the pounds will start coming off! Good luck :)

u/The_Minstrel_Boy · 7 pointsr/todayilearned

I got a food ball for my cat. She has fun knocking it around, and it stretches her meals out for half an hour or so. She meows less at night ever since I got it for her.

u/KatanaTheAwesome · 6 pointsr/WTF

I don't know about the bowl, but this works pretty well for my cats. The chubby one has been losing weight, and the other one can't eat it all too fast now.

u/banana_kat · 6 pointsr/Pets

If you get a second cat you've got to name it Tomato.

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No advice on whether or not to get a second cat, but on entertaining your cat when they're home alone:

-Leave the TV on Animal Planet

-Get some treat balls or puzzles to hide in different places around the house every day

-Rotate which toys are out instead of having them all out at once. That way they stay new and exciting.

-Get your kitty some nice window perches so she can look out the window.

u/good_for_me · 6 pointsr/fatlogic

Look into getting one of these:

https://www.amazon.ca/PetSafe-SlimCat-Interactive-Food-Dispenser/dp/B0018CG40O

My cat has lost a bunch of weight with it. She hears the food as it rolls around, so she doesn't whine for more :)

u/theyear1200 · 6 pointsr/Pets

Your best bet is to feed him his meals in some sort of food puzzle.

I alternate my scarfing stray between these:

Food Tree

Fun Board

Treat Ball

And then sometimes I feed him pellet by pellet by literally just throwing his food down the hall for him to chase. He loves this, it gets him some exercise, and it forces him to eat much more slowly.

u/Cynnith · 6 pointsr/Pets

Have you considered a foraging toy with a few treats in it between meals? Something she can knock around to get treats out of? It might help distract her from the plastic. Something like this.

u/NeedingVsGetting · 5 pointsr/CatAdvice

We had a food problem at our house, too. I have 4 cats and one of them was my "gorger". Our vet recommended these to stop the scarfing. They work beautifully!!

That, and slo-bowls

And Puzzle Bowls

Keeps them all from scarfing it down so they eat slower, eat less, and don't "scarf & barf". It also reduced the desperation for food at meal time.

My big-fat-fatty cat went from a 16 lb black bowling ball to a 12.5 lb cuddle factory :)

 

As far as the scratching goes, if the stairs are carpeted, I recommend using "sticky paws". It's basically thick strips of double-sided tape. Cats HATE it and move on to scratch less annoying... like their designated scratching posts/pads. Eventually she'll just give up on the stairs altogether.

 

As for the meowing, I'm afraid I can't really help too much. There could be a whole bunch of reasons for that. What I can tell you is that adult cats typically only meow to communicate with humans. She definitely wants your attention, but I couldn't tell you why. Maybe she's still stressed trying to settle in; maybe she's stressed seeing you upset at her (trust me, they pick up on it), or maybe you've got a chatterbox who's comfortable enough in her new home to come out of her shell a bit more ( happened with my fat boy).

Either way, I hope peace can be returned to your home soon! Good luck!


u/DrTinyCat · 5 pointsr/NatureIsFuckingLit

Enrichment! That's the word!

Unfortunately her little kitty brain is too small to find treats that aren't shoved in her face. I've been toying around with the idea of a treat ball, though.

u/twanky · 5 pointsr/Pets

Try putting a portion of her food in a toy that requires activity to dispense such as this. It may help increase activity and reduce eating out of boredom.

u/librarychick77 · 5 pointsr/CatTraining

Your boy needs to RUN.

He's an adolescent (actual maturity is between 2-3 years) and has lots of energy. You're his only outlet, so it's up to you to give him appropriate ways to drain his energy.

Use a distance toy like this to run him until he's panting twice a day.

Then you get to work his brain.

If you're feeding him dry food from a bowl get one of these instead. Also, check his food for added sugar. I usually recommend grain free as well.

Look into clicker training for cats, catification for your home, and a bird feeder for outside a window.

Smart energetic kitties are fun, and he's trying to play with you because he likes you. Stop punishing him for trying to play, it won't work and it's not fair.

Take it from someone with 4 cats who fosters kittens, your boy will calm down some. But he needs to be burning more energy to be tolerable until then.

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/pics

This thing is awesome for fat lazy cats. Put entire meal in toy. Sit back and relax.

u/ambergeva · 3 pointsr/SiberianCats

Food puzzles ! I give our girl a treat dispensing ball with treats in it to keep her occupied - keeps them mentally stimulated and gets a bit of exercise in too. We have one that you can change the difficulty level in, and I also put a small weight in it to throw the balance off and keep it unpredictable for her.
We started her on easy puzzles like a toilet roll with the ends covered and a hole in it to get her used to having to fossick / problem solve. Then you can move onto more advanced puzzles !
There are a whole bunch of websites if u want to make your own out of boxes etc, otherwise there are some very cheap ones on amazon.
This I the one we have and mishka loves it

cat puzzle

u/2bass · 3 pointsr/aww

This is the one we use. He's had it for a couple of months and it's still in good shape considering he abuses it and sends it flying across the room constantly, and it was like 8$. Plus it has adjustable holes so you can make it easier while they learn to use it then harder after and it works with different kibble sizes.

u/fisheye32 · 3 pointsr/cats

May I suggest this?

u/ave23v · 3 pointsr/cats

If he eats dry food, maybe look into something like this : https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O

Also, quality of food may be a factor, wet food is better than dry food. If you need to stick to dry food, grain-free is better than regular (cats can't digest carbohydrates in grain and it just turns them fat).

u/andreablondie · 3 pointsr/Pets

I would have the vet check him for any underlying issues that might cause him to feel hungry.

After that, it sounds like he's just used to inhaling his food too quickly. You can do things to help slow him down. There are slow feeder bowls to help force him to eat more slowly. There are toys that force him to play as they doles out one or two pieces of kibble as they are batted around. You can eve do something as simple as putting a clean golf ball or two into his food bold to force him to eat more slowly.

As for him eating the food he just puked up, that's perfectly ok as long as its just his food and not a hairball or something else. My cats do this once in a while. I find it gross, but think of it this way: they're just getting a warm meal instead of a cold one.

u/svsixfiddy · 3 pointsr/funny

Get yourself one of these: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O.
Makes your cat work for his food and does not allow for over eating. Your cat will thank you.

u/babbybrix3 · 2 pointsr/CatAdvice

I am by no means a cat expert, but I have the same issue with my two newly adopted boys! At first I tried to feed them in separate rooms, but my slow eater was just not understanding what was going on.

At the moment I feed one in his crate, and he seems to be more comfortable that way. I also got something similar to this https://www.amazon.com/d/Cat-Toy-Balls/PetSafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Great-Treats/B0018CG40O for the chunky speed eater. He gets most of his dry food this way. He figured out how to use it immediately and it forces him to eat a lot slower. While he's busy with the feeder ball, my other boy can eat at his own pace and in peace.

u/krlpbl · 2 pointsr/aww

Get her something like this, which drops a treat but requires your cat to actively work for it.

u/sigamalito · 2 pointsr/Pets

Walking is an excellent idea, particularly for an active breed like a manx!

I would also suggest a few extra things :

  • interactive feeding toys. She will have to use her brain to get food out of a toy, and that will make her less bored and get some energy out. Just be sure to adjust her regular feedings so that she isn't getting extra calories, or even replacing the food dish with an interactive toy or interactive dish.
    Example 1 .example 2
  • The SSSCAT training aid these work well to set boundries within the house for some cats. You could consider placing these next to your vents.
  • Try to wear her out mentally and physically. I'm betting she would probably be a good cat to try to clicker train to do tricks. Clicker training can be excellent physical and mental stimulation. It sounds weird to train a cat and I've never done it with mine, but I see people who do it all the time online. Karen Pryor (she popularized clicker training) has a ton of cat training tutorials.
  • This tape : Sticky Paws can be put on the slats of your vents. Most cats don't like the sticky feeling on their paws and will stop messing with what you put on them....this didn't work for my cat. My cat just licks the tape.
u/Foostering · 2 pointsr/aww

I tried treat balls similar to these:
meal ball
treat egg

He thought those were ok but he really loves when I put the treats somewhere he can put his whole arm in (I don't know why) like this:
mouse maze

He gets really into it and will dive bomb the maze and shove his arms as deep inside as he can. It slides around on the floor with him. The larger holes means some pieces come out very easily but enough get stuck/move around that he spends 20min+ trying to get every last piece out. He even uses his paws to cup pieces and lift them out.

u/applejade · 2 pointsr/Pets

You definitely need to stick with some sort of reduced food regimen. I wouldn't be surprised if domesticated animals don't get how to hunt anymore... I mean, can YOU hunt down a moose for dinner? =)

Maybe you're switching up the food locations too quickly for him. You could try less random locations around the house to "hide" the food. Pick a few set locations. Take him to it at first. Make sure he remembers where they are. Then switch it up after he's getting it. It might take him a month to get it. Give him time. You may never be able to just randomize the locations without showing him.

Maybe try a food-dispensing toy like this or this or this - Edit: that last one seems to work the best, based on the reviews. Try looking locally or more internet search. But don't give him more than the 1/4 cup daily.

He might not recognized the wet food as food, or he doesn't like that brand. I'm not sure if it works to slowly add some wet food to his dry food to make him understand that it's still food.

See if he'll chase a wadded up paper ball or tin foil ball. Try to make him bring it back for a kibble =) See if he'll chase string. The idea is to try to make him run. A friend of mine had a cat that would chase a chain so I'd sit cross legged on the floor and drag it along the floor in a circle around my body. The cat would chase it around and around me while I kept switching it from one hand to the other.

u/Relenq · 2 pointsr/cats

I'm testing out some types of treats with my new cat, and one thing that seems to have been a hit are freeze-dried treats. Thrive and Cosma are the two brands I know, both 100% meat that's been freeze-dried. If you've ever had freeze-dried fruit, you can estimate what the taste and texture would be like for cats :)

He also likes Dreamies treats, especially when we put them in a treat ball for him to bat around. He also adores his cat tree as he loves being up high and watching everything go by. In terms of general toys, he adores a rather simple feather waggler, and we're going to see how he gets on with a toy circuit. I've also seen people who found that a butterfly in a jar, while not a cat toy, was rather interesting, and likewise the hexbug also garnered interest from some cats.

u/RedPanda5150 · 2 pointsr/aww

Similar idea: my cat eats all of his dry food out of a treat ball like this. Not sure if it would help with the multi-cat problem, but it does slow him down and it gives him something to do while I'm away at work.

u/bleusucre · 2 pointsr/AskVet

Try putting it in a food dispenser. He'll have to push it around to get the food to fall out, burn some calories, and it'll slow him down if he eats fast.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Great-Treats/dp/B0018CG40O

u/Saxon189 · 2 pointsr/progresspics

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PetSafe-SlimCat-Feed-Ball-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O

There's a link for the ball. That's surprising she looks like my cats twin. Do you live in England? My cat had a kitten when she was between 1-5 years old, While she was still a stray. Maybe we have some relatives?

u/666catlady666 · 2 pointsr/CatAdvice

Congrats on your first cat! How old is he? How much would you say you're feeding him these days? I'm just wondering if he would be alright eating two small meals- perhaps you're still giving him more than he actually needs. Cats are pretty small, after all. The typical full grown cat only needs about a cup of food every day.

You could look into getting a second person involved so he's still getting small meals but that way one person doesn't have to constantly stop by to feed him. There's also toys you could buy that slowly dispense food while the cat plays with them, although if he's not particularly active he might not be interested in something like that. (Heres a link to one: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O)
There are also food dispensers that run on a timer although they tend to be more expensive (https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Healthy-Simply-12-Meal-Automatic/dp/B00VIXRB6O/ref=zg_bs_2975260011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q0W06AVHE8R6AMYAAV6H)

Hopefully one of these is able to help!

u/chrbronte · 2 pointsr/catcare

That sounds incredibly frustrating! Maybe try a slow feeder or a treat ball. Cats are hunters so making them work for their food can help them eat slower and keep them entertained. I hate to suggest buying something new when money is tight but my treat ball was under $7. I don’t use a bowl for dry food at all anymore, I have a few different types of slow feeders.

Here is the treat ball I have: treat ball

Good luck!

u/Bellygareth · 2 pointsr/france

Les trucs qui roulent c'est des trucs comme ça le chat doit faire bouger la bouboule pour récuperer ses croquettes donc il fait de l'exercice et il mange moins comme un gros morphale.

u/halfdoublepurl · 2 pointsr/whatsthisplant

I have a moron kitty as well - he likes to chew on plastic bags and packing tape. The other will use larger pots as a litter box, so I have to be sure any big pots are full of uncomfortable things like sansevieria.

Destruction like the carpet and tearing pots apart sounds like lack of enrichment/mental stimulation. Consider multi-level cat furniture or shelves and some fishing toys or laser lights to get them going. Stuffing their food into treat balls that slow release the food can help as well. Good luck!

u/kolkolkokiri · 2 pointsr/Siamesecats

I assume he's a kitten? Up to three months old cats generally are super bitey because they are infants learning their litter mates limits and sticking everything in there mouths. This will likely end by like 6 to 10 months naturally, still worth training though.

Dogs and cats have kinda similar bite inhibition training (aka the big ones being dramatic like owie or like no bad and shoving off with a paw) so the dog may help but I would not keep them around each other without someone to keep an eye for a while.

I think that's enough but for the first 8 months his energy will be endless. So don't feel bad he's up at 3 am like hey play? You essentially have a 6 year old on a sugar high.

Depending on the size of dogs I'd get some toys, and a way to keep a dog out of a room like a baby gate or area so you can leave small cat toys out. For a kitten I highly suggest a box of random assorted toys to find what they like, and avoiding cat nip filled ones. You don't need all these but if your family wants to get the kitty presents for Santa these are my suggestions at a young age.


General


  • If your parents allow it maybe a climbing wall will make your cat happy as fuck.
  • Most cats in my experience prefer both those cardboard scratchers and one solid almost unmoveable one. Like the couch. Save the couch, get a wall mounted one or one that is weighted to keep from moving. Double sided sticky tape, or aluminum foil are both good things to keep a cat from going on something you don't wanna.
  • If you study at home lots or your cat likes cuddling you while on the computer get a shallow box or tray and fold an old shirt in it. They will like it better then most beds. Otherwise those USB heated pet pads will be super popular but obviously only if you trust cat not to chew on it. A cheap desk hutch also seems to work well as most cats will be happy to look down on your homework.
  • PS when you move if you get the generic cheap IKEA cube shelf / bookcase / tv unit there's DIYs for a cat climber that's hidden and stuff.

    Toys


  • Bouncey springs milk jug rings and hair elastics (be careful with these) are super popular with younger cats because they move erratically.
  • Myler balls are super popular with one of my cats, paper bags and those cat tunnels that make crinkle sounds are also good.
  • A treat ball is a super great way to get some silence while studying.
  • They make laser toys that sit on a shelf and randomly turn on and off but my cats weren't interested. If you can borrow one before buying as those toys are 20$ to 40$. But a kitten might enjoy it more.
  • That ball with a tail will be adored I'm sure, they also sell remote control mice, Hexbugs for cats and other battery operated toys. These again should probably be used under supervision.
  • If your cat likes hunting, get a catnip kicker or fill a sock with batting and maybe a toy that makes noise. This is basically a long thing big enough for the cat to do those bunny kick things. It's a fucking sock, just sew closed a sock.
  • [Over the door cat toy](Ethical A-Door-Able Bouncing Mouse Cat Toy https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0002DJ6XW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X4E.zb9R0EQRJ) is probably also good.


    This is super long but tdlr, your doing good, he's a kitten, he wants to play a lot when he's nibbling, here's a shit ton of cool cat stuff.
u/gamesterette · 2 pointsr/catproblems

TEMPTATIONS SNACKY MOUSE Cat Toy for Cat Treats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OLSARPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ba2cAb3YDA82G

This is the one I have.

PetSafe SlimCat Meal Dispensing Cat Toy, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018CG40O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ya2cAbG6WHQ2D

This one looks like a good option.

Amazon has a ton of them. Just search for "cat treat dispensing toy"

P.s. hopefully these links work. I've never shared links here before.

u/Grimm_mii · 2 pointsr/Pets

another option could be a puzzle feeder like this

or this

you can also make your own puzzle feeders from cardboard tubes or plastic water bottles

ETA: I use an automatic feeder for my cat's breakfast. The neat thing about it is that they come to associate food with the machine and not you directly, so they beg less (and don't wake me up at 4am to eat)

u/iaspeegizzydeefrent · 2 pointsr/somethingimade

They actually make toys similar to this for weight loss/exercise. My girlfriend is a vet and highly recommends them for overweight cats. https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O

u/Yogs_Zach · 1 pointr/cats

I just ordered this today http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018CG40O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and going to give it a try.

I have the same issue, so I'm going to guess this will help.

u/tayloreep · 1 pointr/AskVet

Just like people, animals have different metabolisms, too.

You can try cutting out the canned food first and only feeding the dry. You can also get him a food puzzle! My cat uses a Stimulo bowl and I'm now a firm believer that every cat should, too.

http://aikiou.com/stimulo-cat-bowls-and-feeders/

You can also try the Slim Cat Ball. This one your big dude will have to whack the ball around the get the food out.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018CG40O?pc_redir=1411539573&robot_redir=1

Weight loss takes time. My dad has a 17lbs cat that only eat 1/4 of food a day and maintains 17lbs on that. My 11lbs cat eats 1/4 to 1/3 a day. Everyone is different!

u/mandarex87 · 1 pointr/cats

I'm actually a grad student as well, and am always looking for ways to keep the critters busy while I'm gone or studying. I've found a few helpful toys, though the best entertainment I have is a bird feeder on my deck, they will sit and chirp at the birds for hours.

I've heard good things about this toy, unfortunately you can't set it to go off while you're gone. But it has a setting to turn off after 15mins so you can set it and leave.
http://www.amazon.com/FroliCat-BOLT-Interactive-Laser-Pet/dp/B0021L8W6K

This one is amazing, it was recommended to me by a vet. If your cat is food driven this will keep him busy. You can put treats or cat nip in it, or even their whole meal.
http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Food-Distributor-Ball/dp/B0018CG40O/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1348904553&sr=1-1&keywords=food+ball

This is also great for food motivated cats, one of mine will walk over and move the sliders around asking for treats. If he seems particularly bored I'll put most of his meal in this and make him work for it.
http://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Seek-A-Treat-Shuffle-Bone-Puzzle/dp/B0038WP1YC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1348904645&sr=1-2&keywords=dog+puzzle+toys

I have this one as well, this works better for when you're home and can turn it on and off, there is no timer. My cats love to chase things under blankets, and they come running when I turn this on. It is kind of loud, so I put it in the other room while I'm studying so I don't have cats all over my books.
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11539790

Hope this helps! I would highly recommend starting with the food ball or the laser light as they're a little cheaper, but I also know us pet parents like to spoil our critters.

u/MrsSarahMae · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

and I know that Kat would love this

u/RussetWolf · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Firstly, thank you for the contest! I'm sorry you're not going to get what you want, but hopefully gifting makes you feel better (it always does for me)!

My last birthday, I had asked my girlfriend to sew me a new pillowcase for my travel pillow (which I sleep with nightly so as to relieve pressure from my ear piercings) since she is handy with a sewing machine and we are pretty frugal. I had been saying I needed a new one for months (I really do, my current one is ratty and ripping because I can't sew for the life of me).

I never got a gift from her for that birthday. ): I know she's busy with life and the table with the sewing machine is very cluttered, but it still makes me a little sad thinking about it.

If that doesn't count as a disappointing gift, since it was a non-gift, the next would have to be every gift ever from my dad. It's always just been money, sometimes just casually taken out of his wallet after birthday dinner and tossed in my general direction. I mean, I know my dad loves me, and it's a nice sum, but it's a bit sad that he's never tried to think of an actual gift for me.

This is my item. (:

u/JoyfulStingray · 1 pointr/cats

I know you have the convenience of an autofeeder, but I use a slimcat food ball for both of my cats. One cat, Loki, eats so fast that he throws up. This slows him down and I have to clean up kitty vomit only a few times a year instead of every single day. Also use it for the other cat so he doesn't finish first and then steals Loki's food ball.

u/sneaky_dragon · 1 pointr/Rabbits

I got this cat treat toy for my buns; I fill it with pellets, and it's absolutely hilarious watching two buns roll it around. I should upload a video I took. They rolled it onto the kitchen tile and just stared at it until I picked it up.

u/LevyWife · 1 pointr/needadvice

You could try something like this if you're giving her dry food. It'll slow her down and keep her occupied for a while. Mine are pretty good about not scarfing down their regular food but we use the ball sometimes for treats.

u/Runawaii · 1 pointr/felinebehavior

Have you tried one of those feeder toys? Instead of just feeding them you put their food in a ball that has holes in it. That way it takes longer to eat and they have to exercise to get the food.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O

u/cassa3 · 1 pointr/Rabbits

This is what I have,
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m2QHIbIWSWMYj3hle8pmCWQ.jpg
you could provably find it or something similar in the cat section at any pet store or online. Like so http://www.amazon.com/Petsafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O

u/gilb60 · 1 pointr/fatlogic

I suggested this to someone else in the thread, we often recommend food balls that the cat has to knock around to get the kibble to fall out. Usually helps!

u/HellhoundsOnMyTrail · 1 pointr/OkCupid

> puzzle balls

Is this what you're talking about?

u/KCMelMo · 1 pointr/Pets

An interactive feeder like this: PetSafe SlimCat Meal-Dispensing Cat Toy, Great for Food or Treats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018CG40O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WnPYBbTYRJWQX

u/TheCatGuardian · 1 pointr/cats

You can try giving her less food more times a day, or you can get a food ball like this. That will slow the cat down enough to not throw up.

If you have only had her two months and she is skittish i wouldn't worry about her only eating dry for now. Once she is more comfortable you can add some wet food in.

As for the water I would try to not let her lick the shower. The shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cleaning chemical etc. are not good for her. You can get a fountain for her and she should be much more attracted to that than a water dish.

u/Britannica · 1 pointr/Pets

First, what is the good food you are feeding? Does it have grain? Try a very plain and simple diet of chicken/pea, or rabbit/potato and see if a limited ingredient diet like that helps. Look for something with one protein and one carb source. Also, try giving her tiny amounts at a time, as it sounds as though she is eating too fast, or she has a lot of food in her tummy when she plays. This is a great option for limited feeding. It holds a good amount of food but makes the cat work for it and only lets out a small amount at a time.

u/hypno_tode · 1 pointr/cats

I highly recommend something like this. We got one for ours to play with and they loved it. It's easy to adjust the size of the hole to accommodate whatever sized treat you use. The only downside was that our German Shepherd figured out how to open it really quickly.

u/EnnKayy · 1 pointr/cats

PetSafe SlimCat Meal-Dispensing Cat Toy, Great for Food or Treats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018CG40O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C9.iDbNHWZTBH

We put Temptations in it cause they're cat crack.

u/Tytillean · 1 pointr/cats

My Siamese had stomach problems for years. Through many vet trips, we discovered ailments that could have been related and some that weren't.

He's allergic to wheat and corn. He had bladder stones. That prompted a switch to wet food only. This all seemed to help some. Then the poor guy got resorptive lesions and had to get his teeth removed.

Recently he started vomiting a little blood, so back to the vet. He's ten at this point. Well, he has hyperthyroidism. It was on and off for years, but finally really kicked in. We caught it before he lost weight.

Now he's stable on liquid medication once per day. He hates it, but only throws up now when he eats too fast. We got a slow feeding bowl for the dry food we leave out and that helps.

The problem is that vomiting can be caused by many things. Good luck with finding a solution. Sometimes it takes a while to figure it out.

Edit: you might try a slow feeding bowl or a food ball if you haven't yet.

u/DeFex · 1 pointr/cats

http://www.amazon.com/Petsafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O

That is the only toy my cat will play with, and only when loaded with a few "yellows" i put it in hard mode and he plays with it for a long time till he gets them all. (I doubt it makes them slimmer than no treats at all though)

u/MotherCybele · 1 pointr/Pets

Try giving the two pigs each a Slim Cat Ball and put them in a separate room with the toys. That will keep them occupied with dinner long enough for the other to eat in peace.

u/morrowgirl · 1 pointr/cats

I have had the same problem. We used these and fed our cats at set times during the day. Eventually just the fat cat was fed in a ball, and the other one was fed elsewhere. It seemed to work pretty well, as our fat cat has lost weight just this year.

u/gonetobuyicecream · 1 pointr/Pets

This is the one I have, it works pretty well

u/diaboxical · 1 pointr/fatlogic

Good on you for stepping in and taking proper care of the poor thing! My chubby cat has about 2lbs to lose. I recently got a toy ball cat feeder that encourages my kitty to bat it around and shake the food out of it. Might be helpful for your cat too for some extra exercise. Found it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Petsafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O

u/yakuzaenema · 1 pointr/funny

Our older cat went through the same phase of eating too fast and puking. We got him this and it has helped out a lot https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Meal-Dispensing-Blue/dp/B0018CG40O

u/TranquilTrill · 1 pointr/mainecoons

Have you tried other brands of canned food, rather than pouches? My MCs tend to prefer pouches to canned food, so I wonder if your girl is the other way around. Also, have you tried the Applaws brand? I saw they have it on Petonly.ca. It's pricey, but my cats like it and I get it every once in a while for them.

Is she getting enough water? If so, then maybe she doesn't need so much wet food. Would she eat more dry food if you put it down for her? Maybe if you got one of those food balls (https://www.amazon.ca/PetSafe-SlimCat-Interactive-Food-Dispenser/dp/B0018CG40O) it might make it more fun for her to eat?

I've read many times that MCs continue to grow until they reach 3 years old, so she may need more food. But ultimately, what does your vet say? If s/he thinks Twix is underweight, then you may really need to find a solution to this. If not, then I wouldn't worry too much. Good luck!