" A video review would be way more entertaining, but this Stimulo thing is pretty cool. I bought it as a first step in my attempt to provide way more foraging toys for my cat instead of just a food bowl. So far so good. My cat walked right up to it, smacked it around, and started sticking his face into the tubes trying to get the food out. It really didn't take him long to start reaching in and cleaning house. It's only been a couple days, so he smacks his food bowl around to try and get my attention, but I ignore him for a few minutes to see what he does and go figure, he walks right over to the stimulo and gets to work! I can foresee him getting bored so I will have to rearrange the tubes, put in deeper ones etc., but I like the stimulo and I think it is a great step in the direction of making foraging toys for your cat. Give them something to do while you're at work all day! "
Rich
So Far So Good!
" My 8 lb. Yorkie really enjoys playing with this feeder. He uses his paws and nose to uncover the food. He's a very fast eater so this has helped him slow down from 15 seconds to 2 minutes LOL. He figured it out very fast so we might have to find a more challenging one for him. This feeder is very sturdy and easy to clean. The top wheel is removable although I haven't figured out how to remove the "paws" yet. It's so much fun to watch him solve the "puzzle" "
It's a great toy/feeder
" My cat LOVES this feeder. He's an agressive boy and always gulped down his food so fast! So, I got him the Stimulo to slow him down and give him something to think about. He figured out how to use it after a couple of tries, and though he knows how to get the food out, it's still fun for him, he makes sure to get out every little drop of food. Move the tubes around to different spots, don't put food in every tube or put different amounts in different tubes to keep it fun. The company sells another tube length as well, seperately from the dish. I use it for both dry and wet food, and yes, it gets dirty, and yes you need to clean it. But I do MY dishes everyday, so why not his too? Just do them at the same time. I soak the tubes in a pan of really hot water and then just have to rinse them out. It can be tossed in the dishwasher too, nice and easy. "
Sabrina (Wisconsin, USA)
Fun Fun Fun!
" If you have a dog that gulps down food quickly, this feeder will definitely slow them down, which has several health advantages. This feeder also motivates the dog to "work" for their food, by encouraging them to use their nose and mind to figure out how to get at the food. After showing my dog how to get at the food (American Pit Bull Terrier), she quickly learned how to manipulate it to get at her kibble. I use this to feed my dog her meals each day and keeps her occupied for about 10 minutes, however, many of her toys require her to problem solve, so it did not take her long to pick up on this. Of course, time will vary depending on each dog and its ability to problem solve. The feeder's construction is very solid and durable. It's engineering is genius, as it is designed to be taken apart for easy cleaning. The only drawback is that it will slide on floors, especially if you have a larger dog like mine. To remedy this, I just place on the carpet. I did not take a star away for this aspect because I am unsure if there is any sort of design that would eliminate sliding, especially with large and powerful dog breeds like mine. I wouldn't say this is a dog toy though, so be sure to monitor your dog while in use. "
Omieluv (Chicago, IL)
Great for feeding - slows down eating!
" Love this thing, my dog hates me for buying it - but it does exactly what they advertise it to do. The dog eats slower, we hide a treat or two in the toes, and she gets to actually make an effort for her food rather than wolfing it down. Delivery was fast, the price is good. Whether you want to watch a 'slow' dog struggle or train your fat dog to eat slower, this thing is perfect. "
Scott Berner
My dog hates me
