7 cat food puzzles that will feed your cat’s hunter spirit

Cats are much happier and healthier when they have to work for their food.

Many cats are kept indoors for various reasons, but because they’re natural foragers, this can lead to a host of behavioral and health problems.

New research shows that food puzzles are effective at staving off many of these problems.

They can keep your kitty engaged and will feed your cat’s hunter spirit.

Here are 7 cool food puzzles on Amazon right meow.

1. Trixie 5-in-1 Activity Center

Game 1: globe resembles a fish bowl and requires cats to scoop out treats with their paw

Game 2: peg allows cats to make out treats from a distance and map out a hunting strategy

Game 3: alley is a playful option that allows cats to earn treats while lying down using their paws or claws or toes

Game 4: tongue is for liquid treats since the slits hinder the cat from using its paws

Game 5: tunnel has a mouse hole for hiding toys and treats

You can order yours on Amazon on sale for $24.88.

2. Northmate Catch Interactive Feeder for Cats

This puzzle is supposed to simulate foraging in grass – and you can place treats and bits of food for your kitty to dig out with their paws.

You can order yours on Amazon on sale for $22.41.

3. Catit Senses 2.0 Food Tree

New and improved design with a narrow top opening and wider base for more stability!

Smart toy that stimulates cats to work for their food with natural hunting and pawing behavior. Also usable with small toys

Provides 3 difficulty levels and is easy to disassemble and clean

Whisker stress-free bowl collects stray pellets and prevents spillage

You can order yours on Amazon for $19.99.

4. Catit Senses 2.0 Digger for Cats

Features multiple tubes that stimulate natural pawing behavior in a fun manner

For use with kibble and treats

Compatible with other Catit Senses 2.0 products

The tubes have rounded ends and are easy to disassemble and clean

You can order yours on Amazon for $14.99.

5. Jackson Galaxy Go Fish Slow Feeder Puzzle Bowl

Adds challenging play to treats and meals

Slows down Eating to aid digestion

Tails can twist, rearrange, or be removed for a continuously changing puzzle

Fish tail plate removes to access full sized, elevated Food Bowl

Outer trough catches wayward treats or Food

You can order yours on Amazon on sale for $23.72.  

6. PetSafe SlimCat Meal Dispensing Cat Toy, Blue

Treat or food-dispensing toy that encourages playtime using your cat's natural instincts

Combines exercize with feeding to control your cat's weight

Adjustable openings increase or decrease the challenge for your cat

Improves cat's digestion by feeding several small portions

Dishwasher safe, top rack only

You can order yours on Amazon on sale for only $3.59!

7. Trixie Pet Products Poker Box Activity for Cats

Set includes: 4 Compartments that can be Individually placed on the base

Each Compartment must be opened using a different method – lid, drawer, rope and sliding Knob

Non-slip rubber feet keep the base in place

Instructional booklet with tips and tricks to stimulate your cat's Sense of curiosity through play

Dishwasher safe

You can order yours on Amazon for $32.06.

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