Licking is naturally calming for both dogs and cats, but without a proper outlet, that instinct tends to end up directed at paws, furniture, or shoes instead. This lick mat gives it somewhere productive to go — spread a soft treat like peanut butter, yogurt, or a food topper into the textured grooves, and your pet works at it slowly rather than finishing in seconds.
That slower pace does more than just extend snack time. It stimulates saliva production, which supports digestion, and the repetitive licking motion has a genuinely calming effect — useful during stressful moments, new situations, or just as a regular part of managing an anxious or overexcited pet. It also helps prevent the kind of fast, mindless eating that can lead to overfeeding.
Made from SodaPup's proprietary rubber material, it's BPA and phthalate-free, dishwasher-safe (top rack), and built to last rather than degrade after a few uses. It's also freezer-safe — freezing a filled mat for 1-2 hours extends the challenge and makes a good cooling treat on a hot day.
Available in two sizes with different difficulty levels: a smaller, more challenging pattern for determined lickers, and a larger, more open design that's easier to access — useful if you're introducing a pet to lick mats for the first time.
Sizes:
- Small: 5" x 7", 0.25" thick
- Large: 8" square, 0.25" thick
✔️ Calms and soothes anxiety through natural licking behavior
✔️ Slows eating speed, aids digestion
✔️ BPA and phthalate-free, vet-approved material
✔️ Dishwasher-safe (top rack) and freezer-safe
✔️ Made in the USA
✔️ Suitable for both dogs and cats
A lick mat is not a chew toy — supervise use, and remove the mat if your pet begins biting or chewing rather than licking, or if it becomes damaged.
