Cat treat puzzle – she reaches in for the reward and files her claws on the way

Few cats sit still for a claw trim. This wooden box gives her a reason to do part of the work herself: she fishes a treat out through the holes, and the rough floor wears down her claw tips with every swipe.

Why choose this cat treat puzzle?

It is a hunting game first and a claw file second. Cats come back to it because there is something to catch.

• Reach-in openings: round and long cut-outs on the top and sides let her paw in from any angle.
• Gritty base: the textured floor files claw tips as she drags the treat toward a hole.
• Removable lid: lift the top panel to refill treats or clean out crumbs.
• Sturdy wood: stays in place on the floor and looks neat in a living room.
• Something to hunt: keeps her occupied, and her claws busy somewhere other than the sofa.

Begin with a favorite treat so she learns where the reward is, then try small toys.

Most cats understand the game after a few tries. A few short sessions a week are usually enough for the floor to do its work. Brush out crumbs now and then so the texture keeps working.

Specifications

• Build: wooden frame, textured filing floor
• Layout: cut-outs on the top and sides
• Lid: removable for refilling and cleaning
• Fill with: treats or small cat toys

Give her a game that looks after her claws as she plays.