Happy Lick Mat for Dogs | Slow Feeding & Stress Relief | Food-Grade Silicone

Dogs that eat too fast, struggle with anxiety during grooming or bathing, or need additional mental stimulation between walks share a common solution: a lick mat used consistently and correctly makes a measurable difference to all three. The physiological basis is straightforward — licking triggers endorphin release, which reduces cortisol and produces a calming effect. Slow feeding via a textured surface reduces gulping and improves digestive outcomes. The repeated tongue movement also cleans the tongue surface, contributing to oral hygiene between dental care routines.

The Jampy Happy Lick Mat is built in food-grade, BPA-free silicone with two alternating textures — one suited to thicker spreadable foods, one suited to liquids, wet food, and smaller supplements. The suction cup base attaches to smooth surfaces horizontally or vertically, which has a specific practical application: fixing the mat to a wall or bath panel during grooming or bathing keeps the dog's attention occupied and reduces stress during handling. Freeze the mat with food or supplements loaded in for a longer-lasting cooling treat — particularly useful in warmer months or for dogs that need extended engagement.

What it offers:

✔ Encourages slow feeding — textured surface extends eating time, reducing gulping and supporting healthier digestion
✔ Reduces stress and anxiety — licking triggers endorphin release; effective during grooming, bathing, nail trimming, or periods of separation
✔ Two alternating textures — accommodates thick spreadable foods and liquids/wet food in the same mat
✔ Suction cup base — attaches to any smooth surface horizontally or vertically; stays in place during use
✔ Freezer compatible — load with food or supplements and freeze for a long-lasting cooling treat
✔ Supports tongue hygiene — repeated licking motion cleans the tongue surface
✔ Food-grade silicone, 100% BPA-free — safe for all food types including raw and wet
✔ Dishwasher safe — easy to clean after every use
✔ Made in Italy by Jampy

How to Use

Spread the dog's preferred food across the mat surface: wet food, spreadable treats, plain yogurt, mashed fruit, or liquid supplements such as The Smart Omega. Press the suction cups onto a smooth, dry surface — floor, wall, bath panel, or refrigerator door. Allow the dog to lick at their own pace.

For freezer use: load the mat with food and freeze for 2–4 hours. Remove and offer frozen — this extends licking time significantly and provides a cooling effect.

For grooming or bathing: fix the mat to the bath wall or a smooth tile surface at the dog's nose height before starting the session. Load with a high-value food. The licking behaviour will occupy the dog's attention during handling.

Why We Selected It

Lick mats have become a standard recommendation in canine enrichment and anxiety management — the evidence for endorphin release via licking is well established, and the slow-feeding benefit is consistent. Most lick mats on the market are identical in design: single texture, flat base, no suction. The Jampy Happy Lick Mat differentiates on three points that matter in everyday use: two textures that accommodate different food consistencies, a suction cup base that allows vertical mounting, and food-grade Italian silicone construction. The vertical mounting is particularly relevant for SPLOOT's grooming context — fixing the mat to a bath wall during washing is one of the most effective practical techniques for reducing dog stress during grooming sessions.

Suitable For

Dogs of all breeds and sizes. Particularly useful for dogs that eat too quickly, show anxiety during grooming or handling, or need additional daily mental enrichment. Also suitable for puppies being introduced to bath and grooming routines. Available in red and teal — select colour at checkout.