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PetSafe SlimCat Meal-Dispensing Cat Toy, Great for Food or Treats, Blue, for All Breed Sizes, Color
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- ENRICHMENT: Watch your cat's natural instincts come alive as she chases the SlimCat across the floor
- EXERCISE: Combines mealtime with exercise to improve weight loss and fight obesity
- PERSONALIZATION: Convenient adjustable openings work for many kibble sizes and allow you to control how quickly your cat gets her food
- IMPROVE DIGESTION: Great for eager eaters; SlimCat distributes meals into several smaller portions so dinner is easier on your cat's stomach
- VERSATILITY: Can be used for fun with treats or as a daily feeder
- DISHWASHER SAFE: Top rack only
- HERE TO HELP: Call, email or chat with our expert U.S.-based Customer Care specialists six days a week; they are ready to assist you and your pet with your product needs
- EXPERIENCE: PetSafe brand has been an industry-leading U.S. manufacturer of pet behavior, containment and lifestyle products since 1991, helping millions of people and pets each year
- Distributes an adjustable amount of food as your cat plays
- Helps your cat fight obesity and maintain optimum height
- Can be filled with treats or meals
- Improves cat's digestion by feeding several small portions
- Fun source of play and exercise
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weight | 0.9 ounces | 0.51 kilograms | 622 grams | — | 0.16 kilograms | — |
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PetSafe SlimCat Feeder Ball
Turn Mealtime into Playtime
The PetSafe SlimCat Feeder Ball is a fun, interactive toy that combines playtime with mealtime to help control your cat's weight. You can choose to put either treats or dry food in the SlimCat. The openings are adjustable so you can tailor how challenging you want it to be for your cat.
By providing smaller portions of food throughout the day, it helps to maintain optimum weight as well as improve your cat’s digestion. PetSafe brand is here to help you and your pet LIVE HAPPY TOGETHER.
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Easy to UseTwist off the top to easily fill the SlimCat with your kitty's favorite food or treats. |
Fits Most Kibble and TreatsOpening measures .4" wide and works with most kibble sizes. Adjust the openings for a faster or slower feed! |
Turn Mealtime into PlaytimeEncourages your furry friend to work for their food, and helps slow down fast eaters. |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.8 x 3.2 x 7 inches; 0.9 ounces
- Item model number : TOY00001
- Department : Pet Supplies
- Date First Available : July 22, 2008
- Manufacturer : Radio Systems Corporation
- ASIN : B0018CG40O
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,161 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #13 in Cat Mice & Animals Toys
- Customer Reviews:
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The PetSafe SlimCat is a fun, interactive toy that combines playtime with mealtime to help control your cat's weight. You can choose to put treats or dry food in the SlimCat. The openings are adjustable so you can tailor the challenge to your cat's needs.
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Customers like the entertainment value and ability to move of the pet supplies. For example, they mention it keeps both of them entertained and busy for a while. Customers also appreciate digestion, and exercise. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, holes, ease of assembly, and size.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the pet supplies. Some mention that the construction of it was pretty sturdy, and the refilling process was easy. However, other customers say that it feels cheap and breakable, the latch controlling the opening size looks a little flimsy, turning to make the holes bigger and smaller is a bit tough, and that the clip part completely broke.
"...It has never broken or opened up when my cat plays with it.4) If your food spills out all over the floor: look at the size of the holes!!..." Read more
"...the five stars it deserves for a great price and it working perfectly as intended!..." Read more
"...It feels cheap and breakable and the size of his treats fall in-between 2 sizes...." Read more
"...This works well for my kitten's kibble. I also add small pieces of dehydrated meats...." Read more
Customers find the pet supplies to be entertaining. They mention that it keeps both pets and people entertained. Some say that it's a great way to keep pets occupied at night when they're sleeping. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's entertainment value.
"My new kitty loves this toy. It's a great way to keep him occupied at night when I'm sleeping...." Read more
"...The food makes it interesting. It won't be interesting if you also have a full dish of food waiting for them...." Read more
"...I have paid this price for some of their cat toys. It keeps the boys more active, satisfies Picasso's hunting desires, and is keeping Vincent's..." Read more
"...It's a versatile distraction and a puzzle that are cat has yet to get bored with...." Read more
Customers like the ability to move of the pet supplies. They say it keeps their cats active, stimulates them, and gets them to work for their food. They also say it's simple, easy to use, and cleans in the dishwasher. Customers also say the balls might even make some cats more playful. They mention that the toy is most useful for pacifying cats that meow loudly for meals and that the cats also enjoy batting it around.
"...So simple, keeps my cat entertained by herself, easy to use, cleans in dishwasher, and CHEAP!..." Read more
"...reduces/eliminates begging, keeps her out of trouble by distracting her for long stretches of time, and prevents the bulging stomach I used to see..." Read more
"...This tool is a very great idea, simple to use, and will help your cat to be more balanced (mentally and physically)...." Read more
"...This ball saves us from cleaning up cat vomit daily. The cats also enjoy batting it around and entertaining themselves a little...." Read more
Customers like the digestion of the pet supplies. For example, they say it slows down eating, makes eating an activity, and keeps food intake in check. Some say it's a great way to get some exercise.
"...It definitely slows down her eating, which i am sure is good by itself, but her obsession with food doesn't allow her to eat less...." Read more
"...It keeps his food intake in check; he will kick the ball around the house until he is sated, but the extra work needed to get a bite of kibble stops..." Read more
"...It slows down his eating and I like how you can adjust the hole sizes to determine how easy to make the toy...." Read more
"...So obviously it's great that they eat (MUCH) slower, get some exercise, are mentally stimulated... But they actually seem -happier- after just a few..." Read more
Customers like the exercise the pet feeder provides. They say it helps their pets stay active, and is a great enrichment activity. Some customers also mention that it keeps their pets busy and active.
"...This keeps her active during the day when I dont have time to play her with. She could also probably lose a lb or so...." Read more
"...I have noticed great great improvements in the life quality of these type of cats when using the food distributor ball...." Read more
"...Not sure but it has really helped get him more active. Is he losing any weight? I’m afraid to check...." Read more
"...thus was a snack toy but am not disappointed to find its to help with feeding." Read more
Customers are mixed about the holes in the pet supplies. Some mention that they like how you can adjust the hole sizes to determine how easy it is to make the kibble to fall out. They say the aperture of the holes is adjustable and can suit more varieties of food. However, others say that the switch to open and close the holes are a bit hard to find. They also say that there are only holes on one half of the ball and oval holes in sides.
"...The lock works well and the top fits well inside of it. It has never broken or opened up when my cat plays with it...." Read more
"The product has the ability to reduce the opening from 1 cm to nothing. This works well for my kitten's kibble...." Read more
"...It rolls great on hardwood! The opening is a little small - you can sort of scoop the food into it directly from the bag, but don't expect to be..." Read more
"...It was easy to fill and change the size of the holes. I did not get this for dietary reasons but more for play as my cat is very slim...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the pet supplies. Some mention it was fairly easy, simple, and easy to use, while others say it's difficult to put together and the instructions are unclear.
"This is one of the most amazing cat products I have ever bought. So simple, keeps my cat entertained by herself, easy to use, cleans in dishwasher,..." Read more
"...It's pretty difficult to get the kibble out with the holes this size actually -- I can shake the ball gently with the holes pointing downward and..." Read more
"...This tool is a very great idea, simple to use, and will help your cat to be more balanced (mentally and physically)...." Read more
"...It seems like crumbs tend to get stuck in between the two layers you twist to adjust when going from small to large holes and so it provides a bit..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pet bowl. Some mention that it's helpful, perfect for any cat, and holds the balls. Others say that it seems too big or too small, and the food won't fit.
"...If I close the hole by 1 adjustment the food won't fit. I'd prefer if he had to push it a little further for a reward so he could get more exercise" Read more
"...She loves the taste of it.Her poops are smaller..." Read more
"...you insert the treats was either just a little bit too big or a little bit too small, either not allowing treats to escape or spilling out too many..." Read more
"this is pretty good size, put enough in and open the holes just enough for the treats to get out...." Read more
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There are already many great responses so I'll keep my review to responding to some of the people who gave it 1 star (very surprising).
1) If your cat is not interested in it: Twist the ball so the bigger holes are open, that way food comes out easily at first to train them how it works. As they begin to get more comfortable with it, make the holes smaller so it is harder to get the food out and they are forced to play with it longer.
2) If your cat knows how it works but is not interested in it: I'm sure if your cat was hungry enough, they would play with it to get food. If your cat is being overfed, they won't be hungry and they won't want to work to get the food. If you make the holes too tiny and it is impossible to get more than 1 piece out in 5 min, I'm sure I would give up too!! You have to be patient with this product and your pet and find the right "balance". If they don't play with it, and you just feed them regularly, then they know you will feed them anyway if they dont try to play with it! Also, if you put moist treats in it at first or something more special than just dry food that will peak their interest. Also, make sure you adjust the holes each time depending what food/treats you put in. It makes a huge diff and if one time you make a mistake and your cat tries for 30 min to get the food out but you didn't adjust the hole size they will probably be discouraged to ever touch it again.
3) The instructions do come in the ball to begin with. If you can't open the ball the get the instructions, then I wonder about your ability think lol. The side of the ball has a circle with a little handle sticking out, you twist it to the left (righty tighty, lefty loosey) and it opens up!! The side of the ball has a little notch that you can lock and unlock. This is what you use to adjust the size of the holes. Look at it carefully, there are big holes and small holes. You can also make it so half of the big holes are open, etc. The lock works well and the top fits well inside of it. It has never broken or opened up when my cat plays with it.
4) If your food spills out all over the floor: look at the size of the holes!! Make sure you adjust it according to the food you have. Easy fix! One person commented on ants, well your cat should eat all of the food up unless they are overfed and not hungry. If the ants still come to the ball even if there is no food then I would just suggest using the ball when you are home only so you can pick it up off the floor when they are done. But I think the real problem is that you have ants...No need to rate a product extremely poor because you have another problem that isn't directly related to the product
This is a great product and easy to use. It is also one of the cheapest cat toys i have ever bought! Ive spent a lot of money on random toys for my cat to play with when I'm gone but she is never interested unless I am there to make things "move" for her. She now has a reason to play with a toy without my help and sometimes I even catch her playing with it at night when she knows there is no food in it but she is super hyper and likes to roll it all over the place. The ball is really smooth on the outside so one paw at it and it rolls well. This is important because other ball toys I have bought dont roll well on carpet.
I'm sure there may be some cats it never works with, but I assume the percentage is low. Id say maybe only very old or sick cats who cant be active at all. Otherwise, any other cat will eventually show interest if you use the product right and make an effort to combat the problems that I listed above.
This is a longer background story than most reviews but I felt it necessary so you could see why we trained our cat with the SlimCat ball in the manner that we did and why we were so successful. The story provides a baseline of where Ashe was before and after the Slimcat.
We had recently switched Ashe our 12.6 pound Maine Coon mix to a new brand of cat food. It turns out most cat food on the market has wheat in it, and I could not risk her food sending me to the hospital. None of the Blue Wilderness food contains corn, wheat or soy so I don't have to worry about cross contamination either! The only concern was that her new food was much higher in calories per ounce because it didn't contain a lot of filler.
Good Stuff:
She is already more active and jumping more.
Her hair is shinier and growing longer.
She defends us from the goblins during the night now. (active play)
She loves the taste of it.
Her poops are smaller (because she doesn't have all of that unnecessary bulk going through her digestive track? Great for my cleaning and hopefully more comfortable for her.)
Concerns that led to us looking at the SlimCat Ball:
It is a higher calorie food so we contacted our Vet so they could tell us given her ideal weight how much of the new food she should be fed each day. Most vets offer a free service where you can call in with the name of the cat food and they will tell you how much your kitty should eat daily, since each cat and food type is different. She went from being fed 3/4 -1 cup of her old food per day to half a cup of the new stuff. (1/4 cup in the morning and 1/4 cup in the evening). The kibble isn't something that you can level in a measuring cup so we ran the conversion of how many calories were per gram and measure her food out each morning and evening using the kitchen scale. This way she is fed exactly the same amount each day. With the change in the mass of food, she started to cry for her food hours before dinner time and it was heartbreaking. The food may have the same caloric intake but her little tummy was used to twice the bulk each day. As hard as it was on us though we were the good parents and per the vets instructions fed her only what she should be fed and kept the same routine.
Pink Kitty Cat Balls to the rescue!:
I picked these up with the following goals in mind.
1. She would slow down her eating, making her full faster and eventually shrinking her tummy, eliminating the crying.
2. It would increase her interaction with the world so she would think and move a little more while she ate.
When fed from a bowl Ashe actually lays down on the floor like a log and within five minutes she has finished all of her food. The first day we shook the ball like we do with the food bag to signal that kibble was in there. We placed it on the floor and my husband tipped the ball with his finger so she had a demonstration of how it worked. She promptly ate the food, then stared at him with a look that said "Ok Dad, thanks for that, please tip it again so I can get moar foodz". (Smart Cat, right!? why do the work when you can get Dad to do it for you) For a second demonstration we did the same but this time with her own paw, then we stopped helping her. I made the mistake of getting up and walking past where her food bowl used to be and she went into Vespa Kitty mode. (sounds like a little Italian bike on a rough road when she purrs and runs at the same time) I heard the little scooter just before she could sneak through my legs and trip me.
Not wanting her to get the wrong idea I promptly turned around and went back to the kitchen to stare at her new pink food ball with her dinner. Lo and behold she followed me back to the kitchen and started sniffing the ball; then she started playing with it on her own. Day one it took about 45 minutes for her to complete her meal. We had the ball set to the smaller holes but open all the way so the kibble came out easily. The larger holes seem meant for larger treats. Day two it took her 25 minutes to eat all of her food. This told me she was learning and actively using her mind to solve puzzles, something she doesn't do as a lump in front of her food bowl. Day 3 - 10 minutes but with a new development, she didn't eat all of her food!
Ashe always finished all of her food within five minutes, occasionally leaving one lonely kibble which we would joke "one kibble for her, one kibble for her homies". This is the first time she hasn't eaten everything since changing to the new diet. While she doesn't run around like in her goblin chasing nighttime romps while playing with the ball she certainly does get up and move a lot more than she did with the bowl. That movement should add up eventually for a slightly healthier cat. After one week at this hole size setting we reduce it slightly so we can keep her eating slowly and playing longer. The full week at the first size is important so that she feels comfortable with using the ball. The goal is a long term feeding solution that will keep her happy, so no extra frustration in that first week just learning the basics.
Conclusion:
With this success I am giving this product the five stars it deserves for a great price and it working perfectly as intended! The success of the product rests heavily on the cat owner to be feeding the proper amount of food and to not help the cat out too much. Cats are smart and because of how you have fed the cat all these years they are used to being totally dependent on you for food. Let them learn and think about their food, feed them the proper amount as directed by your vet and you should be very pleased by this product.
Only thing I dislike is the method of selecting how wide the holes are. It feels cheap and breakable and the size of his treats fall in-between 2 sizes.
Unfortunately food falls right out after a slight nudge and doesn't last as long as I'd like. If I close the hole by 1 adjustment the food won't fit. I'd prefer if he had to push it a little further for a reward so he could get more exercise