Great for calming pets Repetitive licking is soothing for your pet, releasing a calming the hormone into the body No over feeding because Lickimat makes a small tasty treat last longer Licking enhances the sense of taste, allowing pet to enjoy just a small amount of food Helps promote fresh breath by scraping off bacteria and undigested food particles from the tongue Stimulates saliva production and helps clean tongue, teeth and gums For fun pet interaction three designs are available. Lickimat Buddy, with its cross maze design, is perfect for trapping chunky treats like mushy meat or fish. made from non-toxic food grade Rubber 20 x 20 cm/ 8" x 8" suitable for puppies, small and medium dogs (supervise pet for first few times until sure they will not chew mat) freezer safe hand washable no BPA, no PVC, no Silicone, no Phthalates recyclable