MateeyLife Large Lick Mat for Dogs, 2 Pack, Blue and Green Review
Product at a glance
MateeyLife Large Lick Mat for Dogs, 2 Pack, Blue and Green
by MateeyLife
- Size: 7.9 by 7.9 inches, two mats per pack
- Material: silicone, food-grade per the maker
- Mounting: 77 suction cups on the back
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The Short Version
A lick mat is a simple idea: spread something soft across a textured surface and a dog has to lick it off a little at a time, which turns a spoonful of food into a longer activity. This pack does that with two square silicone mats, a four-section textured face and a grid of suction cups on the back, and having two means one can be prepped in the freezer while the other is in use. The trade-offs are the usual ones for the category: the grooves take real scrubbing to clean, the suction holds best on smooth tile, glass or a tub wall, and silicone is a licking surface rather than a chew toy, so a dog who chews needs supervision or a different product.
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What the specs say
A lick mat works by texture. Soft food pressed into ridges and grooves cannot be gulped in one go; it has to be licked out a little at a time. This mat divides its face into four textured sections, which the maker presents as a way to portion out different spreads on a single mat. Whatever goes on it should be something the dog already eats safely, spread thin, since a thin layer is what makes the licking take longer.
The back carries 77 suction cups, and the maker lists smooth places to stick it: a bathtub wall, glass, ceramic tile or a counter. Suction cups need a smooth, non-porous surface to grip, which is why wood floors and textured surfaces are the usual trouble spots for mats like this one. For a big dog the suction matters more than the size suggests, because a mat left loose on the floor is easy to pick up and carry off.
At 7.9 inches square, the larger of the two listed sizes is a standard lick-mat size rather than an oversized one. It gives a big dog a modest surface to work, so the mat works best as a short activity rather than a whole meal.
Care is simple on paper: the maker lists the mats as dishwasher safe and safe to freeze, which means a mat can be spread, frozen and handed over later. In practice, a textured silicone face holds residue in its grooves, so a dishwasher pass or a brush is the realistic way to get it clean.
The listing's wellness language goes further than a silicone mat can promise, and this review leaves it out. What the mat does is physical: it slows how fast a soft food can be eaten and gives a dog something to work at for a few minutes.
| Type | lick mat (textured licking pad) |
|---|---|
| Pack | 2 mats, one blue and one green |
| Size | 7.9 by 7.9 by 0.8 inches per mat; a smaller 6 by 6 inch version is also listed |
| Weight | about 12 ounces as listed |
| Material | silicone, described by the maker as food-grade |
| Surface | four textured sections for spreading soft food |
| Back | 77 suction cups for smooth surfaces such as tile, glass, a counter or a tub wall |
| Care | dishwasher safe; freezer safe per the maker |
| Maker's use note | supervise use; not a chew toy |
| Manufacturer | MateeyLife, first available October 2021 |
What buyers report
Buyers most often describe the mats as keeping a dog occupied for a good while, and they commonly mention value, since the pack includes two mats. Feedback on how the mats function for enrichment is generally positive. The maker positions them for bath time, grooming and nail trims as well as snacks, with the mat stuck to a tub wall or another smooth surface at nose height.
Cleaning is the most divided point. Some buyers find the mats easy to clean, while others describe them as hard to get clean, since food settles into the grooves.
Suction also draws mixed feedback. Some buyers report that the mats stick well, while others report the suction cups not holding, with wood floors named specifically.
Durability is the third split. Some buyers say the mats hold up well, while others report tearing over time. That fits the maker's own note that the mat is not a chew toy and should be used under supervision: a dog who chews the edge will damage silicone far faster than one who only licks.
Who it's for
A dog who finishes a treat in one gulp, and a household that wants an easy way to stretch a spoonful of food into a few minutes of licking. It suits people who can mount the mat on a smooth surface, such as a tub wall during a bath or a tiled floor, and who are fine with running it through the dishwasher after each use. The two-pack suits anyone who wants one mat in use while the other is prepped or washed.
Who should skip it
A dog who chews rather than licks. Silicone is not built to survive teeth, and a mat that tears has to be taken away. Homes with only wood floors and no smooth wall, tub or counter to stick it to will get less from the suction cups. And anyone who dislikes scrubbing grooves should expect some cleanup after every use.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two mats per pack, so one can be in use while the other is prepped or washed
- Four textured sections for spreading soft food on one mat
- 77 suction cups hold on smooth surfaces such as tile, glass and tub walls
- Dishwasher safe, and safe to freeze per the maker
- Buyers commonly describe it as keeping a dog occupied for a good while
Cons
- The grooves that slow a dog down also trap food, so cleaning takes effort
- Suction is unreliable on wood floors and other porous or textured surfaces
- Not a chew toy: a determined chewer can tear silicone, so use needs supervision
- At 7.9 inches square it is a standard size, not an oversized mat for a very large dog
- The listing's wellness claims go further than a lick mat can support on its own
Quick questions
What goes on a lick mat?
Something soft that can be spread thin and that the dog already eats safely, such as a little of its usual wet food. Spreading it thin into the grooves is what makes the licking take longer. Freezing a prepared mat, which the maker says the silicone tolerates, stretches it further.
Will the suction cups stick to a wood floor?
Not reliably. Suction cups need a smooth, non-porous surface, and buyers specifically report trouble on wood floors. Tile, glass, a tub wall or a smooth counter are the better options.
Can a dog be left alone with it?
No. The maker says to supervise use and that the mat is not a chew toy. A dog who starts chewing the edges can tear pieces off, so the mat should be picked up once the food is gone.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes, the maker lists it as dishwasher safe. Buyers are split on how easy it is to clean by hand, since food settles into the grooves.
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