The LickiMat Soother is a textured feeding mat from Australian company LickiMat, designed to slow fast eaters and provide mental enrichment for dogs during meal times or treat sessions. The large size suits most breeds, and the bumpy surface pattern is well suited to soft foods, wet food, and spreadable treats.

Spreading food across the Soother's surface forces dogs to lick rather than gulp, which naturally extends how long a meal or treat session takes. This slowed feeding reduces the risk of bloat and can help settle anxious dogs — the repetitive licking action has a demonstrably calming effect. The textured pattern works well with wet food, yoghurt, peanut butter, or any spreadable treat and helps clean the tongue in the process.

Owners reach for the Soother when fast eating is a problem, when a dog needs a distraction during nail trims or grooming, or simply as a low-effort enrichment tool that requires no setup and keeps most dogs occupied for far longer than a standard bowl.