With a 9 month old kitten in the house, I’m constantly looking for distractions that will hold his attention for as long as possible, so I was thrilled when the folks at Aïkiou sent me the Stimulo activity center for cats to test. Stimulo was originally designed to slow down speedy eaters. The toy comes with a sturdy base that holds tubes of different lengths. You put kitty’s dry food in the bottom of the tubes and she has to dig around to get it, slowing down her chow time and helping with digestion.
We don’t eat dry food, so I filled up the Stimulo with small toys and set it down for Andy to explore. It does the trick! He will work away until most of the toys are out, then he plays for a while and goes back to clean it out. I stuff the toys back in periodically and he’s thrilled.
Stimulo is available from Amazon for $24.95, plus you can get the level three tubes separately for more advanced kitties. Here’s a video of some cats using it as a feeder (if you can’t see the video below in your email, click here to watch it on the site):
ENTER TO WIN! TWO WINNERS!
Two lucky readers are each going to receive a Stimulo Activity Center for Cats plus a set of level three tubes. To enter, please leave a comment on this post. The winners will be chosen in a random drawing and announced on May 3, 2012. One entry per person. This giveaway is open to readers everywhere!
May 2nd, 2012 at 10:26 am
My cats would adore this!! So cute!
May 2nd, 2012 at 10:30 am
Looks like a great idea. I have two 7 month old kittens who are into everything. Currently enjoy pulling my painting off the wall when they are not shredding the house to pieces. Boxes, tubes, bags etc fascinate them and they have to pull everything out. They would love this.
May 2nd, 2012 at 10:33 am
This looks great x
May 2nd, 2012 at 10:34 am
So many entries, hope I get picked.
May 2nd, 2012 at 10:51 am
My cat would just Love to win this
May 2nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
looks fab x
May 2nd, 2012 at 12:00 pm
My cats would go crazy for this!
May 2nd, 2012 at 12:18 pm
This would definately keep Kitty entertained.
May 2nd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
The adventures of Diesel and Chewbacca would be enhanced buy this! They are best buds and would creat all kinds of Havoc!
May 2nd, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Out of all the cat toys I’ve purchased in my lifetime, I have never seen one like this! Must try it!
May 2nd, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Both my kitties – Jasper and Gary would love this. They will be entertained for ages, they will leave my curtains alone while doing so lol
May 2nd, 2012 at 12:46 pm
My kitten tom would love this so much
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:03 pm
so cute, my new kitten jasper would love it as hes sooo playful, my children would be happy too that jasper would have someothing else to play with other than stalking them everytime they enter the room lol
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Yessss !!!!!!! So cool !! My kitty would love this !!!
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:23 pm
I know a kitten that would love this
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Would be hilarious to see my cat messing with this!
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:38 pm
what a fantastic idea. would love to see how my cat interacts with it.
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
This would be puurfect for my cat Cassie,please enter us in to your draw.
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
would love to win this
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
count me in please
May 2nd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I wouldn’t mind playing with it myself but I’m sure my one legged mog would love it!
May 2nd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
this is a great idea cool
May 2nd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Amazing! We have 2 cats and I have never seena toy like this! Would be a lovely pressie for them.
May 2nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
fun and frolics for the kitties and entertainment for all the family – a really unique idea
May 2nd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
I would love to win
May 2nd, 2012 at 2:31 pm
my cats would love
May 2nd, 2012 at 2:35 pm
A great idea for young and old cats – they do love to play with their food.
May 2nd, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Great prize – would love to see my cat tackle that.
May 2nd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
This looks such fun! My Tinker would love it! @tinkertink2010 xoxo
May 2nd, 2012 at 3:43 pm
My kittens and cats would love this!
May 2nd, 2012 at 4:00 pm
i would love this for my cat xx
May 2nd, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I’m not sure which of us would enjoy this more – Smoky playing with it, or me watching her!
May 2nd, 2012 at 4:34 pm
My cat would have fun for hours with this x
May 2nd, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Our cats definitely could use more stimulation!!
May 2nd, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Aaaaaw man, Kitty gonna’ luv dat!
May 2nd, 2012 at 5:53 pm
This is brilliant! My cat would simply adore it
May 2nd, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Great idea, my lazy cat Molly needs some motivation to exercise, so hunting down treats would do the trick. x
May 2nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
This looks like a very fun toy for my inquisitive little cat.
May 3rd, 2012 at 2:01 am
I HAVE TO HAVE THIS!
May 3rd, 2012 at 2:30 am
my cat would love this want a great prize
May 3rd, 2012 at 2:52 am
Great prize, I would love to win this for my Sophie!
May 3rd, 2012 at 3:20 am
My four cats would love this!!!
May 3rd, 2012 at 4:35 am
My lady cat would love this, but her brother is just too lazy to bother with games!
May 3rd, 2012 at 6:06 am
COR i need one of these for my monsters!!
May 3rd, 2012 at 6:25 am
Our little Molly would love this
May 3rd, 2012 at 6:52 am
My kittens would love this.
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:11 pm
kitty heaven!
May 3rd, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Ah yes, something stimulating for cats so they don’t lose their hunter instinct
May 4th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
How awesome is this?
May 4th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Pleaseeee…I need one…My kitty rocks!!!We must win!!