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!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I suspect my cat would just meow endlessly at it until a human servant came to help her get the food out, but it’s so cute!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
That is so cool….never seen anything like it before! I think it will definitely spark interest in my kitties to check it out!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I have 2 bengals who would love something like this!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Wow what a cool product for cats! My girlfriend has a kitty who is a tad overweight and this would be awesome for her.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Apollo will love this!!!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Such a cool idea! I’ve got an older gulper and a brand-new young ‘un that would love this!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
OMG! I need about 5 of those to keep the foster kittens entertained. Waht a great idea for cat toys.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Wonderful exercise for my babies
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
My cats would love this!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Kiley would love this. I’m always looking for ways to burn energy — even though she is 6, she still acts like a kitten.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
This would probably keep my cat occupied enough to not chew the blinds, wiggle off my doorknobs, or otherwise take my house apart while I’m at work!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Awesome! I’ve been looking for something like this for my cat Hank!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
This would be great for keeping my indoor cat occupied!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I’m not sure how much my three would appreciate this, but it would be good for them!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
My cat is a super fast eater and he always wants more when he’s done. I suspect this would keep him occupied for a while!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
My lazy cat boys need something like this to keep them busy and out of trouble!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I so need this It has been over 5 years since I had a kitten in the house and she has given me a run for my money she would love this so much she has been playing with a plastic cup for days
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Great idea!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Oh! My Rockstar would love to play with that with all the little puffball and mice toys he keeps stuffing under the fridge/stove/washer/etc.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
I would so love to win this! I have one cat who definitely eats dry food too fast, and another who needs a lot of stimulation. Thanks for the chance!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Maybe this would stop our cats from batting any small object they can find around the house late at night when we’re trying to sleep!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
I think this is hilarious!!! Me and my hubby would probably die laughing watching the kitties play with this!!!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
WANT!! SO AWESOME!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
This would be great for my fat butt cat Kiko!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
this is too cool!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
I suspect my cats would love this. Perhaps I’d get to eat a meal of my own in peace as well.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Oh my! This would be perfect to keep my foster kittens entertained!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
simply adorable!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
I love this ~ all of my kitties would be so entertained with it!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
What a fun idea! Thanks for bringing us such innovative stuff.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
What a fabulous idea! Doc would LOVE it, he loves to find the treats that I hide for him!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
So need this. My adult kitty eats way too fast. He loves to play so this is a purrrrfect match. So hope I win it!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
What a great product! My cat would have so much fun! Love it : )
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
This is Awesome!! Super fun meal time…
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Our fatty catty needs this! Nothing can stop his will to find food, but this would slow him down a bit.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
I’m intriqued. Put my name in the drawing. I’d love to see how our cats utilize the Stimulo Activity Center.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
This is a great idea; my cats are older but they could use the activity and some slowing down with their kibble.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
MY CATS REALLY NEED SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO KEEP THEM ACTIVE!I WOULD LOVE TO WIN MY RESCUES ONE OF THESE GREAT TOYS!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
I have got to WIN one my 6 toed cat would love to use his thumbs and grab out toys and treats…
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
My kitty would love this! She’s crossing her paws that we’ll win…
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Oh, god. I’m cracking up just thinking about how my cat would react to this thing.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
My younger cat needs this! He’s a scarfer! A good way to get out some extra energy too.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
This is adorable!!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Love it! My kitties will too!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
This is so neat!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
I think Maceo would like this action
April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
What a great idea! My girls would love something like this. I’m always trying to find new ways to stimulate them so they’re not bored when I’m at work. This would be perfect!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Looks like loads of fun.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
I have a kitty who needs this!
April 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
My furry friends would be fans of this!