Most slow feeders simply force cats to eat around obstacles. The Catit Senses Food Tree is designed to recreate natural hunting behaviour.

Your cat must:

Smell the food.
Locate the opening.
Reach inside with its paw.
Pull kibble through four levels.
Collect the reward in the wide feeding tray.

This transforms every meal into an enriching hunting activity while naturally slowing food intake. Unlike maze bowls, it actively engages your cat's mind as well as its appetite.

In nature, cats spend a significant part of their day searching, stalking, and capturing prey. Indoor cats often receive all their food in a bowl within seconds, which removes this instinctive behaviour.

The Catit Food Tree encourages:

Hunting
Foraging
Paw coordination
Problem solving
Physical movement
Mental stimulation

By making your cat "work" for its food, mealtime becomes both physically and mentally rewarding. This is particularly valuable for apartment cats, which are increasingly common in India.

Yes.

Fast eating is one of the main reasons owners choose the Food Tree. Instead of swallowing an entire bowl in a few minutes, your cat retrieves only small amounts of kibble at a time. This slower feeding pace may help reduce gulping, regurgitation, and digestive discomfort associated with eating too quickly. Many owners specifically recommend the Food Tree for cats that vomit after rapid eating.

One of the Food Tree's biggest advantages is its three adjustable difficulty settings.

An internal rotating disc lets you control how easily kibble moves between the levels.

You can:

Start with the easiest setting for beginners.
Increase the challenge as your cat learns.
Keep experienced cats mentally engaged.
Adapt to different kibble sizes.

This means the Food Tree continues to challenge your cat rather than becoming repetitive after a few weeks.

The Food Tree is ideal for:

Dry cat food
Small kibble
Crunchy treats
Training rewards

Some owners even place lightweight toys inside instead of treats to create an additional enrichment game. Wet food is not recommended because the internal channels are designed for dry items.

Unlike deep food bowls, the Food Tree uses a wide, shallow collector tray.

This helps reduce whisker fatigue, allowing cats to eat comfortably without constantly pressing their sensitive whiskers against the sides of a bowl. It also catches falling kibble, helping keep feeding areas cleaner.

No—that was one of the improvements made in the latest design.

The Catit Senses Food Tree features a wide, reinforced base that makes it much more stable than earlier versions. The narrow top opening also helps prevent cats from reaching in to grab all the food at once, encouraging them to use the feeder as intended.

Yes.

The Food Tree works well for:

Curious kittens learning problem-solving skills.
Adult cats that eat too quickly.
Indoor cats needing more enrichment.
Multi-cat households where slower eating can reduce food competition.

Begin with the easiest difficulty setting and gradually increase the challenge as your cat becomes more confident.

Most cats learn surprisingly quickly because the feeder builds on a natural instinct—using their paws to retrieve food.

For cats that are new to puzzle feeders:

Start with the easiest setting.
Fill only the lower levels.
Use favourite treats at first.
Let your cat explore at its own pace.

Community discussions show that even cats that initially seem confused often learn quickly once they realise food is the reward.

Many puzzle feeders offer only one level of difficulty or become easy once a cat learns the pattern.

The Catit Food Tree offers:

Four-level feeding system
Three adjustable difficulty settings
Encourages natural paw-hunting behaviour
Wide whisker-friendly food tray
Stable anti-tip base
Narrow anti-cheating top opening
BPA-free construction
Easy-to-clean modular design
Trusted Catit engineering

Rather than simply slowing eating, it creates a dynamic feeding experience that grows with your cat's abilities.

Absolutely.

The Food Tree is especially useful for Indian pet parents because it:

Keeps indoor cats mentally active.
Helps reduce boredom in apartment living.
Encourages slower, healthier eating.
Uses no batteries or electricity.
Is easy to clean and maintain.
Works with most premium dry cat foods available in India.

Its durable BPA-free construction is designed for everyday use, making it a practical long-term enrichment solution.

When you purchase from Something Fishy, you receive:

Genuine imported Catit products
Original manufacturer packaging
Fresh stock sourced through authorized channels
Expert advice on feline behaviour, nutrition, and enrichment
Reliable customer support in India
Access to the complete Catit Senses ecosystem, including compatible toys, feeders, and accessories

Buying from an authorized retailer ensures you receive an authentic Catit product backed by knowledgeable support and after-sales assistance.