Kubi Pets Ovalicious Lick Mat Review — compact lick mat

Intro

I test a lot of enrichment gear, and the Kubi Pets Ovalicious Slow Feeder Lick Mat is one of those simple tools that either fits into your daily routine or gets left in a drawer. It’s a compact, oval-shaped lick mat that’s marketed for dogs and cats, touted as dishwasher safe, and built to stick to smooth surfaces so you can use it hands-free during baths, grooming, or just to calm an anxious pet.

Below I walk through how it performs in real life, who I think it’s best for, what to watch out for, and some pragmatic tips I picked up while using it. I’ll also point out a few small listing oddities so you know what’s explicitly stated and what is just my hands-on read of the product.

What it is / first look

The Ovalicious is Kubi Pets’ compact lick mat. The listing calls it a slow feeder lick mat for dogs and cats with an oval shape and multiple textured patterns. Specs list the mat at 7.2 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches and 4.16 ounces. The product is sold in at least two colors, and it’s presented as an indoor, multi-pet, wet-food compatible feeding mat with a strong suction backing for wall-mount, tub, or smooth-surface use.

What you get in the box is just the lick mat itself (unit count: 1). The listing identifies the material type as "Plastic," calls it lightweight and durable, and highlights dishwasher safety. The listing also includes a claim of "Capacity: 0.05 g"—the listing provides that number but doesn’t explain what it refers to, so I treated it as an item-spec entry rather than a usable volume metric.

First impressions: it’s compact and low-profile. The face of the mat has multiple textured zones (owners have described two square divot sections and two cross divot sections), so there are shallow ridges and nubs for spreading soft treats. The mat has a suction-backed design so you can press it onto smooth tiles, glass, or the bathtub wall for hands-free distraction.

In daily use

I used Ovalicious in a few routines: a quick distraction during nail trims, a short bath-time reward, and a calm-down snack after a high-energy walk. I spread soft pastes and wet food on the textured face and pressed the suction side to a shower wall and the tub side during use.

Applying spreads and wet food

The listing lists peanut butter, yogurt, pumpkin, and wet food as ideal fillings, and in practice that’s exactly what works best. The mat’s textures accept softer spreads easily; thicker wet foods and pastes fill the grooves and give the licking behavior something to work at. The mat is shallow—some testers have called it an enrichment mat rather than a deep slow feeder—so don’t expect long slow-feeding sessions with a big pile of chunky wet food.

Baths, grooming, and hands-free uses

The suction backing is a big part of the design. The listing positions the mat as a wall-mount treat mat for anxiety relief and grooming, and in my hands-on work the suction holds well on genuinely smooth surfaces (glass, smooth tile, bathtub sides). When suctioned to a smooth surface it gives a hands-free distraction for short grooming tasks.

How long does it keep a pet busy?

The mat is compact, so how long it keeps an individual occupied varies with size and motivation. For small dogs and many cats it offers a decent few minutes of licking. For large, food-obsessed dogs it can be licked clean far more quickly. The shallow texture makes it better suited to short-to-moderate enrichment bursts rather than long, heavy-duty slow feeding.

Materials & build quality

What the listing directly states: Material Type is listed as "Plastic," item dimensions are 7.2 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches and 4.16 ounces, and the product is advertised as lightweight, durable, and dishwasher safe. The product description and bullet points emphasize dishwasher safety and durability.

From hands-on experience (and echoed in multiple hands-on reports), the mat feels soft and flexible to the touch. That pliability helps when spreading sticky treats and when removing them for cleaning. The mat also tolerates freezer placement and dishwasher cycles without warping, according to hands-on reports; the listing calls it dishwasher safe and owners confirm dishwasher cycles didn’t damage the mat.

A few small but useful mechanical notes: the mat uses two suction cups on the back. They provide more stability than a single cup and help prevent the mat from sliding when an eager pet is licking vigorously. On truly smooth surfaces the suction is strong; on textured stone-like tiles the suction may fail to form a full seal.

Safety considerations

Pet safety is my first filter for any feeding and enrichment gear. Here are the safety-relevant facts and practical checks pulled from the listing and hands-on experience.

Surface adhesion & escape risk

The mat’s suction backing is designed to hold on smooth tiles, glass, and bathtubs. That hands-free stick is helpful during baths and grooming. Be aware that the suction won’t form reliably on textured or irregular stone-like tile, so always check adhesion before letting a stressed pet rely on it to stay put—an unsecured mat can drop into the tub or on the floor and change the experience for a nervous animal.

Chewing & ingestion

The listing doesn’t position this mat as a chew toy, and the mat is shallow and flexible rather than chew-resistant. The listing’s materials field reads "Plastic," though hands-on impressions describe the mat as soft and flexible. Because the listing doesn’t present the mat as a chew-proof product and does not provide certifications or specific material composition, I don’t recommend leaving a heavy chewer unsupervised with it. The mat is intended for licking soft treats, not for sustained chewing.

Food safety & allergens

The listing recommends spreads like peanut butter, yogurt, pumpkin, and wet food—those are common treat fillings. If your pet has ingredient sensitivities, the listing doesn’t detail any material-level hypoallergenic certifications, so treat selection is your control point. Don’t put anything in the mat that a qualified professional has advised against, and always check ingredient labels on the spreads you choose.

Cleaning & hygiene

The listing lists the mat as dishwasher safe, and hands-on checks confirm it survives the dishwasher without warping. That makes cleanup straightforward, which is important for hygiene—especially if you regularly use perishable wet foods or dairy-based spreads like yogurt. If you freeze-filled portions for longer chewing sessions, owners reported no shrinkage after freezing cycles.

Who this is for / who should skip

Below I break this down by pet size and use case so you can see where Ovalicious fits best—and where other options are a better choice.

Small dogs and house cats

Perfect fit. The mat is compact, lightweight, and the shallow textures work well for spreads and wet food. I used it with small dogs and cats and found it provides a good few minutes of calm licking. The listing explicitly lists the product as suitable for small, medium, and large dog breed sizes and calls it suitable for dogs and cats of all sizes, but the physical size and texture depth make it especially handy for small pets or short enrichment sessions.

Medium dogs

Good option. Medium dogs get a reasonable distraction span from the mat. If you want longer slow-feeding sessions, you may want a larger, deeper mat or a separate slow feeder with deeper trenches. For grooming or nail trims the suction-backed Ovalicious is handy for medium dogs who respond to licking as a calming behavior.

Large, food-obsessed dogs

Proceed with tempered expectations. While the listing includes "Large" under dog breed size, the mat’s compact 7.2 x 7.2 inch footprint and shallow textures mean a determined large dog can lick it clean quickly. Some dogs will finish in only a few minutes. If your goal is a long, slow-feed session for a big dog, pick a much larger slow feeder with deep trenches instead of this mat.

Heavy chewers and destructive dogs

Skip or supervise. The product is not marketed as a chew toy and the listing doesn’t claim chew-proof materials or offer chew-resistant guarantees. For dogs that try to bite and tear enrichment gear, a purpose-built chew toy is safer.

Multi-pet households

The listing lists "Multiple Pets" under recommended uses. Because the mat is small, plan on one mat per eager participant or use it for short, individual sessions. The suction backing and compact size make it easy to move between rooms or pets, but it’s best as a single-animal enrichment tool at a time.

Verdict

Quick take: The Kubi Pets Ovalicious lick mat is a compact, inexpensive, and practical little enrichment tool for dogs and cats who enjoy licking soft spreads. It’s lightweight, dishwasher-safe, and has a suction-backed design that makes hands-free distraction during baths and grooming easy—on genuinely smooth surfaces. It isn’t a deep slow feeder, and large or highly food-driven dogs may finish it quickly.

Pros I keep reaching for: it’s easy to clean (dishwasher safe), lightweight to store and travel with, and the suction backing truly works on smooth tubs and glass. It’s an accessible way to introduce licking enrichment to a pet that benefits from calmer, slower treat time.

Main trade-offs: shallow texture depth limits how long the mat holds a very hungry or large dog. The listing calls the material "Plastic," while hands-on descriptions and feel are more consistent with soft, flexible material—buyers should be aware the listing does not provide a full material breakdown, and the mat is not promoted as chew-proof.

Check before you buy

• Surface test: You’ll want to use the mat on a truly smooth surface (glass, flat tile, bathtub). If your shower tile is textured or stone-like the suction may not hold.
• Plan for short sessions: If you have a large or food-obsessed dog, expect shorter distraction times; consider a larger slow feeder for long meals.
• Dishwasher-safe cleanup: The mat is listed as dishwasher safe and survives dishwasher/freezer cycles in real-life use—so cleanup is low-friction.
• Material check: The listing lists the material as "Plastic" but the mat feels soft and flexible in-hand; the listing doesn’t provide a full material breakdown or certifications.
• Don’t leave heavy chewers unsupervised: The product is not marketed or certified as chew-proof.

Overall, Ovalicious is a budget-friendly, well-made little lick mat that does exactly what it promises for most small-to-medium pets and for short, hands-free enrichment. If you need a heavy-duty slow feeder or a long-session mealtime solution for a large breed, this isn’t the mat for that purpose.

Materials & build quality (detailed)

Digging deeper into construction: the listing calls the mat "durable" and "lightweight" and lists Material Type as "Plastic." In hands-on checks the mat is flexible and soft enough to spread sticky treats with ease, and the surface features multiple textured zones to vary licking patterns. The listing also notes the mat is dishwasher safe, and hands-on experience confirms it tolerates dishwasher cycles and freezer placement without warping.

The mat’s two suction cups on the back improve stability over a single-cup design; they help the mat stay put during more vigorous licking. On smooth tile, glass, and tub sides the suction formed a secure hold. On textured stone-like tile the suction did not seal reliably—this aligns with the listing’s claim to stick to smooth surfaces rather than rough or uneven walls.

Final thoughts

I keep a small stack of lick mats and puzzle toys for different situations; Ovalicious lives in the bathroom kit because of its small footprint and reliable suction on smooth tubs and glass. It’s a practical, inexpensive addition to a grooming or desensitization toolbox. If you want a mat that holds a big volume of wet food for a large dog, look for a larger mat or a purpose-made slow feeder. But if you want a compact, dishwasher-safe lick mat to calm a small dog or cat or as a short distraction during grooming, Ovalicious does the job.

Colors available

• Grey
• Yellow

Specifications recap (from the listing)

• Brand: Kubi Pets
• Model number: SF-LMO
• Item dimensions: 7.2 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches; 4.16 ounces
• Material Type: Plastic (listing)
• Operation Mode: Manual
• Capacity (listed): 0.05 g (the listing provides this number but does not explain what it refers to)
• Recommended uses: Indoor, Multiple Pets, Wet Food
• Suitable for: Dogs and cats; Dog Breed Size: Large, Medium, Small (as listed)
• Dishwasher safe; strong suction backing for smooth surfaces