Not only did we receive the Cat Laptop Scratcher but it came with a solid sturdy box. One thing that cats may like even more than scratching posts are boxes. We all know cats love for boxes. We lovingly leave new boxes for our cats to explore and play with but must quickly get rid of them when company comes over so we don’t appear crazy.
Cornelius and Elizabeth were loving this new box bed. Then I realized what a perfect size and how strong the box is. It was perfect for making a cat food forging puzzle.
Using a knife I just carved out random shapes into the sides and top. I then put in balls, mice and some treats. Elizabeth loves it and will play regardless if there are treats inside. But Cornelius will dominate this game once treats are involved.
After reviewing the Trixie Treat Puzzle, I said I was on the market to try some others. My inspiration was this cardboard Treat Maze and Puzzle Game. 
As for treats, I picked up a small bag of Applaws dry food. While I do not support feeding cats a diet based on dry food. Feeding 4-5 kibble pieces in a game like this is a low-calorie treat they go crazy for.
Sweet! :) My cats are weird though. They are totally NOT into boxes!!! Can you believe it?! I keep telling them “call yourself a cat?!” when they act so not impressed when I present them with a wonderful new box…. but instead, they like paper bags, especially Ruby… :)
You can’t beat DIY cat toys. This puzzle is a great idea.
What a great DIY! I have made a cat bed from a cardboard box, but never tried making a treat puzzle. must try it :)
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Its so easy and the cats love it! Just have to find the right size box
Dat’s pawsum. Weez gunna tell mommy to get us a box like dat. MOL
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
What a fun use of a box!