The Distraction — Lick Mat for Baths, Grooming, Boredom

20 minutes of focused happy licking. The cheapest sanity-saver in your house.

• Sticks to bathtub walls (yes, real suction — not the cheap kind).
• Spread peanut butter, yogurt, wet food. Pet ignores everything else for 20 min.
• Bath time becomes easy. Nail clipping becomes possible.
• Food-grade silicone. Dishwasher safe.
• Works for dogs AND cats. Yes, cats lick too.

You know how nail trimming usually goes. The wrestling. The guilt. The nail-clipper drawer your dog suddenly knows the sound of.

The Distraction fixes that for $15.

Smear peanut butter or wet food across the textured surface, suction it to the wall or floor, and your pet will focus on licking it for 15–25 minutes. You'll have time to do whatever you need to do — bath, brush, clip, vet prep, photoshoot — without a fight.

It's also great for everyday boredom enrichment. Lots of small motions = mental tiredness = a happier pet who doesn't chew your couch.

What to put on it

• Plain Greek yogurt
• Peanut butter (xylitol-free — check the label)
• Wet food
• Mashed banana
• Pumpkin puree

How to clean: dishwasher top rack. Or 30 seconds with a sponge.