There is only one size — but three outlet settings
The Treat Duck is one size. What you do need to match is your food, not your pet. The outlet on the underside adjusts to three widths, and picking the right one is the difference between a toy that works and a toy that jams.
Match the outlet to your kibble
| Outlet setting | Use it for | Typical food |
|---|---|---|
| 8–10 mm | Small, dense pieces | Adult cat kibble, small training treats |
| 11–13 mm | Standard pieces | Most cat food, small-breed dog kibble |
| 15–18 mm | Large or irregular pieces | Small-dog kibble, chunkier treats |
How to find your size in ten seconds
- Take one piece of your usual food.
- Measure it at its widest point with a ruler, or line up a few pieces against one.
- Pick the setting that is just larger than that measurement.
If pieces get stuck, go one setting wider. If food pours out too freely and the puzzle is over in seconds, go one narrower.
Which pets it suits
- Cats — all adult cats. They tend to bat the paddle with a front paw.
- Small dogs — they usually nose it first, then learn to use a foot.
- Large dogs — not recommended. The unit is light enough that a big dog will simply pick it up or push it over rather than work the paddle.
Dimensions
- Body — roughly 19 cm long including the tail paddle
- Dome — approximately 9 cm across
- Weight — about 400 g
Setting it up
- Twist the clear dome anticlockwise and lift it off.
- Fill the drum with dry food. Do not pack it tight.
- Refit the dome and turn until it seats.
- Set the outlet to match your food.
- Press the paddle once yourself so a piece drops, then let your pet take over.
What not to put in it
Dry food and firm treats only. Wet food, pastes, freeze-dried powder and anything sticky will clog the drum and are difficult to clean out.
A note on what this is
It is an enrichment toy, not an automatic feeder. It does not portion meals on a timer and will not feed your pet while you are out. Supervise determined chewers, and take it away if your pet starts biting the shell rather than working the paddle.