Mental exercise is crucial to our dogs’ overall wellness. The same thing applies to cats, but there seem to be fewer products designed to get them thinking. (At least that I’ve found! If you know of any, do share!)

So, I decided to whip one up: a DIY cat puzzle!

This is the easiest DIY project you will ever do.

Supplies: a small box and a collection of either toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls cut down to size.

Steps: Fill the box with the rolls. Then, sprinkle some yummy cat treats or dry kibble in the slots, and let your cat go to town.

I decided to film Newt’s first attempt:

Newt’s puzzle from Maggie Marton on Vimeo.

Have you tried a cat-friendly project like this DIY cat puzzle before? Does your cat like puzzles? Cat folks: Tips or tricks for getting your cats thinking?