Providing cats with foraging opportunities rather than bowl feeding satisfies natural feeding motivations and reduces boredom-related behaviour problems.
Cats fed exclusively from bowls have unmet foraging motivations that contribute to indoor boredom, frustration, and behaviour problems. Transitioning to puzzle feeding and scatter feeding provides activity, cognitive engagement, and satisfaction that addresses these motivational gaps. Many cats initially unfamiliar with puzzle feeders require gradual introduction starting with easy puzzles before progressing to more complex challenges. The welfare benefit of feeding enrichment is disproportionate to the minimal effort required from owners.