--- product_id: 232714823 title: "Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Toy Treat Puzzle, 14\"" brand: "catstages" price: "R1237" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Catstages" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/232714823-catstages-nina-ottosson-buggin-out-puzzle-and-play-cat-toy store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Promotes natural hunting & foraging instincts 16 treat compartments for complex play Level 2 adjustable difficulty for all skill levels Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Toy Treat Puzzle, 14" **Brand:** catstages **Price:** R1237 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐱 Unlock the ultimate brain game for your cat’s mealtime mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Toy Treat Puzzle, 14" by catstages - **How much does it cost?** R1237 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/232714823-catstages-nina-ottosson-buggin-out-puzzle-and-play-cat-toy) ## Best For - catstages enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted catstages brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable & Safe Design:** Made from BPA-free, non-toxic materials with no removable parts—built to last and easy to clean. - • **Multi-Pet Fun & Versatile:** Perfect for cats and small dogs alike, turning treat time into a rewarding brain game for all your pets. - • **Customizable Challenge Levels:** Adjust difficulty from beginner to advanced with sliding cups and flippers for endless mental stimulation. - • **Engage Your Cat’s Inner Hunter:** Interactive puzzle feeder triggers natural foraging instincts, keeping your feline sharp and entertained. - • **Slow Down Mealtime, Boost Health:** Holds ¼ cup of food across 16 compartments to promote slower eating and healthier digestion. ## Overview The Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play is a 14-inch interactive Level 2 cat puzzle toy designed to stimulate natural hunting instincts and slow feeding. Featuring 16 treat compartments and adjustable difficulty, it promotes mental enrichment and healthier eating habits. Made from durable, pet-safe materials with no removable parts, it’s easy to clean and suitable for cats and small dogs, making it a must-have boredom buster for indoor pets. ## Description The Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play (Level 2) is the ultimate interactive cat toy that combines mental stimulation, treat dispensing, and enrichment into one engaging game. Designed for indoor cats, kittens, and pets, this cat puzzle features 16 treat compartments that hold up to ¼ cup of food, making it an ideal cat slow feeder to help support healthier eating habits and prevent overeating. Smart cats will paw, nudge, and swivel leaf-shaped flippers and ladybug pegs to uncover hidden treats, encouraging natural foraging instincts, problem-solving, and active play. This cat enrichment toy helps keep bored indoor cats entertained while supporting reduced destructive behaviors. Whether used as a cat treat puzzle, slow feeder cat bowl alternative, or interactive cat puzzle feeder, it delivers both mental and physical stimulation. For an easier game, place treats in all base compartments only, then cover with cups or flaps. To increase difficulty, place treats inside the sliding cups through the top holes so the cat must push and slide the cups until the treats fall into the base compartments. Built with durable, pet-safe materials and designed with no removable parts, this cat food puzzle is easy to clean and made for long-lasting use. It also works as an engaging alternative to cat chew toys and teething toys, and can be used for small dogs or puppies as a puzzle enrichment toy. Perfect for adding excitement to mealtime and playtime, this interactive cat toy promotes problem-solving skills, natural hunting behaviors, and healthy foraging instincts—keeping your cat engaged, active, and mentally stimulated. Review: A must for inquisitive cats!!!! - My cat Elton is a very intelligent boy. My super smart boy gets into trouble a lot...he needs a challenge. , This advance level has extra ways to add steps to get the treat! 2 days and I'm already putting treats in the moving cup. He has to move the leaf... then move the cup over the little bowl .. then move it out of the way to get the treat. . He's figured it out the second time around lol . But he absolutely loves it! It's part of our routine now! I say OK Elton and do you want to play with your puzzle? I put it down and he comes running!! he's a fun cat! He's my baby boy!! . It's suitable for dogs too! My corgi mix Jackie loves it! That little food hound and figured it out pretty fast too lol . I think it's a great value for the money it's very durable it's stable super engaging and it's really not that noisy the only thing is it slides around the floor a little bit so I would put it on carpet or a matter or something if you don't have carpet. That's what I do. I put it on a little mat I have three cats and a dog so I'm going to be buying more so I could have them parts of the house so each cat can play at the same time. And I'll give my Jackie corgi mix special doggie play time as well Lol My little cat Tabitha is a smart little girl she was so proud of herself when she figured it out the first time it was so cute!! she got a treat... , then she walked around meowing with her tail up like I found it I found a treat!!!! lol within the next day or two I will edit this review and put the toy itself with Elton figuring it out but here's the first puzzle toy I ever got him and he figured it out and five minutes not even lol I showed him once and he nailed it, which prompted me to find an actual puzzle toy. Review: Kitten played with it immediately. - My female kitten immediately took to it after I filled it with treats for the first time and figured out how to open or slide the moving parts to get at them. She had no trouble moving the cups and raindrops, which slide and turn easily (but not so easily that it doesn't take them any effort). It is solidly built and has some heft to it, so it shouldn't be prone to sliding around on the floor or table. It also looks pleasing to my eyes, although my opinion on it doesn't matter. All in all, I'm very happy with it. ## Features - Interactive Level 2 Cat Puzzle Toy: 13" x 9.5" cat puzzle feeder that triggers natural hunting and foraging instincts. Level 2 adjustable difficulty for beginner to advanced cats. - Indoor Cat Enrichment: Keeps indoor cats engaged, reduces boredom, and delivers rewarding treat-finding play that supports daily mental stimulation. - Level 2 Slow Feeder Puzzle: Holds 1/4 cup food or treats across 16 compartments. Promotes slower eating and healthier feeding habits with adjustable challenge. - Multiple Ways to Play (Level 2 Adjustable): Easy mode: treats in base compartments only. Hard mode: add treats into sliding cups via top holes so cats must push and move pieces to release rewards. - Safe, Durable & Easy Clean: No removable parts. Made without BPA, PVC, lead, or phthalates. Wipes clean quickly for everyday use. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0872J3XV9 | | Additional Features | Portable | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,463 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #10 in Interactive Toys for Cats #63 in Dog Toys | | Brand Name | Catstages | | Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes | | Color | Buggin Out | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 13,369 Reviews | | Dog Breed Size | Extra Small | | Flavor | NON | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00700603694797 | | Included Components | CAT GAME | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13"L x 9.5"W x 1.26"H | | Item Part Number | 0700603694797 | | Item Shape | Oval | | Item Type Name | Cat Puzzles | | Item Weight | 0.45 kg | | Manufacturer | Outward Hound | | Manufacturer Part Number | 69479 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | Buggin' Out Puzzle & Play | | Model Number | 69479 | | Pattern | Treat Puzzle | | Pet Toy Type | Puzzle | | Pet Type | Cat, Dog | | Product Style | Treat Puzzle | | Recommended Uses For Product | Boredom Buster, Brain Game, Mental Health, Mental Stimulation, Playing | | Scent Name | Unscented | | Size | Treat Puzzle | | Subject Character | Cat | | Target Species | Cat | | Theme | Animals | | UPC | 700603694797 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Images ![Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Toy Treat Puzzle, 14" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81L-L+1YmwL.jpg) ![Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Toy Treat Puzzle, 14" - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91od-lQbjSL.jpg) ![Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Toy Treat Puzzle, 14" - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91aEb+cpSxL.jpg) ![Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Toy Treat Puzzle, 14" - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ag0kJwpxL.jpg) ![Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Toy Treat Puzzle, 14" - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jjm07qCCL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why is this white one $66.00 when the other two are $19.00?** A: Prices have been corrected. **Q: Can this be mounted vertically? Like inside a crate? Have a kitty with a hurt leg that needs to bw crated dor a while and want to keep her occupied.** A: I suppose it can be. I feed my cat pate so that would not fall out of the bowl. Something more runny would not stay in the bowl. **Q: Will the Instinct Raw Boost Mixers fit in this or be too big for it?** A: too big **Q: Do you think a full-grown pet rat could easily move the pieces? This looks like a fun way for my lazy boys to "work for their food"!** A: Yes, a small pet could move these puzzle pieces to expose the treats. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for inquisitive cats!!!! *by L***Y on April 27, 2026* My cat Elton is a very intelligent boy. My super smart boy gets into trouble a lot...he needs a challenge. , This advance level has extra ways to add steps to get the treat! 2 days and I'm already putting treats in the moving cup. He has to move the leaf... then move the cup over the little bowl .. then move it out of the way to get the treat. . He's figured it out the second time around lol . But he absolutely loves it! It's part of our routine now! I say OK Elton and do you want to play with your puzzle? I put it down and he comes running!! he's a fun cat! He's my baby boy!! . It's suitable for dogs too! My corgi mix Jackie loves it! That little food hound and figured it out pretty fast too lol . I think it's a great value for the money it's very durable it's stable super engaging and it's really not that noisy the only thing is it slides around the floor a little bit so I would put it on carpet or a matter or something if you don't have carpet. That's what I do. I put it on a little mat I have three cats and a dog so I'm going to be buying more so I could have them parts of the house so each cat can play at the same time. And I'll give my Jackie corgi mix special doggie play time as well Lol My little cat Tabitha is a smart little girl she was so proud of herself when she figured it out the first time it was so cute!! she got a treat... , then she walked around meowing with her tail up like I found it I found a treat!!!! lol within the next day or two I will edit this review and put the toy itself with Elton figuring it out but here's the first puzzle toy I ever got him and he figured it out and five minutes not even lol I showed him once and he nailed it, which prompted me to find an actual puzzle toy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kitten played with it immediately. *by M***O on August 18, 2026* My female kitten immediately took to it after I filled it with treats for the first time and figured out how to open or slide the moving parts to get at them. She had no trouble moving the cups and raindrops, which slide and turn easily (but not so easily that it doesn't take them any effort). It is solidly built and has some heft to it, so it shouldn't be prone to sliding around on the floor or table. It also looks pleasing to my eyes, although my opinion on it doesn't matter. All in all, I'm very happy with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, but cats' loose interest fast *by L***A on July 27, 2026* We have two cats, one likes to dig out the treats, the other doesn't like it and gives up very quickly. They figure it out fast, and it's not much of a challenge after the first try. Helps entertain the one cat, while I have to distract the other cat who has to be nosey and cause a battle over it, yet he doesn't want to dig the treats out. So, it's more of a hassle than an enrichment activity. ## Frequently Bought Together - Catstages by Nina Ottosson Buggin' Out Puzzle & Play - Interactive Cat Treat Puzzle - Jkanti Interactive Cat Toys for Indoor Cats,The 3rd Generation Agile Moving Cat Ball with Elastic Mesh Tail,Automatic Kitten Toys for Bored Indoor Adult Cats,Motion Activated - Andiker Cat Spiral Spring, 12 Pc Cat Creative Toy to Kill Time and Keep Fit Interactive Cat Toy Sturdy Heavy Plastic Spring Colorful Springs Cat Toy for Swatting, Biting, Hunting Kitten Toys --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/232714823-catstages-nina-ottosson-buggin-out-puzzle-and-play-cat-toy](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/232714823-catstages-nina-ottosson-buggin-out-puzzle-and-play-cat-toy) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*