# Cat-Friendly Puzzle Toys The Melon Madness Puzzle & Play Cat Game Provides Stimulation for Pets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-game References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/outward-hounds-nina-ottosson-by-petstages-melon-madness-puzzle--play-cat-game-to-hit-walmart-shelves-301250700.html) & [outwardhound](https://outwardhound.com/melon-madness-puzzle-play.html#utm_source=social&utm_medium=press-release&utm_campaign=031921-Walmart-press-release) The [Melon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-around-the-world-bar-cart) Madness Puzzle & Play Cat [Game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game) from Nina Ottosson by Petstagesis a cat treat puzzle toy that provides both physical and mental stimulation for pets in a way that can be adjusted to become more challenging as needed. The [enrichment activity for curious cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luvmyfido) can be tailored to support a cat's innate hunting instincts and it does so in a rewarding way for all levels. The cat puzzle toy has pegs and swivel pieces that can be swatted to uncover six components that support natural hunting and foraging instincts. Thanks to the capacity of the design, the game has the potential to replace a cat's standard feeding bowl to create an engaging and healthy eating experience for consuming a 1/4 cup of food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Pet Toys:** Leverage technology to create interactive and adaptive pet toys that can provide physical and mental stimulation for pets. - **Sustainable Pet Products:** Develop environmentally-friendly pet products to meet the increasing demand for sustainable options from pet owners. - **Personalized Pet Products:** Create customized pet toys that can be tailored to the specific needs and preferences of individual pets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Supplies:** Innovate and expand the pet supplies industry by developing unique and engaging products that cater to pet owners' needs. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Partner with pet experts to create high-quality toy manufacturing products that promote pet health and well-being. - **Technology:** Integrate technology into the pet industry by developing interactive and adaptive products for pet owners to improve pet health and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brainteasing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-dog-edition.md) - [Dog Enrichment Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightkins.md) - [Multi-Mode Smart Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerble-wicked-ball-m3.md) - [Feline Adventure Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-friskies-world.md) - [Interactive Canine Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-canine-toy.md) - [Instinct-Stimulating Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flevo-bowly.md) - [Multi-Benefit Enrichment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupsicle.md) - [Play-Inspiring Cat Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friskies-playfuls.md) - [Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pet-toy.md)