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Yum Squeezer - Treat Tube Helper!

An assistive device for holding and squeezing cat treat tubes for easy feeding during play time or training! Easy print!
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I created this assistive device to hold treat tubes! If you have any difficulty holding and squeezing the smooth thin tubes of cat treat paste - this device gives a good gripping point and applies even pressure to help you squeeze out every little bit!  It's easy to use and can be used right or left handed, in the up or down position, whichever way feels comfortable for your hands! 

I was inspired to create this device one day after struggling to squeeze out a tube treat for my kitties. Whatever they put inside these tubes must be magical because my cats will koolaid-man themselves through concrete walls if they hear me grab the container - and they'll gnaw off my knuckles if I don't squeeze every last drop of that kitty crack out of the tube for them to slurp up.  They don't even care if I tell them my hands hurt, their eyes go feral and I fear for my fingers, so I had to come up with a plan. 

While I still had all my fingers I decided to make something like a toothpaste squeezer but sized just right for treat tubes and small enough to be stored in the same container with them.  I kept the design simple for easy support-free printing and ease of use. The Yum Squeezer should be compatible with most basic tube treats including Churu, Delectable, Temptations, Nulo, etc. If your brand of treat tubes are too wide or too thick to fit the Yum Squeezer, just scale it up a tiny bit in your slicer and try printing it again. 

How to use:  

  1. Select a tube of cat treat paste, preferably their favorite flavor.  
  2. Cut or tear the top of the tube open. 
  3. Slide the bottom end into the slot on the device.
  4. Hold the Yum grip firmly with one hand and offer the open end to your cat.
  5. Gently pull the tube with your other hand to squeeze out more treat paste.
  6. Fend off cat stampede while slowly pulling the tube until empty.

 

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