Is your dog tired of his stuffable treat toy? It could be that he just can’t handle licking out any more peanut butter, which seems to be the “go-to” filler. Here are ten recipes for you to try to spice up your dog’s life.
#1 – Bed-Time Treat
Joanne Bullock spoils her dog with a bedtime snack every night. Her simple recipe? Mix plain yogurt (no added sugar) with high-grade kibble in small bowl. Use spoon to stuff in Kong [or other toy]. Put in Ziploc bag and freeze. Serve frozen.
#2 – Rise ‘N’ Shine
Another one of Bullock’s recipes, this one is perfect for the morning. Stuff toy with wet dog food, kibble, [plain, no sugar added] yogurt and banana chunks.
#3 – Stuffable Biscuits
Bev at Black Cat Dog Designs has a great recipe for a standard, mid-sized bone – just enough to have to force the biscuit in so Fido doesn’t get an easy catch falling out. You can also cut them into odd shapes to fit other toy or feeder puzzles, like the Nina Ottosson. Recipe found here.
#4 – Sardine Stuffing
This recipe from The Healthy Hound cookbook is perfect to give your dog something different. Plus, sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and phosphorus, so it’s a good-for-them treat too! To make, simple blend 1 can sardines in water (do not drain), ½ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt. Stuff in treat and freeze. Buy the whole book for more recipes here.
#5 – The Colonel
This recipes comes from the KONG Company. They have many fun and inventive recipes on their site for you to try. This one has Cherrios, Stuff’N Real Peanut Butter and honey. Mix, stuff, and freeze. Find more recipes here.
#6 – Baby Cakes
This treat recipes is all about baby! Take ½ cup baby food sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons shredded baby carrots, and a ½ cup of plain yogurt. Mix, stuff, and freeze.
#7 – Fresh Breath
Have a dog with doggy breath? This treat will help with that. Mix 2 sprigs of fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (no alcohol added) and 1 cup plain yogurt. Stuff and freeze.
#8 – Cracker’s Oats
Another KONG recipe, this one will be a hit with any dog that likes sweeter treats. Just take oatmeal, yogurt and peaches – mix, stuff, freeze! More recipes can be found here.
#9 – Salmon Omelette
Use ½ cup Evanger’s canned whole salmon, ½ cup Evanger’s Vegetarian canned food, and 1 egg (scrambled). Mix, Stuff, and Freeze. This one is great for your dog’s skin and coat!
#10 – Chicken ‘N’ Rice
This is such a simple, inexpensive staple and most dogs love it! Just take some freshly cooked, shredded chicken (how much is your choice depending on thickness desired), ½ cup chicken broth and ½ cup of rice. Mix, stuff, and freeze.
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