If your dog doesn’t have food allergies, this can be an easy option for Kong stuffing. Think cooked meat (turkey, steak, etc.), rice or oatmeal, yogurt, scrambled eggs, and other dog-friendly human foods. 4. Chunks of Fruits & Veggies

In addition to your pet’s regular dry dog food and dog biscuits, as well as canned versions of dog food, following are some human foods that you might consider stuffing inside your dog’s Kong toy. (Each of these food items appears in one or more of the Kong Recipes which follow.) ApplesWe need to think about things like the value of the treat that you are using to stuff the Kong. To begin with, we may need to use a high value treat to get your dog interested in a Kong. Like anything, your dog will need to learn how to use a Kong and extract the tasty treat. It can be pretty difficult to begin with, so a nice, high value treat will keep your dog’s attention. Combine your dog’s favorite treat with some moistened dry dog food. Fill the Kong toy, then freeze it… or not. When first stuffing the Kong, putting small dry treats or kibble in the Kong will make it easier for your dog to get it out of the toy and learn how it works. You only need to fill the Kong 1/4th or 1/3rd of the way to start.

When using a stuffed Kong, it’s really important to consider your dog’s daily calorie intake. If you are going to be giving your dog a stuffed Kong as part of their daily routine. Then it is a simple case of deducting the calories contained in the stuffed Kong from the dogs daily food intake. So reducing the amount of kibble they receive over breakfast won’t be noticed by your dog. But it means they won’t be gaining any weight. Moisten your dog’s dry kibble (either with water, or with some much more flavorful low-salt broth). Then spoon it into the Kong toy. Freeze & serve. Some people do simple purees and freeze, others do loose treats only – and either of these methods work just fine. Finally, there are some really important dog welfare points that we have to consider when using stuffed Kongs.Place the stuffed Kong in the fridge for a few hours before giving it to them. You can place the stuffed Kong into a freezer bag or a tuppaware container before placing it into your fridge. This will help firm up the wet food and make it more difficult for your dog. Looking for something to do with your leftovers? Bet you know one furry friend who’d love to help you get rid of them. Want to make it really simple? Kong brand has a ready-made option: its Easy Treat fillings, which come in multiple flavors. You’ll love the nozzle that makes it easy to dispense. You can combine the cheese with some regular dog food to make it stretch. You can also pop the Kong into the microwave for a few seconds to make the cheese soft. Just be sure the Kong is cool before you give it to your pet.