...no, not for turkeys, but for Kongs! (Can also be used with shin bones and other hollow, safe chew toys.) Stuffing Kongs can be a great way to keep your dog entertained in their kennel, in the backyard, when you have company over, or just for fun. There are a ton of different ideas out there for stuffing your Kong, with many store-bought items as well, but here are some of the things I've used and recommended in the past. Plus, they're quick, easy, and are usually things you already have around the kitchen.
1. Peanut Butter. Easily the most popular but is high in calories, so use in moderation. You really just need to spread it along the rims and in the hard places to reach.
2. Yogurt. Take peanut butter and plug the top of the Kong, turn upside down and fill with 1/2 yogurt and 1/2 water. Freeze and serve.
3. Standard Milk Bone. If you get the correct size, this will fit halfway into the Kong. This is usually a quick eat.
4. Canned food. Fill Kong with canned food and pieces of their kibble. This can be frozen or not. I do not advocate regularly feeding your dog canned food, but for a treat, it's okay. Make sure this is either their breakfast or dinner.
5. Pumpkin. Canned pureed pumpkin (NOT pie filling) is great for dogs. You can mix this with yogurt as well and freeze, which is good for dogs who have diarrhea since the fiber in the pumpkin helps absorb the water and the yogurt has natural probiotics in it. For a fall treat, toss in a few carob chips (NOT chocolate).
6. Bananas. Have gross, black bananas? Mash one and stuff into the Kong.
7. Kibble. Carob Chips. Green beans. Baby carrots. Apples. etc. These are all things that can be mixed in with the others to give your dog a flavor punch.
Look online for other Kong stuffing recipes. Here's a website to get you started: Free Frozen Kong Stuffing Recipes
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