YThese are a great way to relax a dog, you can fill them with tasty things to eat and give them to your dog. We only recommend Kong or Soda Pup because we have used their products extensively. 

Always make sure you keep the small hole clear on either end. So much a pencil through the small hole

You can use the same types of food as for the lick mat, we just mix it all together more and then fill the toy with it.  Presentation isn’t important   ( only for advertising ) your dog won’t care. But if you want to share them to instagram go for it !

SPREADABLES (YOUR BASE)

Spreadables are your typical base level or “filler”. Depending on the enrichment tool you’re using, whether this be an eMat lick mat or one of our many treat dispensers – these will typically make up a portion of what you’re using. Note, when using enrichment for full meals, this is where raw or kibble will be utilized.

Greek Yoghurt – any brand. Ensure unsweetened Greek and not a flavour / sweetened.

Cottage Cheese – any brand

Raw Dog Food – consult your vet before using raw.  There are handling and storing considerations

Eggs – chicken, quail and duck eggs are good choices

Peanut Butter – You need to be careful with Peanut Butter.  Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol. It is dangerous for dogs.  If unsure, buy doggy peanut butter from your pet store. 

Banana – mashed up

Cucumbers – shredded and mixed with Cottage Cheese is a favourite

Carrot – shredded and mixed with Greek Yoghurt is a favourite

Pumpkin – cooked and pureed

Sweet Potato – cooked and pureed

SNACKS & SUPERFOOD ADDITIONS

MEAT:

There are so many proteins that dog’s can eat. Mixing it up is ideal for your dog’s well being, ensuring they get a mixture of essential vitamins and nutrients. We do not recommend in any capacity feeding dogs a vegan diet. These are the common proteins we use:

Beef

Lamb

Chicken

Turkey

Goat

Venison

SEAFOOD:

Seafood dog’s can eat – there is a lot! Probably a lot more than you were thinking. Here’s a list of our favourites:

Squid (raw or cooked)

Scallops (cooked only)

Lobster (cooked)

Prawns (cooked)

Salmon – (raw or cooked). If feeding raw, freeze for 6 weeks prior. This kills any parasites. Remove any bones.

Crab (cooked)

Oysters – (cook, remove shell)

Sardines – (raw or cooked)

Flounder – Grill fillets for your dog

While this is a great list of healthy seafood, avoid anything with long lifespans – such as Tuna or Swordfish. These are more likely to contain amounts of heavy metal due to pollution which can have serious negative benefits.

VEGETABLES:

Veggies and fruit are a dog’s best friend too! Who would have thought? Dog’s are omnivores and have eaten both meat and plants for thousands of years. 

Kale – mixed into your meal or pureed

Spinach – mixed into your meal or pureed

Beetroot – grated

Carrots – grated or cut into small pieces

Green Beans – cut in half

Celery – cut into small pieces

Broccoli – cut into small pieces

Brussel Sprouts – (cook – boil)

Sweet Corn – small amounts

Cauliflower – grated or cut into small pieces

FRUIT:

Pears – cut into small pieces

Oranges – cut into small pieces

Apples – cut into small pieces

Blueberries – added on top or pressed into grooves

Raspberries – added on top or pressed into grooves

Blackberries – added on top or pressed into grooves

Watermelon – remove all seeds, cut into pieces

Mango – no skin and no pit. Serious choking hazard. Cut into pieces

Papaya – absolutely no seeds. Cut into pieces

Strawberries – added on top or pressed into grooves

Rockmelon – absolutely no seeds. Cut into pieces

SUPERFOODS:

Doggy Jelly – prepare in different moulds

Goji Berries – serving size already (sprinkle over or mix in)

Chia Seeds – serving size already (sprinkle over or mix in)

Dragonfruit – cut into small pieces

Blue Spirulina – add to meals as powder, or mix with your spreadables above

Green Spirulina – add to meals as powder, or mix with your spreadables above

Beetroot Powder – add to meals as powder, or mix with your spreadables above

Cumin Powder – add to meals as powder, or mix with your spreadables above

FOODS YOU SHOULD NOT FEED YOUR DOG

These things should NOT be fed to your dog

Avocado
Grapes
Raisins
Macadamia nuts
Xylitol
Chocolate
Fat trimmings, bones from your food

*Consult your vet before making changes to your dog’s diet.