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Offline Mumof3

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Best food to put in a kong?
« on: October 15, 2016, 04:03:50 PM »
We're crate training and have just got a puppy Kong
Wandering what's the best thing to use it in that's puppy friendly
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2016, 04:28:30 PM »
I put chicken or kibble mixed with a little peanut butter or Primula, occasionally jamming in a larger gravy bone so he has to work harder to get at it  :lol2:  I also occasionally feed him via his Kong or treat ball as my Monty is a gobbler and his meals are usually gone in 10 seconds  ph34r
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2016, 05:32:10 PM »
I use any leftover beef, lamb, chicken scraps cut up about 8mm cubes. I mix with kibble.

Cheese works the same way.

I don't use a lot. More Kibble than treat. Perhaps two-to-one.

Personally I don't do "sticky" stuff like peanut butter because it's a pain to clean up after.

They get really nifty at emptying these after a while.
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2016, 08:02:58 PM »
No suggestions here I'm afraid, (Archie was a total fusspot and his kong remained abandoned and unused regardless what I put in it  >:() but just a reminder to be careful when using peanut butter. The trend for reducing sugar has meant some brands are using xylitol, which is poisonous to dogs, as a sweetener. Check the label carefully.
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2016, 08:43:38 PM »
We don't have peanut butter in the house so meat will have to do, it's to try and help with crate training for the odd occasion I have to pop out
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2016, 09:14:40 PM »
Yes, I checked a few weeks ago when it was highlighted about that ingredient in peanut butter.
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2016, 12:33:29 PM »
Any good quality wet dog food.
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2016, 01:55:50 PM »
I use Fish4dogs salmon mousse and then freeze it. Take it out freezer half an hour before needing it.  Keeps them busy for ages! :D
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Offline AlanT

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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2016, 04:45:45 PM »
Look up a recipe for Liver-cake. This is easy to make and easy to use and SAFE.

I like to keep away from food that I don't for sure know what it is.

Flaked smoked-salmon is also very much appreciated.

I am a fan of the Kong because they don't bolt the food so quickly.



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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2016, 11:21:24 AM »
A tip for cleaning kong after use - I use a child's toothbrush, seems to do the trick  :D
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2016, 08:46:58 PM »
a toothbrush is a great idea tesco have some for 25 p :)
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Re: Best food to put in a kong?
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2016, 10:13:05 AM »
As I am very lazy we put a 'markies' marrowbone dog biscuit in there - the shape fits in a kong perfectly! :lol2:
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