What to put into a Kong

[corgimom]

Many of you know what this is, but for those that don't here is a site:

www.kongcompany.com

Here are some suggestions on what to stuff in them



dog food

Peanut butter... preferably the sugar-free, salt-free kind... just smear a little around the inside of the Kong for a quick treat

Apple pieces

Some yogurt

Banana, which can be mashed to combine with other foods

Dried banana chips

Chunks of orange, peach, nectarine, etc.

Cheese... any kind... regular or nonfat cream cheese is good for smearing on other foods

Carrot chunks

Bits of meat

Bits of fish

Celery sticks

Raw cauliflower

Raw broccoli

Cooked egg

Commercial dog treats, like freeze-dried liver

Unsalted roasted cashews

Bits of rice cakes

You can freeze Kongs with tasty liquids inside, after closing the bottom hole with something gooey like peanut butter. You could also use water with bits of food in it. Great for dogs in the yard on a hot day.

[corgimom]

Other Tasty Kong Recipes To Try:

http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/02/dog_recipes_for_kong_chew_toys.php


The following Kong stuffings are made with one or more human food ingredients:

CHEESY ELVIS: Combine a ripe banana, 3 spoonfuls of peanut butter, and a slice of cheese. Mix until blended well. Fill the Kong and freeze.

MONSTER MASH: Instant mashed potatoes (without the salt) -- or leftover mashed potatoes from dinner -- mixed with crushed dog biscuits.

DOGGIE OMLET: Combine a scrambled egg, some beef, yogurt, cheese and mashed potatoes all together

FIBER CRUNCH: Combine bran cereal with some peanut butter.

KONGSICLE JERKY POPS: The equivalent of a popsicle... Seal the small hole of the Kong toy with peanut butter. Fill to the rim with water and a pinch of bouillon (or just use chicken broth instead). Place a stick or two of beef jerky inside. Freeze. (This one gets messy in a hurry, so it's recommended only for outdoor use.)

GOOEY CHEERIOS: Combine cheerios and peanut butter. Freeze.

FRUIT KITTY NOODLES: Mix together some dried fruit, cooked pasta, banana and dry cat food.

BANANA YOGURT: Plain yogurt and mashed bananas. (You can also add a little peanut butter or other fruits.) Then freeze it.

PEANUT BUTTER GLUE: Fill Kong 1/3rd full of dog food. Pour in melted peanut butter (after it has cooled from microwaving). Add more dog food, followed by more melted peanut butter until the Kong toy is full. Freeze until solid.

ROCK-HARD KIBBLE: Combine some of your dog's regular food with cream cheese, which acts as a cement, keeping everything inside.

STICKY BREAD: Smear peanut butter on a piece of bread. Fold it over and stuff inside the Kong. Mix together plain yogurt with some fruits or vegetables (carrots, celery) and pour inside. Freeze. The yogurt sticks to the bread holding everything together.

APPLE PIE: Squeeze a small piece of apple into the tiny hole. Fill the Kong with a small amount of plain yogurt. Add a few slices of mashed banana, more apple, yogurt, banana. End with a slice of banana and chunk of peanut butter on the top.


CRUNCH 'N MUNCH: Combine crumbled rice cakes and dried fruit with some cream cheese and plain croutons.

PUMPKIN PIECES: Combine some plain yogurt, canned pumpkin, and cooked rice in a small baggie. Mix well inside the bag, then snip off a corner of the bag and squeeze it into the Kong toy. Freeze.

KIBBLE-SICLE: Put a glob of peanut butter into the Kong first. Then add some dry dog food. Pour in some chicken broth. Add some more peanut butter, followed by more dry dogfood. End with another glob of peanut butter at the very top. Freeze until solid.

OLD STANDBY: Soak some of your dog's regular food in water (or chicken broth) for a brief time before placing it inside a Kong, then freeze.

MUTT & CHEESE: Melt a cube of Velveeta cheese in the microwave, until it's gooey -- not runny. Fill the Kong toy with cooked noodles. Pour cheese over noodles.

FROZEN BONZ: Mix up some bananas, unsweetened applesauce, oatmeal, peanut butter, and plain yogurt. Freeze.

CHEEZY DELIGHT: Combine small chunks of cheese (or cheese spread) with some dry dogfood and microwave until the cheese melts. Let it cool completely, then pour into the Kong toy. Freeze thoroughly.

CARB DELIGHT: Combine some canned dogfood with pasta noodles, rice, mashed potatoes, and some of your dog's dry dogfood. Freeze.

NUT CRUNCH: Take 2-3 dog biscuits and crunch them a bit into very tiny bite-sized pieces. Add a couple spoonfuls of peanut butter. Then add a couple spoonfuls of plain yogurt. Mix in bowl until soft, but not runny. Stuff inside Kong.

BABYLICIOUS: Mix together some fat-free cream cheese, peanut butter, and either sugarfree applesauce or a jar of baby food (like bannas, carrots). Cram a solid food item into the small hole at the end of the Kong, then fill with the mixture. Seal the large hole with either more cream cheese or peanut butter.

FRUITOPIA: Combine applesauce with chunks of fruit. Freeze.

PUPPY TRAIL: Fill the Kong with some cashews (unsalted) and freeze-dried liver bits. Add some dry dog food and/or dog crushed dog biscuits and some Cheerios. Drop in a spoonful of peanut butter, followed by some dried fruit. Finally, top it off by using a piece of ravioli or tortellini to close the large opening.

RED ROVER: Smear the inside of the Kong toy with peanut butter. Put a tiny piece of apple into the small hole, then drop some more apple pieces in next. Drop in a scoop of peanut butter (or cream cheese), then drop in some dogfood or broken dog treats. Add another scoop of peanut butter (or cream cheese), then more apples. Plug the large opening with a final scoop of peanut butter (or cream cheese) and freeze.

edited to add link where recipes came from.

[MrsGrace]

Those sound great!

But my question is... has anyone figured out a good way to clean these things out?! I'd always fill them with frozen apple and peanutbutter, kibble etc. and when Corona couldn't get it all out, it would stink like dog and mushy drooled on kibble. Trying to clean them out was a nightmare!

An aside: The Kongs I used were the XXL size for big big dogs. I'm hoping the smaller and medium ones are easier to munch everything out of and clean up for Corgis?

[corgimom]

I haven't had any problems cleaning them(and I have the smaller size one based on Cody's weight) - I either run really hot water through them or put them in the dishwasher - they always comes out clean.

[sutulu]

Tucker can clean just about anything out of a Kong. Lulu.... not so much. I have to give it to Tucker to clean. You should see the look on poor Lulu's face......

Wait just one minute...... these recipies sound very good, why are we feeding them to the dogs?

[Fluffypants]

I'll take one Cheesy Elvis . . . hold the cheese.:cool:

[MrsGrace]

I didn't realize that Kongs could go in the dishwasher! Although, I was digging out lots of Kong "chunkies" that were leftover, so I guess I never thought about it. If I had to clean it to put it in the dishwasher to be cleaned more... meh, might as well hand wash it while I'm at it!

I wonder if a packet of plain oatmeal, made up and mixed w/ peanutbutter would be good for a Kong. (frozen)

[corgimom]

Tucker can clean just about anything out of a Kong. Lulu.... not so much. I have to give it to Tucker to clean. You should see the look on poor Lulu's face......

Wait just one minute...... these recipies sound very good, why are we feeding them to the dogs?


If you really want to try one Susan, go ahead; let us know what you think:D

MrsGrace, I would think your suggestion of oatmeal and peanut butter would be fine; I am sure there are other mixes we can come up with.

Jessica, I think T-Gal will take the Elvis one along with you.:rolleyes:

[Dillydoodle]

That is the coolest recipe list i have seen for kong fillings! wow! thanks so much for posting that, i have GOT to try some of those..

I clean out my kong by getting anything solid missed by running hot water through it, Then i put it in the top rack of the diswasher...depending on the style of dishwasher you have , the wires that stick up straight ( hope someone understands this description) you can put the kong on it to keep it from bouncing all around when the water starts..

once the weather warms up a tiny bit i will be making some cool stuffed kong frozen treats for the boys... i just want to "test" these on the deck rather than on my oriental rug, if you know what i mean! LOL

Emilie

[Fluffypants]

i just want to "test" these on the deck rather than on my oriental rug, if you know what i mean! LOL
Emilie
Coward! ;)

That sounds like a good idea Grace, but I bet it would be a %$#$@ to clean out!! :eek:

We should compile all these into the Kong Cookbook . . . essential kitchen reading for any dog lover! :D

[Jespah]

How about a mix of mashed banana and frozen yoghurt for those hot days on the deck???

[Dillydoodle]

well, how about this one Jess, I will make the kongs, and give them in the house and if they leak all over the place and make a mess, You can come over with some cleaner and get scrubbing! LOL kidding of course!

I love the idea of making a cook book, what a cool idea!
Emilie

[Fluffypants]

Jackie would be happy to clean it up for you. She's a fastidious housekeeper. :p

[Dillydoodle]

warrior princess is welcome to come over anytime she wants LOL! mine are good with crumbs but if it is something that would "leak" into rugs they would be encouraged to lick and chew on the rug and that would NOT be encouraged here !!

Em

[Fluffypants]

ahhh . . . well . . . if you're going to be picky about it . . . not sure you would care for Jackie's brand of housekeeping! The deck it is! ;)