30 Healthy Treats You Can Stuff in Your Dog’s Kong
by dogtoyadvisor | Last updated on November 18, 2020
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Our dogs have many many (many many) toys.
And although they love most of them, none is as interesting to them or as useful to us as the Kong.
The classic Kong toy is what we use to keep our dogs busy or distracted while keeping them mentally stimulated.
Either when we have to leave them home alone or when we’re trying to work and they keep wanting out attention, nothing is quite as effective as a Kong filled with tasty stuff.
Perfect for teething puppies and for calming hyper-active dogs, the Kong can also be used to crate-train your dog because it will keep him calm and happy while he’s spending time in his new crate.
While there are many Kong-like toys from other great brands, we do find that Kong tends to be more resistant to our dogs’ teeth than most materials.
The Benefits of a Stuffed Kong
Whichever Kong you choose, there is much more to it than just being a plain toy your dog will love.
Aside from keeping your dog busy and mentally stimulated and entertained, the Kong also work very well for fast eaters, you can even feed your dog using it.
Just place his food inside and watch him do his best to eat it.
Overall, the reason why the Kong works so great is because it gives dogs a job to do, a purpose.
We believe most dogs these days lack purpose. They’re playing but not really working, not being properly challenged.
Trust us, Kongs will make dogs work for their food bit by bit.
And that is perfect for any dog, particularly bored ones.
Top 3 Best Kong Toys
When you talk about Kong, you usually have the classic model in mind, the one with the hole in the bottom where all the goodness spills from.
But there are actually other more modern models that can work better for your dog or maybe just offer a bit of variety to his Kong routine.
There are options in every shape and size, but we’ll just let you know what our favorites are.
The Wobbler
First up is the Wobbler, which has a similar shape to the classic Kong, but a somewhat different purpose.
The way the Wobbler works is, you fill it with small sized treats and offer it to your dog. While playing with it, your dog will roll the Wobbler around and, as it rolls, it drops the treats one by one.
So much fun to watch!
Jump N’Jack
This one combines the need to chew on something delicious with dental care, all in one, without forgetting the fun.
Imagine a very resistant toy with a very odd shape that bounces all over the place.
Now, add to that lots of grooves and holes that you can stuff with treats and food and you ave the Jump N’Jack.
It’s such a clever toy, because the dogs love it and we love the fact that when our dogs are chewing away at those grooves they’re cleaning their gums and teeth without the havoc of having to brush their teeth.
Classic Kong
Overall, we must admit we still prefer the classic model.
Because, not only does it last long, it gives you more stuffing options, read on to see just how amazingly creative you can get when stuffing your dog’s Kong.
30 Ways to Stuff Your Dog’s Kong
Let’s get started!
We don’t quite know where to begin, because the choices are endless. Basically anything your dog loves that’s not bad for his health is a potential Kong filler.
But did you know you can go the extra mile and prepare a real feast for your dog?
1 – The Icy Stuffers
That’s right, stuffed Kongs will provide more of a challenge for your dog if the content is frozen.
Perfect for a Summer day, you can place chunks of fruit or veggies, peanut butter and even chicken broth!
2 – Layered Kong
If you want to go crazy with your dog’s Kong, this is the way to go. Think of everything your dog would love to eat and stuff your Kong with it.
Combine solid treats with peanut butter, kibble, canned food, you name it!
Layering your stuffing means your dog will be constantly surprised by the different flavors, adding to the fun!
3 – Peanut Butter
Classic Kong stuffer. Either straight from the jar or frozen, you can serve it on its own or mix in some treats, kibble or anything else you can think of.
The real advantage of using peanut butter is that is it keeps he stuffing from falling out and making it too easy for your dog to have it.
4 – Kong Stuff N
Kong offers some stuffing options for when you can’t waste your time thinking of options.
It comes in paste and spray cans that you can use, in all sorts of flavors that are a good substitute to peanut butter.
But what out dogs absolutely love are these snacks.
Shaped to fit the Kong and make it challenging for the dogs to remove it, these snacks seem to have a great flavor because our dogs can’t get enough of it.
5 – Kibble
Like we’ve mentioned earlier, the Kong is a great way to feed your dog if he’s a fast eater.
Not only will it make feeding time much more fun, it will make him work for his food too.
6 – Canned Dog Food
Wet dog food is tasty and smells delicious to your dog (we personally can’t stand the smell of it).
You can use it straight out of the can, freeze it or use it as base for stuffing your Kong with treats or other bits that would otherwise fall off it.
7 – Healthy Leftovers
If your dog is anything like ours, you know he really really wants to eat your food.
And, while most foods aren’t dog-friendly, there are some foods we love that we can share with our dogs.
In chunks or blitzed into a paste, mix veggies and lean meat for your dog.
Even if the combinations sound weird to you, odds are your dog will love them.
8 – Broth
Chicken or broth are the most popular options.
Freeze it inside the Kong and it’s ready to go.
9 – Yoghurt
Healthy and fresh, dogs love yoghurt and emptying a Kong filled with it and maybe some fruit mixed in will be a great treat for your dog.
10 – Dog Treats
They come in all shapes, sizes and flavors.
If it’s big enough to stay inside the Kong, perfect.
If not, you may want to add something sticky to keep the treats inside.
11 – Apple Slices
Hard to take out of the Kong, healthy and flavorful.
12 – Carrots
Filled with Vitamins and healthy nutrients and very appetizing.
13 – Meat
Lean meat, like chicken, turkey or lean beef.
In chunks or ground.
14 – Baby Food
The natural kind, without additives.
15 – Applesauce
Without added sugar, of course.
16 – Cheese
You’ll need to watch for the fat content on the cheese you pick and make sure it isn’t the spicy or salty kind.
Other than that, take your pick.
17 – Eggs
Some people believe dogs can’t eat eggs, but in fact they are quite good for them. Boiled eggs are a treat
18 – Flax Seeds
With loads of fatty acids and Omega 3.
19 – Honey
In moderation, considering its sugar content.
20 – Oats
A healthy source of fiber and carbohydrates.
21 – Pumpkin
Sweet and chewy, dogs love pumpkin.
22 – Cooked Rice
Without seasoning, of course.
23 – Sweet Potato
Very healthy and tasty.
Raw or cooked as you please, unseasoned.
24 – Salmon
A healthy source of Omega 3 fatty acids and dogs love it.
25 – Berries
Any kind of berries.
One of the best frozen treats
26 – Banana
Dogs love banana, it’s one of the classic, healthy dog treats.
Also very good frozen
27 – Broccoli
Have you ever watched a dog eat broccoli? So funny.
Also healthy and tasty.
28 – Cucumber
Fresh and tasty.
29 – Watermelon
Sweet, juicy and very tasty.
Best eaten frozen to prevent a big mess.
30 – Kale
Crunchy, healthy and fresh.
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