A lick mat is only as good as what you put on it. The secret is something soft that has to be licked out – it's calming and keeps your dog busy. Here are ten safe ideas.
10 safe fillings
- Wet food or pâté your dog already eats
- Natural peanut butter without xylitol
- Quark, cottage cheese, or plain unsweetened yogurt
- Mashed banana
- Mashed cooked carrot or sweet potato
- A little liver pâté made for dogs
- Dry food soaked and mashed into a mush
- Greek yogurt mixed with a few blueberries
- Cottage cheese with a few dog treats crumbled in
- Fish oil stirred into wet food for extra flavor
Make it more challenging
Freeze the mat for 1–2 hours for a longer session. The colder and firmer it is, the longer it lasts – perfect on hot days or during alone-time training.
What to avoid
Xylitol (found in some peanut butter and sugar-free products), chocolate, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, and very salty food. If you're unsure about an ingredient, ask your vet.
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