Kongs

YodaBoss · 06-06-2008, 10:16 AM

They sell Kongs at Target

guy0677 · 06-07-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hound Bound

Yes, you know the ones. You stuff them with whatever tickles your dog's fancy. For us, it's broken up treats, peanut butter, and tiny slices of cheese. Bandit loves these things, and will carry them around with him even if there's nothing left inside! He's a tough chewer and his Kong is one of the few remaining toys he has. Anyone else use these awesome toys, and if so, what you YOU stuff them with?

I don't think I have any unique suggestions for stuffing a Kong, but I can tell you that our dog had digestive problems with the Kong stuffings that you can buy. The fillings come in something like a whipped cream can and they don't appear very appetizing. Our lab really had problems for a day or so and we felt very bad. I think it is better to use treats or peanut butter...something natural.

railNtrailcowgrl · 08-07-2008, 11:51 PM

I agree with guy. Any of the kong stuffins make more poor little Pebs sick to her stomach = insta puke (yuck!) I really like those Nutro Natural Desserts mixed with her kibble or some dog cookies. She goes crazy for the pumkin and berry flavors!

OtterNJ · 08-15-2008, 01:30 PM

My dogs love the Nutro Desserts too, i put them in the kong, I have to get my pitts the black Extreme Kong, & it only lasts a few years they still chew pieces off of it, the top is all mangled, but they love them, yesterday actually Duke had his on the floor playing with it (nothing messy inside it) & black stuff started getting all over the rug, I am wondering if it was the dye or paint, i am gonna call the company & ask if that is safe.

mosbysmom · 09-11-2008, 01:14 PM

Last year I discovered that they make a kong for senior dogs that is a little softer but still really durable. Mosby loves them!

JRT_Rattie_Mom · 09-13-2008, 04:08 AM

I run a blind dog owners support web site. Filled Kongs are a great way to keep blind dogs busy too, and this link has a HUGE list of good foods for stuffing Kongs: http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/200..._chew_toys.php

Our blind JRT needs to watch her weight now that she isn't quite as active as she used to be, so I buy the Kong "bones" that just have a small round opening in each end. The openings are the perfect size for string cheese, so I cut up 4 pieces of string cheese to use as "plugs" in the end of each hole, and then just put a piece of beef or chicken jerky in between each of the "cheese plug" in the ends. Doesn't last as long as the filling larger Kongs, but many less calories... and she enjoys them!

justinp · 10-15-2008, 04:01 PM

LOVE these toys! they are just about the only thing our little girl can't chew up! we usually just stuff ours with milkbones or whatever other treats we have around the house but you all have such great suggestion. i will have to give em a try.

I_love_my_poopers · 10-28-2008, 09:27 PM

I had a small one for my pug...then we got my chocolate lab who chews up almost everything we give her to play with. I got her a medium size one and she ended up chewing half the top off and chewed up the smaller one for my other dog. Red and Cinnamon love them filled with anything.

Ateenta · 12-20-2008, 09:17 PM

I got a puppy one for my 12 week old BC that is coming home tomorrow(sun)...even though he wasn't supposed to just yet. I also bought the whipped-cream can type puppy filling, and a Kong chew stick filler thing...I am hoping it will keep him at least mildly entertained.

keljai · 01-01-2009, 07:56 PM

what l dont get is why were allowed/recommended to put in Peanut butter into the kong, when they are poisonous to dogs? If someone can help me answer that, it would be great

JeanninePC99 · 01-01-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by keljai

what l dont get is why were allowed/recommended to put in Peanut butter into the kong, when they are poisonous to dogs? If someone can help me answer that, it would be great

This doesn't make any sense. Could you rephrase?

keljai · 01-01-2009, 08:39 PM

nuts are sappose to be bad for dogs if l am not mistaken, so why is it ok to give them pb?

poopsiem · 01-01-2009, 11:47 PM

I was stuffing Chobe's kong with peanut butter and freezing it until I realized that it is probably pretty fattening. My vet suggested using canned pumpkin, not the pumpkin pie filling. Just plain pumpkin. I mix in one or two tiny training treats for an unexpected surprise and freeze the kong for several hours to keep it from getting drippy.

Nuts are fine for dogs, maybe a bit heavy on the calories, though. Peanut butter is a safe product. Not so with raisins, chocolate, grapes and onions. They can be lethal.

Patt · 01-02-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by keljai

nuts are sappose to be bad for dogs if l am not mistaken, so why is it ok to give them pb?

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Originally Posted by keljai

what l dont get is why were allowed/recommended to put in Peanut butter into the kong, when they are poisonous to dogs? If someone can help me answer that, it would be great

PB is okay in small to moderate amounts. In Kongs I use Kong Stuffi'n PB flavored and only use about a teaspoon or less.

It is macadamia nuts that are poisonous to dogs.

http://www.slashfood.com/2006/11/20/...toxic-to-dogs/

Melissa_Chloe · 01-05-2009, 03:29 PM

My dog won't touch kongs .. she will lick a few times and then leave it , if I put a bone down with the same stuff in it though she will chew/lick that but never the kong ...guess she's not a rubber loving girl..