Kongs are absolutely amazing for keeping your dog entertained.

You can give your dog a Kong to keep them occupied, for example on Christmas Day while everyone is opening their presents, as a stress reliever or just something to enjoy. They're great for providing enrichment, as your dog has to use their problem-solving skills to get the food out of the Kong.

But the question is: what do you fill your Kong with?

Firstly, it's important to remember that this doesn't have to be "extra" food. You can use your dog's daily food allowance in creative ways to make meal-times more interesting, as well as slowing down the speed they eat their food - which can reduce the risk of things like bloat.

So first of all - what is your dog's usual food? 

If you're raw-feeding your dog or using wet food, these are both pretty easy to stuff inside a Kong for your dog to enjoy. You can also use Kibble, although you'll need to either soak it in water or add something like dog-friendly peanut butter or yoghurt to make it stick together.

But what if you want to give your dog a treat? Here are five ideas for Kong fillings to try at home - just mix the ingredients together and stuff your Kong! 

DOG-FRIENDLY ROAST DINNER
When you're having your Sunday Roast, set aside a little for your dog to enjoy! 
What you need:
- chopped up chicken breast
- mashed potato
- carrots
- peas

TUTTI FRUITI
A refreshing summer snack for your pooch!
What you need:
- chopped up banana
- apple pieces
- chopped up strawberries
- a handful of oats
- a spoonful of dog-friendly peanut butter

VEGGIE SPECIAL
A blend of veggies for your dog to enjoy:
What you need:
- sweet potato puree
- pumpkin puree
- cauliflower
- broccoli
NB: You may need to pop the cauliflower & broccoli through a blender for this recipe

BLUEBERRY & BANANA
Another fruity option for summer!
What you need: 
- chopped up banana
- blueberries
- greek yoghurt
- dog friendly peanut butter

CHICKEN SURPRISE
Another yummy option for using up some human left-overs!
What you need:
- chopped up chicken breast
- brown rice
- sweet potato puree
- peas

To make it a little more challenging, you can pop your stuffed Kongs in the freezer (also useful if using slightly runnier fillings!)

Does your dog have any favourite Kong fillings? Share them in the comments!