Best dog lick mat recipes: simple ideas for dog owners

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these dog lick mats everywhere lately, and I finally caved and got one for my pup, Max. He’s a super anxious guy, always licking everything – me, the furniture, you name it. I figured this might give him something to focus on, and boy, was I right!

First off, I had to figure out what the heck to put on this thing. The package didn’t say much, just to use stuff that can be smeared or frozen. I did some quick reading online and saw a bunch of ideas. It seemed like anything goes, as long as it’s safe for dogs, of course. I decided to start simple.

Best dog lick mat recipes: simple ideas for dog owners

I grabbed some peanut butter from the pantry, the all-natural kind without any of that weird xylitol stuff, because I heard that is bad for dogs. I smeared a thin layer all over the mat. Max went nuts! He was licking away for a good twenty minutes, totally engrossed. It was the quietest he’d been all day.

  • Peanut Butter Trial

The next day, I wanted to try something different. I had some plain yogurt in the fridge, the kind without any added sugar. I mixed in a little bit of mashed banana, just for fun. Spread that on the mat and, again, Max was in heaven. He seemed to like this combo even more than the peanut butter!

  • Yogurt and Banana Mix

Then came the “gourmet” attempt. I pureed some canned pumpkin (the plain kind, not the pie filling) and mixed it with a little bit of his regular canned dog food. I wasn’t sure how he’d react to this one, but he loved it! It took him a little longer to finish, which was great for keeping him occupied while I answered some emails.

  • Pumpkin and Dog Food Puree

The cleaning part was surprisingly easy. I just rinsed the mat under warm water, used a little dish soap, and it was good as new. I also heard you can freeze these things, so that’s my next experiment. I’m thinking of spreading some of that pumpkin mixture on it and sticking it in the freezer for a hot day.

Honestly, this lick mat has been a game-changer. Max is so much calmer, and I’m not constantly being followed around for licks. If you have a dog who loves to lick or needs something to keep them busy, you gotta try one of these things. It’s the simplest things, right?

Best dog lick mat recipes: simple ideas for dog owners

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