What can I put on my dog's lick mat?
The possibilities are endless. Obviously you need to make sure the ingredients you use are safe for dogs to eat (this is our go-to guide if in doubt.)
Ideally use foodstuff that’s of a spreadable consistency too.
Here's our bumper list of 38 different suggestions to get you started:-
Mashed banana
Blackberries
Broccoli
Spinach
Raspberries
Pureed apple
Butternut squash
Watermelon
Kale
Peas
Green Beans (cooked or raw)
Sweet Potato
Cottage Cheese
Honey
Cucumber
Peanut Butter (xylitol-free)
Sweet Potato
Wet Dog Food
Carrot
Dog Liver Paste
Blueberries
Plain Greek Yoghurt
Minced meat
Pumpkin
Cranberries
Sardines
Bone broth
Applesauce
Strawberries
Pate
Red Pepper
Swede
Kefir
Vegemite
Salmon
Quinoa
Mashed potato
Chicken broth
Pro-tips
On hot days, try putting the mat in the freezer for a while first. This is one of the hacks suggested in our blog post on how to keep your dog cool on a hot day;
Be careful about the calorific content of the mat and adjust portion size at mealtime if you’re using calorie-heavy toppings. Here’s a useful dog calorie counter if this is something you’re concerned about. The lick mat can be a great way to include healthy snacks in their diet too. Lots of shop-bought treats contain artificial flavours and colours. By contrast using a lickimat can be a great way to encourage your dog to eat a healthy alternative that they wouldn’t ordinarily be so keen on. You’ll see lots of vegetables such as peas, broccoli or sweet potato on our list of suggestions above. They might not be your pooch’s first choice but combined with the lick mat, your dog will be a much more appealing option.
Don’t leave your dog unsupervised with a lick mat, particularly if your dog is an aggressive chewer. The mats are usually pretty hard wearing but better to be safe than sorry.
Try layering up the suggested toppings mentioned above. This could be particularly helpful if you’re using the lick mat as a way of slowing down mealtimes. Start with a base such as wet dog food, yogurt or spreadable cheese, add a layer of fruit or vegetables and finish off with some sprinkles of peanut butter (xylitol-free) or coconut oil
Extract from - https://www.thispuppytravels.com/blog/38-lickmat-toppers-your-dog-will-love