March 2024
As pet parents, we’re always on the lookout for ways to enhance our furry friends’ lives, ensuring they’re happy, healthy, and engaged. Two fantastic tools to achieve this are lick mats and stuffed Kongs. Not only do they offer endless fun, but they also provide a myriad of health and behavioral benefits. Plus, we’re excited to share how you can easily add these enriching activities to your dog’s next daycare or hotel stay with us, especially with our special March flavors and promo!
The Magic of Lick Mats
Lick mats are designed with textured surfaces that encourage your dog to lick off spreadable treats. This simple activity is surprisingly powerful, offering several benefits:
- Stress Reduction: The act of licking releases endorphins in your dog’s brain, similar to how a spa day relaxes you.
- Dental Health: Licking helps stimulate saliva production, which can reduce plaque buildup and freshen breath.
- Slower Eating: For dogs that eat too quickly, lick mats can slow down their pace, aiding digestion and preventing bloat.
The Wonder of Stuffed Kongs
Stuffed Kongs, durable rubber toys that can be filled with a variety of treats, are a staple in many dog households for good reasons:
- Mental Stimulation: Figuring out how to get to the delicious treats inside provides a healthy mental workout, keeping boredom at bay.
- Chewing Satisfaction: Chewing on a Kong can satisfy your dog’s natural chewing instincts, promoting calmness and reducing anxiety.
- Diet Management: Kongs can be used to make mealtime more engaging or to provide controlled portions of treats, supporting a healthy diet.
Enhance Your Dog’s Daycare or Hotel Stay
At The Pawsh Dog, we understand the importance of keeping your dog engaged and happy, even when you’re apart. That’s why we offer the option to include lick mat sessions and stuffed Kongs as part of any daycare or hotel stay. These activities are supervised by our trained staff to ensure your dog enjoys all the benefits safely and happily.
March Special Flavors and Promo
This March, we’re celebrating with two special flavors that are sure to delight your furry friend:
- Peanut Butter Delight: A scrumptious mix of natural peanut butter and ripe banana, perfect for peanut butter aficionados.
- Luck of the Irish: A festive blend of mashed potatoes, fresh parsley, and green peas, celebrating the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day.
And to make things even more exciting, we’re offering these special enrichment activities at a promotional price of $10, a $5 discount off the regular price, with the coupon code LICKMARCH24. It’s a fantastic way to add a special treat to your dog’s stay and ensure they’re engaged, relaxed, and happy.
Conclusion
Lick mats and stuffed Kongs are more than just toys; they’re tools that can significantly enhance your dog’s well-being. Whether at home or during their stay with us, these activities provide valuable mental and physical stimulation. Take advantage of our March special to give your dog an extra special experience next time they stay with us. Your furry friend deserves the best, and we’re here to help provide it.
Remember, a happy dog is a healthy dog, and with lick mats and stuffed Kongs, happiness is just a lick or chew away. Book your dog’s next stay with us and add a touch of joy to their routine!
National Peanut Butter Month Gourmet Lick
Ingredients:
1 cup natural unsweeted peanut butter
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (for fiber and omega-3s)
A sprinkle of cinnamon (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter and mashed banana. Stir until well mixed. Add the unsweetened apple sauce to the peanut butter and banana mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure a smooth consistency. Stir in the flaxseed meal and a sprinkle of cinnamon (if using), and mix until everything is well combined. The paste is now ready to be spread on a lick mat or stuffed into a Kong. If stuffing a Kong, you can freeze it for a few hours to provide a longer-lasting treat.
Serving Suggestion: This peanut butter paste can be spread on a lick mat as a tasty treat or stuffed into a Kong and frozen for a delicious and engaging activity for the dogs.
Luck of the Irish Gourmet
St. Patricks Day Lick
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato (cooled)
1/2 cup plain, unsweetened yogurt
A handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup green peas (fresh or thawed from frozen)
2 tablespoons oat flour or ground oats
Instructions: Start by mashing the cooked sweet potato in a bowl until smooth. Add the plain, unsweetened yogurt to the mashed sweet potato and mix well. Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture along with the green peas. Stir until the peas and parsley are evenly distributed throughout the paste. Gradually mix in the oat flour or ground oats to reach a spreadable consistency. Once the mixture is ready, it can be spread onto a lick mat or stuffed into a Kong for freezing.
Serving Suggestion: The “Luck of the Irish” paste is perfect for spreading on a lick mat to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or stuffing into a Kong for a festive and enriching treat. The green hues from the parsley and peas offer a fun Irish twist for the holiday.
