Thanksgiving {leftovers} Kong

 Happy {late} Thanksgiving to you all!! Is anyone still recovering from their turkey-induced coma?

With the Thanksgiving festivities wrapping up we're all left with the single same question in our heads. What to do with all those leftovers? While I'm sure there are many logical suggestions that include continuing to stuff our own faces (turkey mashed potatoes, turkey tetrazzini, turkey wraps, oh the possibilities are endless!) You still may find yourself getting sick at the thought of another bite of turkey. If this sounds all too familiar to you, allow me to volunteer a suggestion? Share it with your dogs!

Huh? Did you say turkey for me!?

Turkey is a nice lean meat that your dog will love, and mixed with a few of your dogs favorite snacks it will make a nice stuffing for Fido's kong toy. For dogs with sensitive stomachs you will want to avoid adding the skin to your mix, it's fatty and will cause some dogs digestive upset. (I left the skin off ours for one simple reason: Bears on a diet. Again.)

As with all of the Kong Recipes I've created, I just wrote this one down as I threw it together. That's whats so great about "cooking" for dogs, they are not usually picky eaters allowing you to work with what you have on hand. After minimal experimentation I know which fruits, vegetables, and other add-ins my boys do and don't like so I'm able to tailor the mix to their taste.

 You'll need:

1/2 cup cooked and de-skinned turkey

1/2 cup leftover rice

1/4 cup cooked brocoli florets (my boy's favorite veggie)

1/4 cup shredded cheese

1 dash cinnamon (for good measure!)

Mix all ingredients together until blended and use the mixture to fill your dogs favorite kong toy.

Keep in mind this is a leftovers recipe. So feel free to substitute with what you have on hand and available, preferably if its already sitting in your fridge aging away. For instance, I used fresh broccoli left over from dinner, but maybe you have half a can of carrots chillin in your fridge- just use those instead!

SSB Disclaimer:*If you're worried about anything you're considering adding to your recipe NOT being good for your dog, just skip it! It's much easier than a visit to the vet I promise you. Use this list (from the American Humane Society) as a valuable resource for foods to avoid feeding your pets.

 Finish it off with a high-five & enjoy, whoo hoo that was easy!

Check out Scooter....this boy loves his veggies! Favorites include: brussel sprouts, asparagus, green beans, squash, and brocoli. Such a healthy little guy!

What fruits/veggies or unique treats does your pup enjoy?