If you can get marrow bones from your butcher, filling them with a frozen chicken and pumpkin mixture creates one of the most engaging and long-lasting frozen treats possible. Dogs can spend an hour working to get the frozen filling out, providing incredible mental stimulation. The bone itself adds minerals and satisfies the chewing instinct.
At a Glance
| โฑ Prep | 15 min |
| ๐ฅ Cook | Freeze 5 hrs |
| ๐ฝ Makes | 3-4 stuffed bones |
| ๐ For | Medium to large dogs, strong chewers |
๐ฅ Ingredients
- 3-4 marrow bones (ask butcher to cut to 10cm lengths)
- 200g cooked chicken (shredded)
- ยฝ cup pumpkin purรฉe
- ยผ cup bone broth
- 2 tbsp plain yoghurt
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
- Boil marrow bones for 5 minutes to remove loose marrow.
- Let cool completely.
- Mix shredded chicken, pumpkin, bone broth, and yoghurt.
- Pack the mixture tightly into the bones.
- Seal one end with peanut butter (optional).
- Freeze upright for 5+ hours until completely frozen.
๐ Storage
Freeze stuffed bones for up to 2 months.
๐ Nutrition Notes
Marrow bones provide calcium and phosphorus. The chicken and pumpkin filling adds protein and fibre. The extended chewing time releases endorphins and helps clean teeth.
๐ก Tips
- Only use raw or briefly boiled marrow bones โ never cooked bones
- Supervise your dog with any bone
- Not suitable for aggressive chewers who might crack the bone
- Ask your butcher to cut them to the right length for your dog
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