Lick mats are brilliant enrichment tools, and this frozen salmon spread takes them to the next level. Spread this mixture on a lick mat, freeze it, and your dog has 20-30 minutes of focused licking ahead of them. The licking action releases calming endorphins while the salmon provides omega-3s. Perfect for anxious moments like thunderstorms or when you need your dog to settle.
At a Glance
| β± Prep | 10 min |
| π₯ Cook | Freeze 2 hrs |
| π½ Makes | Enough for 2-3 lick mats |
| π For | All dogs, especially anxious dogs |
π₯ Ingredients
- 1 tin salmon in spring water (drained)
- Β½ cup sweet potato (cooked, mashed)
- 2 tbsp plain yoghurt
- 1 tbsp fish oil
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Mash salmon thoroughly.
- Mix with mashed sweet potato, yoghurt, and fish oil.
- Spread evenly onto a lick mat, pressing into the grooves.
- Freeze for 2+ hours.
- Give to your dog straight from the freezer.
π Storage
Freeze loaded lick mats for up to 1 month. Can batch-prep and stack with baking paper between.
π Nutrition Notes
Salmon provides omega-3s for brain and coat health. The licking action is scientifically proven to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) in dogs. Sweet potato adds fibre. Yoghurt contributes probiotics.
π‘ Tips
- Press firmly into the mat's grooves for maximum licking time
- Stack multiple mats with baking paper between them in the freezer
- The licking action is genuinely therapeutic for anxious dogs
- Also great for bath time distraction β suction-cup the mat to the wall
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