Imagine if there was a simple tool that could not only keep your dog entertained for hours but also improve their overall well-being. Look no further because the incredible benefits of lick mats for dogs are going to surprise you. These seemingly ordinary mats hold the power to provide your furry friend with many benefits! Plus we share 5 homemade lick mat dog treats recipes!

Learn 5 Benefits to Using a Lick Mat

1. Promotes Mental Stimulation
   
   Lick mats not only provide physical stimulation for your dog but also offer a significant amount of mental stimulation. By engaging their senses and challenging their problem-solving skills, lick mats can promote mental exercise and keep your furry friend's mind sharp and active.
   
   2. Relieves Anxiety and Stress
   
   Furthermore, the act of licking itself can have a calming effect on dogs, releasing endorphins that help reduce stress and anxiety. When your dog licks a lick mat, they enter a state of focused concentration, which can help distract them from any anxious thoughts or behaviors. This mental focus, combined with the calming sensation of licking, provides a soothing and stress-relieving experience for your furry friend.
   
   3. Soothes Teething Discomfort
   
   By providing a textured surface for dogs and puppies to gently chew on, lick mats can help massage their gums and provide a cooling sensation. Adding frozen treats or spreading a soft, puppy-safe paste on the mat can further enhance the soothing effect. This not only provides relief for your teething puppy but also helps discourage them from chewing on inappropriate items, such as furniture or shoes.
   
   4. Improves Dental Health
   
   Improving your dog's dental health is crucial for their overall well-being and can help prevent oral health issues down the line. A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry found that regular teeth cleaning significantly reduced the risk of periodontal disease in dogs. Incorporating lick mats into your dog's routine can be a helpful addition to your dental care efforts. While it's not a substitute for regular brushing, the gentle scraping action of the textured surface can contribute to maintaining cleaner teeth and healthier gums.
   
   5. Encourages Slower Eating Habits
   
   Many dogs have a tendency to gobble up their food quickly, which can lead to a variety of problems, including indigestion, bloating, and even potential choking hazards. When your dog eats too quickly, they are more likely to swallow large chunks of food without properly chewing, which can put extra strain on their teeth and gums. 

Now that you know the many benefits of adding lick mats to your dog’s routine you may find yourself wondering what to put on a lick mat? We’ve created 5 homemade lick mat dog treats recipes. 

5 Lick Mat Dog Treat Recipes

1. Triple the Fun Lick Mat Dog Treats Recipe 

• Pear Baby Food
• Fera Pet Organics Skin & Coat Goat Milk Topper
• Fera Pet Organics Pumpkin Plus Supplement
• Fera Pet Organics Mushroom Immune Support
• Cucumber
• Zucchini
• Strawberry
  
  
  

1. Add strawberries, tops and all, with a small amount of water to blender and make a puree.
2. Freeze the strawberry puree in silicone molds overnight.
3. Repeat this same process with cucumber and zucchini.
4. Mix Fera Pet Organics Pumpkin Plus Supplement with water until it is a thicker consistency.
5. Freeze in silicone molds overnight. 
6.  The next day fill one third of the lick mat with pear baby food.
7. In a small dish mix the banana baby food with your dog’s recommended dose of Fera Pet Organics Mushroom Immune Support.
8. Fill the next third of the lick mat with the banana and mushroom mixture.
9. Mix your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Skin & Coat Goat Milk Topper with a small amount of water to make a spreadable cheesy like texture.
10. Spread your goat milk cheese into the final third of the lick mat. 
11. Add a frozen cucumber and zucchini topper to the pear portion.
12. Add a frozen strawberry topper to the banana and mushroom portion.
13.  Add a frozen Fera Pet Organics Pumpkin Plus Supplement topper to the goat milk portion. 
14. Freeze for two hours or overnight.

2. Salmon Lick Mat Dog Treats Recipe 

1. Add zucchini and cucumber to a blender and make a puree.
2. Freeze in silicone molds overnight.
3. The next day open and strain the canned salmon packed in water.
4. Mix the salmon and your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Liver Support in a small bowl.
5. Spread the salmon mixture onto the lick mat.
6. Top with cucumber and zucchini frozen toppers. 
7. Freeze for two hours or overnight.

3. Goat Milk Lick Mat Dog Treats Recipe 

1. Mix your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Calm Goat Milk Topper with a small amount of water to make a thick spreadable texture.
2. Spread your goat milk mixture onto the lick mat.
3. Break your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Hip + Joint Supplement into small pieces and add to the lick mat.
4. Finish with freeze dried rabbit dog treats.
5. Freeze for two hours or overnight.
   
   
   4. 4. Raw Chicken Lick Mat Dog Treats Recipe 

• Raw chicken dog food
• Fera Pet Organics Pumpkin Plus Supplement
• Fera Pet Organics Multivitamin Goat Milk Topper
• Fera Pet Organics Hip + Joint Supplement
• Bee pollen
• ½ Cup Strawberries
• ½ Cup Spinach
• ½ Cup Cucumber 
• ½ Cup Zucchini
  
  
  

1. Add zucchini and cucumber to a blender and make a puree.
2. Freeze in silicone molds overnight.
3. Repeat the same process with strawberries and water.
4. Repeat again with spinach and water.
5. The next day thaw some raw chicken dog food.
6. Spread the chicken dog food onto the lick matt.
7. Take your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Pumpkin Plus Supplement and hydrate with water. 
8. Spread the pumpkin on top of the raw chicken.
9. Take your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Multivitamin Goat Milk Topper and hydrate with a small amount of water to hydrate.
10. Spread the goat milk onto the lick mat.
11.  Sprinkle your dog’s dose of bee pollen onto the lick mat. 
12. Add your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Hip + Joint Supplement.
13. Add one or two, depending on the size of your dog, of strawberry, spinach, and cucumber zucchini frozen toppers.
14. Freeze for two hours or overnight. 

5. Pumpkin Lick Mat Dog Treats Recipe 

• Fera Pet Organics Pumpkin Plus Supplement
• Fera Pet Organics Calm Goat Milk Topper
• ½ Cup Spinach
• Dehydrated Pork Liver

1. Take your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Calm Goat Milk Topper and add a ¼ cup of water to make a cream.
2. Add the goat milk cream to silicone molds and freeze overnight. 
3. Add ½ cup of water to ½ cup of spinach and puree in a blender.
4. Add the spinach puree to silicone molds and freeze overnight. 
5. Take your dog’s dose of Fera Pet Organics Pumpkin Plus Supplement and hydrate with a small amount of water. Add small amounts of water until you have a pourable consistency.
6.  Spread your hydrated pumpkin onto the lick mat.
7. Break up a dehydrated pork liver treat into bite sized chunks and add them to the lick mat. 
8. Take the frozen spinach and goat milk toppers you made and add one ro two based on the size of your dog.
9. Freeze for two hours or overnight.

Upgrade Your Pet’s Health the Natural Way

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