Turning That Boring Marrow Bone into a Healthy Tasty Treat Again

The smell and sight of a new stuffed marrow bone to your dog's eyes can be like pirahna on prey, but after your dog has cleaned off all the meat and marrow, is that bone then left like fish bones on the bottom of the bay? If so, turn that boring, empty bone into a "new" fresh and tasty treat for your pet again.

Here are some ideas to livin’ up that stale, stranded hollow bone…

1.      Clean bone with hot water and let dry

2.      Stuff bone with one of the below recipe blends, (like you would do with a cannoli).  Usually, the use of a pastry filler or cake decorating bag works best.

3.      Keep in mind the filling you use and where the dog will be enjoying the bone, as it can become a little messy.  Kitchens, laundry rooms, crates or outside areas are perfect.

Classic PB Bone

Stuff both ends with an all natural, no sugar added creamy peanut butter.  Refrigerate to firm or freeze to harden.

PB&J Bone

First stuff both ends with an all natural (no sugar added) strawberry preserve and push jelly more toward the center of the bone.  Then top off both ends with an all natural, no sugar added creamy peanut butter.  Freeze overnight.

Standard Cream Cheese Bone

Stuff both ends with a fat free cream cheese.  Freeze overnight

Cheddar Cheese Bone

Mix together fat free cream cheese and an all natural cheddar cheese powder.  Amount will depend on size of bone used and acquired taste.  Once mixed together, stuff both ends.  Freeze overnight

Yogurt Bone

Stuff both ends with vanilla or plain Greek yogurt.  If yogurt seems to be a little runny, stand bone upwards on paper plate or freezer safe container before stuffing then freeze overnight to harden.

Banana Bone

Mash up a banana.  Amount will depend on size of bone used.  Freeze overnight.

Meat Lovers Bone

Use a premium brand of a canned, grain free dog food (meatloaf style; not chunky) in either beef, venison, chicken, lamb, etc..  Stuff both ends and refrigerate to firm

The Italiano Bone

Partial cook some lean ground beef.  Sprinkle (generously) parmesan cheese, some fresh, finely chopped parsley and add a small amount of all natural tomato paste.  Mix together and stuff in bone.  Amount will depend on size of bone used.  Refrigerate to firm. 

As you can see, the possibilities in turning a bland, hollow dog bone are endless.  Adding interest and a variety of flavors is all you need for your dog to enjoy chopping on that ol’ bone again and ultimately, allowing him/her to clean their teeth naturally too.