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Busy Bones Go Organic with Organix

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Have you been entering the drawing for our 12-bag giveaway of Organix? Your options for entering were shared at the giveaway post here. Today I'm here to share Tanner and Oliver's favorite Busy Bone recipe. It's organic and super tasty. In addition, it keeps the boys busy for 20-30 minutes whenever I need to be free of pup responsibilities. Here's how it works:

Ingredients:

Several sterilized beef bones. You can purchase these at pet supply stores or on Amazon. Choose the sizes based on your dog's size. As you can see, I have 2 short ones for Oliver and 2 longer ones for Tanner's much lengthier tongue. These bones may come filled, but can be washed in the dishwasher to clean thoroughly before re-use.
Organic sweet potato leftovers, mashed. Other options that work well are banana, cooked carrots, green beans, broccoli, leftover bits of cooked chicken or turkey, or even grated cheese, yogurt or a little peanut butter. We choose organic, but it generally comes from leftovers to help use them up and save us money.
Organix dry kibble
Organix canned food

Instructions:

Using a table knife, you'll be able to insert some canned Organix into the opening of the sterilized bone. Press it down into the bottom of the hole. This procedure works well with Kong toys, as well.
Next sprinkle a layer of kibble to offer a change in texture. This keeps the pup's interest when they discover new tastes as they work through the layers.
Finally, add your leftovers and fill the bone to the top.
Place in sealable containers and freeze.

Serve when you need a few minutes of dog-free time to attend to a visitor, phone call or other activity that requires your full attention. I love to use Busy Bones on Thanksgiving to keep the pups occupied while dinner proceeds without the boys drooling over our feast.

Is Fido drooling now? Mine did while I made these. I'll have to spoil them with a snack shortly. Give this a try and find out how well it works for you.

Have you missed any of the earlier posts in this series? Check them out here:

Our Pet Food Pantry: A Little History
Your Dog's Food: Why is Organic Healthier?
Our Dogs' Food: The Big Decision
Dog Food D-Day: The Big Reveal
Surprise Dog Toys Awarded to Observant Winners
Organix Dog Food Giveaway: 12 Bags of Healthy Goodness

Tanner and Oliver are offering up their tips on how to dig out the goods over at 5 Minutes for Fido. When you stop in for a visit, feel free to leave them a comment too. I don't want them feeling left out. Don't miss tomorrow's post on tips for saving money at the pet superstores. Happy tails!

Full disclosure: All Things Dog Blog has not been compensated to provide this review of Castor and Pollux and Organix. We have not been paid to provide our opinion of these products, and the opinion provided is our own.

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