Providing mental and physical enrichment for your raw-fed pet is just as important as offering a balanced diet. Feeding time can be more than just nutrition—it can also be an opportunity for engagement, stimulation, and natural behaviors like chewing and problem-solving. This blog will serve as a growing collection of enrichment ideas to keep mealtime exciting and fulfilling for your pet.

Stuffed Trachea: A Delicious and Engaging Treat

One of our favorite enrichment ideas is stuffing a raw or dehydrated trachea with meaty goodness! Trachea is not only a great natural chew, but it also contributes to your pet’s meat intake, making it a fantastic addition to their diet.

How to Stuff a Trachea

You can get creative with the fillings, but here are a few of our favorite ideas:

🥩 Whole Ground or PMR Items – A balanced, nutrient-dense option that fills the trachea with a full spectrum of essential nutrients.
🐮 Green Tripe – Packed with digestive enzymes and probiotics for gut health.
🍖 Bones for a Crunch – Try adding a duck neck, a chicken foot, or another edible bone to encourage chewing.
🐰 Something Furry – A rabbit foot or another fur-on treat for a more natural feeding experience.
🫀 Organ Mix – A rich, nutrient-dense option to make sure your pet gets a variety of vitamins and minerals.
🐟 Fish – Try adding whole fish like sardines or smelt for some added omega-3s and a tasty twist.

Ways to Serve Stuffed Trachea

✅ Frozen: Extends chew time and makes for a cooling treat in warmer months.
✅ Thawed: A softer texture for pets who prefer an easier chew.
✅ Sized to Fit: Have a smaller carnivore? Simply cut the trachea into smaller portions before stuffing.
✅ Easy Cleanup: Feed in an easy-to-clean area or outside to minimize mess.

Stuffed Ears: A Crunchy, Meaty Enrichment Snack!

Another fantastic way to add variety to your pet’s diet is by using stuffed ears—a delicious, engaging chew that doubles as a meaty meal component!

Stuffing Ideas:

🥩 Whole ground products for a balanced meal.
🍖 Meaty bones like duck feet for an extra crunch.
🫀 Organs for a nutrient-dense boost.
💪 Muscle meat chunks for satisfying texture.

🐄 Cow, 🐐 Goat, 🐑 Lamb, or 🐰 Rabbit ears—choose the perfect ear for your pet’s size and chewing preference!

Ways to Serve Stuffed Ears

✅ Frozen: Extends chew time and makes for a cooling treat in warmer months.
✅ Thawed: A softer texture for pets who prefer an easier chew.
✅ Easy Cleanup: Feed in an easy-to-clean area or take the fun outside.

More Enrichment Ideas Coming Soon!

We’ll continue updating this blog with new ways to add variety and excitement to your pet’s feeding routine.