Can I freeze just broth or water in it?

Yes. A Freezball has no holes, so liquids stay put. Pour in broth or water, add a few treats if you like, stand it up in the freezer and freeze until solid.

Is Freezbone the same material as KONG?

Both are natural rubber. Freezbone says its toys are 100% natural rubber and non-toxic.

What if my dog is a heavy chewer?

Freezbone makes thicker toys, like the FreezBox and FreezLava, for strong chewers. No toy is indestructible, so supervise and take the toy away if it cracks.

Can I use the same fillings?

Anything soft or pourable that's safe for dogs: wet food, plain yogurt, pumpkin, mashed banana, bone broth with kibble, or xylitol-free peanut butter. Avoid grapes, onions, chocolate and anything with xylitol.

How does the Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal work?

Pick any three Freezballs on Freezbone's pack page, in any size or color. You pay for two and the third is free. If you mix sizes, the lowest-priced one is the free one. No code is needed, and every pack ships free in the US.

Can I leave my dog alone with it?

No toy is indestructible, so Freezbone's guidance is to stay nearby, check the toy before each use, and take it away if it cracks or pieces go missing. For longer absences, a sitter or dog walker can hand it over.

Freezbone vs. KONG: Which Frozen Dog Toy Is Easier to Live With?

If you've ever stuffed a KONG, you know the drill. You push food through a small hole, plug the other end, freeze it, and later scrub out whatever is stuck inside.

KONG has been the go-to stuffable dog toy for decades, and for good reason. But many dog parents have started using Freezbone, a newer brand of open, freezable toys. More than 70 Freezbone customer reviews mention KONG by name. Here's how the two compare.

The short version

Filling: Freezbone's open top is easier to fill. A KONG Classic has a small opening, so thick food takes some pushing.
No holes: A Freezball has no holes at all, just one wide opening. Pour in broth or water and freeze it with no leaks. A KONG has two holes, so you plug the bottom first.
No tongue traps: With one wide-open top, there's no small hole for a tongue to get stuck in.
Cleaning: Both are top-rack dishwasher safe. But owners say Freezbone's smooth, open cup is much easier to get clean.

Editor's note: Freezbone is running a Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal on Freezballs right now. Build your pack.

Both are made of natural rubber
Both can be filled with food and frozen
Both are top-rack dishwasher safe
Both come in sizes for small dogs up to giant breeds

That's where the likeness ends.

Side by side

	Freezbone Freezball	KONG Classic
Shape	Open cup, wide top, flat base	Hollow snowman shape
Holes	None, just one wide opening	Two: a small one at each end
Broth or water	Pour it in and freeze	Leaks unless you plug the bottom
Filling	Spoon or pour it in	Push it through the top, plug the bottom
Cleaning	Dishwasher	Top-rack dishwasher; KONG also suggests a bottle brush
Sizes	4 sizes, dogs up to 90 lb	6 sizes, dogs up to 85+ lb
Deal right now	Buy 2, Get 1 Free	None listed

Filling it: spoon vs. squeeze

With a KONG, everything goes through one small hole. Thick fillings take some pushing, and you plug the bottom so it doesn't leak in the freezer.

A Freezball is an open cup. Spoon in wet food, yogurt or soaked kibble, top it off with broth, and stand it in the freezer. Owners say it holds more, too, so a whole meal can go in one toy.

A freezer drawer lined with filled purple Freezballs standing upright — “Love it! Way easy to fill than kongs and will sit flat in the freezer with no spillage. It's not indestructible and I do monitor my heavy chewers with it”Dallas N. · Verified Freezbone buyer

Three navy Freezballs filled with pumpkin, yogurt and kibble — “Our 3 large dogs love these so far. They are a lot easier to stuff and clean than Kong toys.”Katie F. · Verified Freezbone buyer

“My pup loves it. We were using a Kong for his meal time but as he's grown he needed more food than a Kong could hold, so I was happy to find this. And he can easily hold it and it's holding up to his chewing.” (Tait S.)

“I love the freeze ball because it fits his whole morning or night time serving with treats mixed in. With the Kong, I have to give him two or three so he gets the right amount of food. I just wish it was a little harder for him to get the food so it takes him longer because he can eat it pretty quickly. He likes to bark at it, I don’t know why.” (Tonya A.)

No holes: pour, freeze, no leaks

A KONG has two holes, one at each end. Anything runny will drip out the bottom unless you seal it first.

A Freezball has no holes. The only opening is the wide top, so you can pour in bone broth, water or melted-down wet food, stand it up, and freeze it solid. That makes it easy to build a long lick: kibble and toppings on the bottom, broth poured over the top.

“I love how easy it is to “pack” these with goodies! No fighting toys with holes that leak all over before freezing. Washes clean way easier too! So glad I got 2 of this design.” (Melissa D.)

“I love that it doesn't have hole in it so i can fill with lots of stuff” (Carol K.)

“both my pups love their Freezbone! So easy to fill and clean. Stays upright so no leakage as they consume. I keep it simple by adding some canned food, mix with water and some small treats, then stir and freeze. Keeps them busy for about 45 minutes. Highly recommend!” (Tracy R.)

No tongue traps

Toys with one small hole can trap a dog's tongue by suction. KONG's answer is a second hole so air can flow through. Freezbone's answer is to skip small holes altogether. The whole top is open, so there's nothing for a tongue to get pulled into, and your dog can reach every last bite without jamming their tongue in deep.

Licking it out: less frustration

With a frozen KONG, the last bites sit deep inside, behind a small opening. Some dogs give up. Others get frustrated and start chewing the toy instead. An open top lets them reach everything.

A German shepherd licking a green Freezbone cup on a leopard-print mat — “Sundae was very frustrated with the Kongs. So her trainer recommended Freezbone so that easily enjoy her snack. It worked! She loves it! She licks her treat, takes her time enjoying her treat. No frustration.”Denise G. · Verified Freezbone buyer

A Great Dane puppy looking at a heart-shaped Freezbone toy full of treats — “My Great Dane puppy Loves her stuffed freeze bones! Kongs never worked for her but freeze bones keep her entertained for hours!”Robin G. · Verified Freezbone buyer

“We were filling a kong and putting it in our 7 month old boxer’s crate when leaving for work. It kept her content but when we came home we noticed a ton of the “stuffing” in the bottom of it which we ended up digging out with our finger for her. The freeze bone is awesome and she loves it. It’s durable and lets her get every last drop!” (Lucy H.)

“We have had a Kong (which I love) for ages. But the opening is so small that there is always guite a bit of food still stuck inside making it difficult to clean. The Freezebone has a wider opening meaning the pups enjoy it a little more because they can more easily reach their treats, the don't make quite as much sucking noise and I can clean them more easily. Definitely get these! They are wonderful!” (Peterson P.)

Cleaning up: the big one

This is the reason owners mention most. Both toys can go on the top rack of the dishwasher. But KONG's own advice for the inside is soap and a bottle brush, and it sells its own cleaning brush. A Freezball has no hidden corners, so it rinses clean.

A German shepherd lying in the grass with a navy Freezball — “Frozen treats are great for hot days. Our girl loves cooling off with her Freezebone and usually takes a nap afterwards. For me, I love how easy it is to clean and refill. She's able to get every bit of frozen goodness out of it. We were previously Kong users, but they are just so hard to clean and there was always leftover yuck stuck to the inside. Disgusting! Freezebones make it so easy to spoil our pup the way she deserves.”Charles P. · Verified Freezbone buyer

A chocolate Lab lying on a bed with a navy Freezball — “My puppy adores Freezbone. He started with the heart and star for a small treat of frozen yogurt and pumpkin but he loved them so much I bought the larger sizes. Now I put his whole meal in there for breakfast and he waits by the freezer each morning for his Freezbone of the day. I love the mental stimulation that it provides but my favorite part is how easy it is to clean compared to his Kong. The smooth sides allow cleaning in no time and they are ready to refill.”Laura P. · Verified Freezbone buyer

A chocolate Lab licking a purple FreezJumbo on a striped blanket — “My chocolate lab loves these! She has been eating out of Kongs or treat balls her entire life, she's now 6. The only time she gets a "bowl" is when we camp, and even then it's a slow feeder bowl. These FreezJumbo bowls are a lifesaver!. Kongs worked perfectly well, but the pain of cleaning and filling them was just enough.”Michelle A. · Verified Freezbone buyer

Our verdict

Both toys do the same basic job. But if you're tired of pushing food through a small hole, plugging leaks and scrubbing with a bottle brush, Freezbone is easier to live with every day. That's the reason so many owners in these reviews made the switch.

If you want to try Freezbone, the Freezball's Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal gives you a full rotation: one frozen, one in use, one in the wash. Pick your sizes and see today's price.

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