the churpi puff hack

the last bit of a churpi chew gets too small to hold safely. don't bin it. thirty seconds in the microwave turns that hard end piece into a light, crunchy cheese puff your dog goes mad for. nothing wasted.

watch how it's done:

how to puff your churpi

1. soak it. drop the end piece in warm water for 5 minutes.
2. microwave it. high for 45 to 60 seconds, until it puffs up.
3. cool it. let it sit for 2 minutes so it's not too hot.
4. serve it. a crunchy cheese puff, ready to go.

a few tips

• every microwave is different. start at 45 seconds and watch it the first time.
• it puffs more when it's properly soaked, so don't skip the soak.
• always let it cool before handing it over. it comes out hot.
• supervise your dog while they eat it, same as any chew.

why it works

churpi is hard cheese with very low moisture. when the soaked piece heats up, the trapped water turns to steam and expands the cheese, the same way popcorn pops. you're left with an airy, crunchy puff that's easy for your dog to crunch through, even older dogs who find the hard chew tough going.

questions people ask

can i puff a whole churpi chew?
no. the hack is for the small end piece only. a full chew is meant to be worked through slowly, that's the whole point of it.

what if it doesn't puff?
it wasn't soaked long enough or didn't get enough heat. give it the full 5 minute soak and add a few seconds in the microwave.

is the puff safe for my dog?
yes, it's the same 100% cow milk churpi, just a different texture. cool it fully and supervise as you would any treat.

which size churpi works best for this?
any size. you're only ever puffing the leftover end piece, so it works whether your dog chews the small, medium, or large.

get a churpi to try it on

no churpi yet? grab one and put the puff hack to use once your dog's worked it down. shop churpi chews.