Bone Broth for Dogs Recipe (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot & Stovetop) (2024)

The best homemade Bone Broth for Dogs made with chicken, turkey, and vegetables. This healthy DIY dog broth is so much better than store-bought.

There are so many health benefits associated with fortifying your dog’s food with homemade bone broth. In this guide, I’ll answer all your biggest questions about homemade chicken broth, beef broth, veggie broth, and how to make your own bone broth for your pet.

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What is Bone Broth for Dogs?

Bone broth for dogs is a liquid made from any type of raw bones, dog-safe veggies, dog-safe herbs, water, and vinegar.

When you boil bones that still have connective tissues on them, you will extract amino acids from them that is fantastic for your dog’s joint health.

I have the entire recipe for a dog-safe broth at the bottom of this post. First, I want to share lots of information and answer your questions.

Benefits of Bone Broth for Dogs

When you make homemade broth from marrow bone, even small amounts are a great way to help your pup if they have leaky gut. It’s a wonderful thing for a dog’s digestive system. Since you are making it at home, it will have less sodium than regular broth.

This delicious broth is a fantastic source of hyaluronic acid, which is wonderful for your dog’s healthy skin and coat.

This is a nutritious broth to share with senior dogs. It will help them have a healthy gut.

Why This is the Best Bone Broth for Dogs Recipe

You have full control over how you make this simple bone broth recipe. It’s a better choice than store-bought broth because it won’t have sodium, garlic, or onions.

So, next time you want to spend money on expensive dog food gravy packets, just make your own delicious broth at home.

Serve it at room temperature and pour it over your dog’s food. They will gobble up their kibble in no time at all.

When you make your own meals for your pet, slow cooking some bone broth is a good idea and an easy way to nutritiously make their food taste delicious.

Ingredients

All of the ingredients can be found at your local grocery store.

• Chicken and Turkey Bones
• Carrots
• Celery
• Fresh Curly Parsley
• Raw Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice

Use organic ingredients if you want to make organic bone broth for dogs.

Be sure to use curly parsley and not Italian flat leaf. And, yes, I know flat leaf is in the photos – it was a mistake.

Best Bones for Bone Broth for Dogs

Chicken wings, chicken backbones, bone-in chicken thighs, chicken feet, turkey necks, turkey wings, beef bones, marrow bones, knuckles, oxtails, pork bones, pigs feet, and veal bones are the best bones for making bone broth for dogs (and people too!).

Leftover chicken or turkey carcass is great too.

Raw or Cooked Bones? Both are fine. Roasting the bones adds more flavor but it isn’t necessary to make broth for dogs. If using cooked bones, like leftover chicken wings, make sure they don’t have any seasonings or sauces on them. They need to be plain.

For the most collagen, use chicken feet, beef oxtails, or pigs feet.

Equipment Needed

• Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Large Soup Pot
• Colander or Strainer for straining out the broth
• Large Metal Bowl for straining the broth into and cooling it
• Mason Jars, Plastic Storage Containers, or Ice Cube Trays for storage

How to Make Bone Broth for Dogs

There are three methods you can use for making dog bone broth – slow cooker, pressure cooker, or stovetop.

Here are the simple steps for each and a photo collage. I hope they help you with making broth for dogs.

Oh, and there’s a printable recipe card below.

Crock Pot Slow Cooker Method

1. Place the bones in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add vegetables and parsley.
3. Add enough water to cover.
4. Add apple cider vinegar.
5. Cover and cook on low for 24 hours.
6. Strain out and discard the cooked bones and vegetables.

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Method

1. Place the bones in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
2. Add the vegetables and parsley.
3. Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
4. Add apple cider vinegar.
5. Cook on high pressure for 2 hours. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
6. Strain the broth and discard the cooked bones and vegetables.

Stovetop Method

1. Place bones in the bottom of a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
2. Add vegetables and parsley.
3. Add enough water to cover the ingredients by an inch.
4. Add apple cider vinegar.
5. Bring it just to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Skim off any foam that rises to the top during the first hour of cooking.
6. Loosely cover and simmer on the stovetop’s lowest setting for 24 hours. You may need to add a little water during the cooking process if it water level goes below the top of the ingredients.
7. Strain and discard cooked bones and vegetables.

Cooling and Storing Bone Broth

Because bone broth is super hot after cooking for an extended period of time (or under pressure), it takes a long time for it to cool. The broth temperature will be between 40 and 140°F for a long period of time. That’s the temperature range when pathogens and harmful bacteria grow most quickly.

The best way to cool bone broth is in an ice bath. Fill the sink with ice and cold water. Have the broth in a large plastic or metal container and place it in the ice bath. Stir often while it is cooling. It should cool to about 50°F in about 15 minutes.

Then you can pour the broth into mason jars or airtight containers and store it in the refrigerator. Or pour it into freezer-safe plastic containers or ice cube trays and freeze it. Remember to transfer the bone broth cubes to a plastic freezer bag.

Note that when bone broth cools in the fridge, it will become thick and have a hard layer of fat on top of the broth. You can easily scrape off the fat and discard it.

Recipe Variations

You can use different types of bones to make the broth. Some dogs are food sensitive to chicken or other meat and this bone broth recipe is easily customizable with other animal bones. Here are some ideas:

• Beef Bone Broth – use knuckles, joints, marrow bones, shank, or oxtails
• Chicken Bone Broth – use only chicken bones or whole chicken carcass
• Pork Bone Broth – use raw pigs feet, rib bones, or other pork bones
• Turkey Bone Broth – use turkey necks, wings, or a leftover carcass
• Veal Bone Broth – use veal bones

Bone Broth Recipe for Dogs with Turmeric

Turmeric is rich in the plant polyphenol curcumin. It’s a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation.

If you want to make bone broth for dogs with turmeric, simply stir 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder into the broth 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Do not add it at the beginning.

Bone Broth For Sick Dog

This is a great thing to give your dog if they have an upset stomach. This nutritious bone broth has so many valuable nutrients in it. Even if your dog can’t eat solid foods, they can still drink the broth and get plenty of vitamins from it.

How to Use Bone Broth for Dogs

You can use this tasty and healthy broth in a number of ways:

• Dog Food Broth Topper. Adding bone broth to dog food is a great topper.
• Rehydrate freeze-dried food with it instead of water.
• To make homemade dog food. Great for adding nutrition and moisture.
• To make homemade dog gravy.
• To make chicken soup for dogs.
• To make homemade dog treats. Mix some broth with plain cooked sweet potatoes and freeze in silicone molds.

How Much Bone Broth for Dogs

Giving dog bone broth can be done on a daily basis. The recommended amount is 1 ounce per every 10 pounds of body weight. For easy measuring, note that 1 ounce is 2 tablespoons. A standard ice cube tray usually holds 1 ounce in each well.

Can Humans Eat Bone Broth for Dogs?

Yes, everything in the broth is safe for human consumption. In fact, it’s a great no sodium bone broth great for cooking since it won’t add salt to the dish. It’s also perfect for those who need to watch their sodium intake.

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