How to Make Homemade Bone Broth for Your Pup

How to Make Homemade Bone Broth for Your Pup

Bone broth is a tasty and nutritious addition to any pup’s meal. After you’ve enjoyed a hearty meal, why not make one for your pup? Today we’ll take a look at why bone broth is so good for your pet and how to make some at home. Your puppy and their tummy will be glad you did. Let’s jump right in and get to cooking!

Benefits of Feeding Fido Bone Broth

There are an incredible amount of health benefits your pup can enjoy while snacking on this delicious meal additive.

  1. Joint Health: Bone broth is rich in collagen and amino acids including glucosamine and chondroitin. These are great for supporting joint health and reducing inflammation.
  2. Digestive Support: The gelatin in bone broth can help soothe your dog’s stomach, support digestion, and improve gut health.
  3. HydrationLike us, most dog are not getting enough water intake throughout the day. Bone broth is a great way to avoid dehydration with flavored water and a moist meal!
  4. Immune Support: Packed with minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus bone broth helps support a stong immune system, keeping your dog healthier overall.
  5. Coat and Skin Support: The collagen and gelatin in bone broth have been known to improve the skin and coat of pups, making them shiner and healthier by providing vital nutrients!

Oma’s Pride Bone Broth Recipe – Maria Fumero

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of raw beef marrow bones 

  • 2 quarts of purified water (or enough to cover the bones entirely by 2-3 inches)

  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric

  • 1 stalk of celery

  • 1 medium-sized carrot

  • 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 

  • 1 clove of garlic (optional—always consult with your holistic veterinarian if you are concerned)

  • Additional fresh herbs as desired: cilantro, basil, thyme, parsley, oregano, or sage

Stovetop recipe instructions

  1. Place the marrow bones in a large stovetop pot and cover them with filtered water.
  2. Add turmeric, celery, carrot, apple cider vinegar (or lemon), garlic (optional), and additional fresh herbs to the pot as desired. These ingredients will enhance the flavor and provide additional nutrients for your dog.
  3. First, bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
  4. Next, allow the broth to simmer on low heat for 12-24 hours.
  5. After the broth has finished cooking, let it cool down to room temperature before refrigerating it overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and ensures easy removal of excess fat condensation from the surface.
  6. The next day, take the broth out of the refrigerator. Using a strainer, separate the solid ingredients from the broth, ensuring a smooth and clear liquid. Discard the solids (never feed cooked bones to dogs). Skim off the fat layer from the surface of the broth. This step helps reduce the fat content, making it more suitable for your dog’s diet.
  7. Divide the bone broth into small, airtight containers and store in the refrigerator or freezer as desired.

With this quick and simple recipe, you’ll be able to whip up some tasty bone broth in no time. Check out what else we have to say about bone broth and meal time!