Bone broth is an excellent, nutrient-rich addition to your dog’s diet. Not only does it support joint health and improve digestion, it can also boost your dog’s immune system. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to tempt picky eaters to enjoy their meals. With just a few added ingredients, it becomes a supercharged, healthy treat for your dog!

Here’s an easy bone broth recipe adapted from The Forever Dog Life by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker.

Ingredients

• 1.3 kg (about 3 pounds) of any bones (chicken, marrow, knuckle/joint bones, etc.)
• 2–2.5 litres of water 
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Optional for extra joint support: Decaf green tea or turmeric
• Optional: A piece of backstrap, joint bones, chicken, or duck feet (high in collagen for a gelatinous broth)

How to Make It

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Place the bones in a slow cooker. Add backstrap or chicken/duck feet if you’re using them. Pour in enough filtered water to just cover the contents by 1–2 cm, and add the apple cider vinegar.

Step 2: Start Cooking
Cook on medium-high heat for one hour, then reduce to low. Keep a very gentle boil—only occasional small bubbles should appear. If cooking on low and slow, evaporation should be minimal. If the liquid reduces too much, add more water and lower the heat.

Step 3: Strain and Store
Once the broth has cooled, discard all bones and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into clean glass containers. This removes any small splintered bones. Skim and discard the fat layer before freezing or serving. 

TIP! Store the bone broth in ice cube trays for easy feeding.

Cooking Times: Chicken bones: 24 hours. Dense bones (beef, lamb): 48 hours

Serving Suggestions

Serve the broth warm or cold over your dog’s regular food or on its own as a tasty treat. Start with a small amount, one tsp and add more if your dog likes it. Refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

Bone broth is a simple, nourishing way to enhance your dog’s health and happiness. Let me know when you’ve tried it!