Bone Broth Benefits For Dogs

Giving Bone Broth To Dogs

Bone broth offers several health benefits for dogs. It is rich in essential nutrients and minerals that promote overall health and well-being. The broth contains collagen, which supports joint health, aids in cartilage repair, and reduces inflammation, making it particularly beneficial for senior dogs or those with joint issues. Additionally, bone broth is packed with amino acids that aid in muscle repair and contribute to a healthy coat and skin. The gelatin present in bone broth also helps improve digestion by soothing and healing the gastrointestinal tract, making it an ideal option for dogs with sensitive stomachs or those recovering from digestive upset, diarrhea, illness, or surgery. It’s also an added boost of nutrition to our senior dogs without having to add a lot more volume or supplements to the bowl. Broth can entice finicky eaters to consume their meals, ensuring they receive the necessary nutrients to thrive or recover.

Benefits of Bone Broth:

• Liver Detoxification

• Immune System Boost

• Maintain Healthy Skin and Coat

• Support Strong Joints

• Improve Digestive Health

• A Source of Essential Minerals

• Fight Inflammation

• Enhances Hydration and Appetite

• The amino acids in bone broth are shown to be protective against joint pain, wear and tear.

• It is also full of vitamins like hyaluronic acid which helps to lubricate and cushion joints

• Good Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Two natural compounds in joint cartilage that may reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Overall, incorporating bone broth into a dog's diet can have numerous positive effects on their health and quality of life.

Bone Broth Recipe

Several Large Marrow Bones (go to the butcher! — joint ends for cartilage)

Use veg about a cup of each or so of each (you can find exact recipes if you need them)

• Fresh Ground Ginger — soothing to the bowel

• Kale — B Vitamins, A, C, K, and Iron

• Celery — draining and adds Vitamin C

• Shitake mushrooms — help fight cancer

• Carrots — good for the eyes, beta-carotene & liver health

• Parsley — blood tonic, Vitamin C

Add a Vinegar Acid:

• Raw Apple Cider Vinegar — helps extract vitamins and minerals out of the bone

Cover in about 2 inches of water in a Slow Cook In a crock pot — for 24 hours. When we simmer bones in this way for long periods of time they release the vitamin mineral nutrients within the bones into the water. Strain veggies and remove bone leaving only the liquid to serve.

Never serve cooked bone to dogs.

Bone Broth is a supplement to a nutritious diet. But it is highly beneficial!

It can be used temporarily for recovery needs, to promote eating & efforts to get nutrients into an unhealthy dog, or added to the primary meals as a bonus of nutrients.

Benefits of Bone Broth Include:

• Easily Digestible,

• helps support gut health & strengthens immunity

• Palatable for dogs who may not feel like eating

• Great source of collagen — (supportive to joints, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and connective tissues), glucosomine & chondroitin

• Rich in amino acids, vitamins & minerals, electrolytes

• Hydrating

Bone Broth is NOT the same as stock or the liquid you’d have from boiling meat. While those are great for flavor — it does not have the same nutrient profile. Bone broth will add so many healthy nutrients, boost your dog’s immunity, keep them hydrated, and help keep inflammation down.

If you are purchasing bone broth from a retailer, please ensure it contains no onions or other ingredients that may be unsafe for dogs to consume. Always read the labels.


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