Learn how to make Bone Broth for Dogs with this straightforward from-scratch recipe! Your fur baby will love it! Plus, it’s a great way to add extra nutrition to their diet without spending a fortune on a raw diet.

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2 large mason jars of bone broth for dogs

Making kitchen-made bone broth for dogs is a great way to add essential nutrients your pet’s meals with lots of great nutrition and a flavor they will love. A combination of veggies, fruits and bones are conveniently slow cooked in a Crockpot. This simple recipe is budget-friendly and filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and collagen.

We like to keep a container of this in the fridge for the week and freeze the rest to use throughout the month. Our dogs go crazy for bone broth! I either use it as a meal topper over their dry food or simply give them a bowl of the broth to drink straight from the bowl. Even picky eaters will love this!

There are SO MANY benefits of bone broth for dogs and even more, I know they’ll love it! It’s a great addition to your dog’s diet.

ingredients laid out that are needed for dog bone broth including carrots, celery, bones, water, and apple cider vinegar

Ingredients you’ll need

This dog-friendly bone broth recipe is made with common, natural ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

Carrots and sweet potato: Both infuse this broth with a natural sweetness and many vitamins.
Celery sticks: Adds a savory note and also includes nutrients.
Blueberries: These are a dog-safe fruit and they’re great because they’re packed with antioxidants.
Apple cider vinegar: Organic apple cider vinegar works to extract more minerals from the bone.
Soup bones: I use collagen-rich beef bones for a deeply savory broth. The collagen in these offer lots of health benefits. You can find them at your local grocery store.
Other options: we’ve tried this dish many different ways and some of the other things worth a second batch adding in are green beans, blueberries, diced pumpkin, and sweet potato chunks.

Variations and substitutions

Assorted bones: Try using different bones like chicken feet, turkey carcass and beef marrow bones for a rich gelatin.
Different vegetables: Experiment with an assortment of veggies, simply be sure to do a little research and ensure whatever you’re adding in is safe for dogs. For example, garlic and onions, are toxic to dogs.
Different fruits: Dogs can safely eat apples (remove the seeds and core), cantaloupe, cranberries, mango, oranges, peaches (not the pit), pears (remove the seeds and core), strawberries and raspberries.

How to make bone broth for dogs

Using your slow cooker is an unfussy way to make beef bone broth because the long cook time allows the bones to break down and release valuable nutrients. Here is how simple this dish is to make:

ingredients needed for dog bone broth in a slow cooker including water, bones, carrots, and celery

Add ingredients: In a slow cooker, combine 2-4 chopped carrots, 2-4 chopped sticks of celery, one sweet potato, 1/2 cup blueberries, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 3-4 soup bones and then fill it up with water.

Slow cook: Turn your slow cooker to low and cook for 10 hours. Let cool slightly and pour into air tight containers. We put some in the fridge and freeze the rest to thaw and serve over time.

Helpful tips

Use veggie scraps: When preparing meals for your family, keep dog-safe veggie scraps on-hand for making dog bone broth. Collect things like carrot ends and peels, apple peels, celery tops and more. Freeze them along with bone scraps you might have to create a more sustainable broth.
Use an array of bones: Change up the bones from time to time when making this for a well-rounded variety of nutrients.
Strain the bone broth: It’s a good idea to strain the broth to remove any bone fragments before giving it to your pup to prevent the risk of your dog accidentally ingesting them.
Make ahead: This method makes a large amount. I like to keep one container in the fridge for the week and freeze the rest to use throughout the month.
Reuse the bones: If after cooking there is still marrow left on the bone, you can refreeze the bones and use them 2-3 more times. They also make great treats for your dog, even straight out of the freezer.

Frequently asked questions

Storage recommendations

Storing in the refrigerator: Once cooled to room temperature, ladle out as much as you think can be used over the course of about 5 to 7 days, and store that amount in an airtight storage container in the fridge.
Storing in the freezer: Freeze cooled bone broth in a large freezer-safe container or bag. You can also spoon it into ice cube trays to make dog treats or simply to store for later in smaller quantities. Or, if you want to be able to thaw smaller servings, transfer to individual-sized containers or bags. You can safely freeze bone broth for up to 3 months. Label the container with the date.