8 Toppers to Add to Your Dog’s Bowl

Food

Fresh feeding doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing—even adding a few strategic toppers to your dog’s bowl can make a real difference in their health. The key is being intentional with your choices to maximize the nutritional impact. Think of superfoods like eggs, they’re simple to add to your dog’s bowl and pack a powerful nutritional punch, or bone broth, which allows you to sneak multiple benefits into just one topper.

I asked eight veterinarians the one food they would choose if they could only add one topper to their dog’s bowl. Here’s what they said:

Eggs

“They have a lot of good fat soluble vitamins and all sorts of good protein. They’re the OG superfood.”  

—  Dr. Meghan Barrett

Broccoli Sprouts

“This is so easy as an oncologist. You got to do the broccoli sprouts.”

— Dr. Kendra Pope

Meat

“The main thing is that they’re getting beautiful amino acids, and they are the building blocks for our body to do everything.”

— Dr. Nicole Rous

Dandelion

“Dandelion root is good for the liver. Dandelion leaf is good for the kidneys. It also has good prebiotics, so you’re nourishing the microbes in the gut.”

—  Dr. Odette Suter

Blueberries

“The first thing that comes to my mind is blueberries.”

—  Dr. Suzee Camilleri

Spirulina

“It’s so packed full of antioxidants, trace minerals, and vitamins. It’s just a natural source of multivitamin. So the next time instead of reaching out for a multivitamin pill, maybe just add a pinch of spirulina.”

— Dr. Neal Loh

Bone Broth

“One – It’s going to be able to give a little bit of hydration if you’re feeding kibble so your dog can digest it better. Two – It’s packed with all kinds of nutrients.”

— Dr. Joyce Liy

Vegetables

“Because there’s so much more research about the fiber and the phytonutrients in vegetables.”

— Dr. Katie Woodley

Hey there, I’m Laura!

I’m a dog parent who turned $5,000+ in emergency vet bills into a fresh feeding movement. I founded The Doggy Dish™ after realizing the healthy eating habits my dietician mom instilled in me could apply to my dog, too. My mission is to make fresh feeding accessible, affordable, and backed by vets who understand its benefits. 

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