How to Make Bone Broth At Home

1. COMBINE INGREDIENTS

• Place all ingredients in a large stock pot, slow cooker, or pressure cooker. Bones can be added frozen.
• You can follow a recipe or make bone broth with what you already have. Avoid onions as they are toxic to dogs.
• Pour filtered water over all ingredients, making sure it covers them by a couple of inches.

2. SIMMER LOW & SLOW

For large stock pot:

• Bring the pot to a gentle boil.
• Once boiling, reduce heat to a low simmer.
• Cook for a minimum of 6 hours, ideally 12-24 hours to fully extract the nutrients.

For slow cookers: Set to low and simmer for 12-24 hours.

For pressure cookers: Cook on low pressure for 3-4 hours for a faster option.

3. STRAIN

• When finished, let the broth cool slightly.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into clean glass jars or reused broth containers, avoiding plastic if possible.
• Discard or compost the cooked ingredients.

4. COOL & STORE

• Let the broth cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

For refrigerator: Store in sealed glass jars for up to 5 days.

For freezer: Use freezer-safe silicone trays or other airtight containers and store for up to 3 months. Freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning and quick mealtime boosts.

5. SERVING

• Gently heat bone broth in a saucepan on the stove to avoid cold temperatures. Do not use the microwave.
• Pour a few tablespoons of the warmed bone broth over your dog’s regular meals for added hydration and flavor.
• Serve cool as a refreshing treat or warmed slightly in cooler weather (never boiling hot).
• Mix with dry food to hydrate and enhance digestion.
• Use during recovery from illness, after vet visits, or when your dog’s appetite is low.

6. SAFETY

• Always cool the broth fully before feeding. Hot broth can burn your dog’s mouth.
• Avoid onions as they are toxic to dogs.
• If you see a thick layer of fat rise to the top after cooling, you can scrape it off if your dog needs a low-fat diet or leave it for an extra caloric boost.