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The Spruce Pets / Amelia Manley
Bone broth for dogs is made by slow cooking bones from beef, chicken, or other animals to draw out the nutrients. It can offer many benefits to your dog, including for their joint health, digestion, and for theirskin and coat. While broth might not have all the vitamins and minerals of an actual bone, it is much safer because it can’t splinter or crack your dog’s teeth.
“If your dog has a sensitive stomach, is a picky eater, or has joint or digestive issues, bone broth can be a great addition to their meals,” says veterinarian andPetMedspartner,Lindsay Butzer, DVM.
While it might be tempting to choose a broth from your pantry, experts suggest sticking to bone broth made specifically for dogs, since human formulations often have higher levels of sodium, and can include ingredients that are toxic to dogs like onions and garlic.
Our favorite bone broth for dogs is Solid Gold Bone Broth. It’s filled with human-grade ingredients, sourced in the United States, and can be served warm or easily dispensed cold from the handy, resealable pouch.
Best Overall
Solid Gold Bone Broth
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Chewy
Can be served warm or straight from the pouch
Human-grade ingredients
Lasts 7 days refrigerated after opening
Resealable pouches
Sourced and made in the United States
Can spill if not tightly closed
Solid Gold Bone Broth is one of ourfavorite dog food toppers. It comes in beef, chicken, and turkey flavors in easily resealable pouches. The broths are made with just a few human-grade ingredients including bone broth, vegetables, and fruits. It also has turmeric, whichmay help decrease inflammation.
The broth can be served as-is straight from the pouch or it can be warmed up before pouring over your dog’s dinner. Once you open a pouch, it should be refrigerated where it should last for about a week. If you don’t think you’ll use it up by then, pop the pouch in the freezer.
The pouches are resealable, but if you don’t twist them closed tightly, there is a chance they could leak in the fridge. Before using, it’s fine to store them in the pantry. Feed about 1/4 cup per 25 pounds of body weight. Solid Gold Bone Broth ingredients are sourced in the United States where the broth is also made.
Price at time of publish:$24 for 3-pack of 8 ounces
Primary Ingredient:Bone broth (beef, turkey, or chicken) |Volume:8 ounces |Flavors:Beef, chicken, turkey
Best Food Topper
Honest Kitchen Bone Broth Pour Overs
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The Honest Kitchen
Stew mix of broth and chunks
Limited ingredients, all human-grade
No fillers or additives
Made in the United States (uses global ingredients)
Easy to pour and reuse
Cartons can be hard to open
这些根肉骨头汤混合的组合broth and flavorful chunks of meat and vegetables including carrots and butternut squash. There are no artificial preservatives, by-products, or fillers and no artificial flavors or GMO ingredients. The bone broth comes in beef, chicken, and turkey/salmon stew and are made with just a handful of human-grade ingredients. Honest Kitchen says it was the first company to use human-grade ingredients for pets and these stews certainly smell good.
The cartons contain an average of about two servings, depending on the size of your dog, but you may want to start with just a tablespoon or so. You can serve it right from the carton or warm it up first to make dinnertime more tempting. Once opened, the cartons should be refrigerated and used within three days. They can be a bit difficult to open, but are easy to close up until you use them again.
Price at time of publish:$31 for 12-pack of 5.5 ounces
Primary Ingredient:Bone broth (beef, turkey, or chicken) |Volume:5.5 ounces |Flavors:Chicken stew, beef stew, turkey and salmon stew
Best Pouches
Open Farm Bone Broth
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Amazon
Responsibly sourced, human-grade ingredients
Limited ingredients
Easy-to-use storage pouches
More expensive than some others
These sturdy pouches of Open Farm Bone Broth are so easy to use and store. They’re durable with a twist-off lid that’s easy to keep in the refrigerator once opened or the pantry before you’re ready to use it. You can pour it straight from the container onto your dog’s kibble or warm it up first. Just make sure it’s not hot. Feed about two tablespoons for every 10 pounds of canine body weight. Refrigerate up to a week once opened.
Open Farm products are made with responsibly sourced, human-grade ingredients. There are no artificial additives, preservatives, or flavors. Each of the three broths—beef, chicken, and turkey—starts with a basic meat bone broth, then adds vegetables and a handful of spices like turmeric and parsley.
Price at time of publish:$8 for 12 ounces
Primary Ingredient:Bone broth (beef, chicken, or turkey) |Volume:12 ounces |Flavors:Beef, chicken, turkey
Best Powder
Native Pet Bone Broth Powder For Dogs
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Amazon
Only 2-3 ingredients
More than 90% protein
One-year shelf life after opening
Some very picky eaters weren’t interested
Bone broth powder is a good alternative if you don’t want to deal with potentially messy liquids or worry about using up liquid broth while it’s still fresh. Native Pet Bone Broth Powder has only a handful of ingredients: beef bone broth and sunflower lecithin for the beef broth and organic chicken broth, organic chicken protein, and organic sweet potato for the chicken broth. The powder offers more than 90% crude protein in one serving. You can sprinkle it over your pup’s kibble or you can mix it with warm water and serve it as a treat or mixed in dry food.
Unlike most liquid broths which typically have to be used within a few days after opening, this powder has a one-year shelf life after it has been opened. There are no fillers, additives, or artificial ingredients and the broth is sourced from grass-fed beef and real chicken. The recommended serving size is 1 scoop (1/2 tablespoon) for every 25 pounds of your dog’s weight.
Price at time of publish:$20 for 4.75 ounces
Primary Ingredient:Bone broth (beef or chicken) |Volume:4.75 ounces |Flavors:Beef, chicken
Best Delivery
Maev Bone Broth Topper
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Maev
Can be fed frozen or thawed
Delivery on a regular basis
Jar is reusable/recyclable
Has to be kept frozen
Maev,公司交付生食和vitamin bars for dogs, offers an interesting take on bone broth. These come in a jar like ice cubes and have to be kept frozen until ready to serve. Then you can offer it to your pup as-is for a crunchy, cold treat or you can feed them slightly thawed or totally thawed on top of your dog’s kibble.
You can arrange to have three or six jars of broth delivered on a regular basis, depending on how often you feed them (anywhere from every week to every 10 weeks). The broth is made from beef bones and reverse-osmosis water (a type of purified water). Recommended serving size is 1-2 tablespoons per every 10 pounds of your dog’s weight. The bone broth has minimum 3.3 percent crude protein.
Price at time of publish:$39 for three 12-ounce jars
Primary Ingredient:Beef bones |Volume:12 ounces |Flavors:Beef
Best Treats
Bocce’s Bakery Bone Broth Treats
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Amazon
Only four ingredients
No additives, fillers, or preservatives
Limited, locally sourced ingredients
Crunchy
Only one flavor
These crunchy treats are made with only four ingredients: beef bone broth, oat flour, carrots, and parsley. There are no artificial additives, fillers, flavors, or preservatives. Ingredients for all Bocce’s Bakery treats are natural and locally sourced and the treats are made in the United States. The oven-baked treats are B-shaped and crisp and they can easily be broken into tinier pieces for training or for smaller pups.
The bone broth treats come only in one flavor (beef), but Bocce’s offers dozens of other flavors—some that are around all year and some that are just seasonal. The bone broth treats have about 12 calories each. They can be given daily as a treat.
Price at time of publish:$7 for 5 ounces
Primary Ingredient:Oat flour, beef bone broth |Volume:5 ounces |Flavors:Beef
Our favorite overall isSolid Gold Bone Broth. It contains all human-grade ingredients, is sourced and made in the United States, and can be served warm or straight from the handy, resealable pouch. For a chunkier option, check outThe Honest Kitchen Bone Broth Pour Overs. It’s a thick mix of broth and chunks, made with human-grade limited ingredients.
What to Look For
Ingredients
The healthiest bone broth will have limited, natural ingredients. Be sure to read the label. “When choosing a bone broth, look for one that's made from high-quality, grass-fed, or pasture-raised animals,” Dr. Lindsay Butzer. told The Spruce Pets “Make sure it's free of artificial additives, preservatives, and high levels of sodium. Organic is always a great choice, too!”
Downsides of Bone Broth
Bone broth made for humans often has extra sodium and that sodium isn’t good for dogs (or people!) Be sure to choose bone broth for dogs without extra sodium. Your dog will love the taste even without the extra saltiness.
Remember that bone broth also has calories. If your dog is at a healthy weight, then cut back a little on food or treats if you add bone broth to their diet. That way you aren’t adding a bunch of extra calories. If your dog needs to put on weight, then you likely don’t need to cut back on other food. If your dog is overweight, then definitely be aware of the extra calories. It’s always a good idea to talk to your vet when changing a diet.
How To Serve
One of the most common ways to add bone broth to your pup’s diet is by pouring a little on top of their kibble. You can add it straight from the container or warm it up first to make dinner even more appetizing. You can also mix a little into canned food or pour it straight into a bowl for a protein-richtreat.
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Is bone broth good for dogs?
Bone broth can be a great addition to your dog’s diet, says Butzer. “It's packed with nutrients like collagen, amino acids, and minerals that can help support joint health, digestion, and the immune system. Plus, it's super tasty!” she says. “The downsides are minimal, but it's important to make sure you're using a high-quality bone broth without added salt or other ingredients that could be harmful to your dog.” For example, if your dog has heart disease, you need to be careful how much salt is in their diet.
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How much bone broth should I give to my dog?
Check out the suggested directions and serving size on the bone broth package. “Start with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup per day for a medium-sized dog and adjust based on your dog's size and dietary needs,” Butzer suggests. And it’s always a good idea to check in with your vet before you change anything in your dog’s diet.
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Can I add broth to my dog’s water?
That’s just one of the many ways you can feed bone broth to your dog. That might be helpful if your dog doesn’t drink enough water throughout the day. You can also freeze it into ice cubes for a refreshing snack in warm weather. (Tip: Give that treat outside and not on the living room rug!)
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What are some healthy ways to supplement your dog’s diet?
One easy thing to do is add fresh fruits andvegetables, like apples, green beans, and carrots. “Omega-3 fatty acids from sources like fish oil can also be beneficial for your dog's skin, coat, and overall health,” says Butzer, who also suggests considering probiotics for gut health, and glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health. “It's important to remember that every dog is different, so it's always best to consult with your veterinarian to determine which supplements are necessary and which ones your dog may not need.”
Why Trust The Spruce?
To find the best bone broths for dogs, we asked owners, veterinarians, and fosters what they look for when choosing broth. We read loads of customer reviews and looked at products for features like ingredients, nutrition, and how it’s served.
This article was researched and written byMary Jo DiLonardowho has covered animals and pets for several decades. Mary Jo has fostered more than 60 dogs and puppies. She has fed bone broth occasionally to picky eaters and pups that were recovering from medical issues. Mary Jo is always searching for the healthiest and most effective products to use with them such asbest healthy dog treatsandbest dog supplements.
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