Bone Broth

Bone broth is a fantastic addition to a dog's diet, offering numerous health benefits:

✅ Key Benefits

• Supports digestive health

• Soothes upset stomach

• Promotes joint health

• Provides hydration & nutrients during illness

• Boosts the immune system

• Helps reduce allergy symptoms

• Aids in liver detoxification

• Tempts fussy eaters

  
  

What Bones Can Be Used for Bone Broth?

Any bones can be used, but bones with connective tissue (such as feet) work best. Pigs trotters create a particularly gelatinous broth. Fresh or frozen bones are fine—as they are being cooked, not fed directly.

How to Make Bone Broth

A slow cooker is recommended for gently extracting nutrients, but pressure cookers or stove-top methods work as well.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Fill the pot with chosen bones (marrow bones, trotters, spines, feet). Any fresh or frozen bones can be used, but feet work best.

2. Add water to cover the bones, leaving about 2cm from the top.

3. Add 8-10 tablespoons of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar (with The Mother) to draw out nutrients. ⚠️ Add a pinch of black pepper to reduce the vinegar smell.

4. Cook:

   • Slow Cooker: High for 2 hours, then Low for 36 hours

   • Stove Top: Simmer for 12-18 hours

   • Pressure Cooker: 2 hours, stir, then another 2 hours

5. Strain the broth into a large container using a sieve or cheesecloth. ⚠️ Never feed cooked bones—carefully discard them!

6. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 24 hours.

7. A fat layer may form; scrape off excess fat to avoid digestive upset or weight gain.

8. Use within 7 days, or freeze into moulds or soup bags for portioning.

   
   

Extra Tips & Feeding Guide

• Add organic turmeric after cooking for joint support and anti-inflammatory benefits.

• Use different animal bones for varied flavours.

• Bone broth helps heal leaky gut, making it ideal for daily feeding when transitioning to raw.

  ✔️ Feeding Suggestions: 50-150ml per day.

  • If your dog is unwell, increase portions to aid recovery.

• Even weaning puppies can enjoy bone broth! Match broth protein to their weaning food for an extra tasty meal.

  
  

Recommended Slow Cookers & Pressure Cookers (Used by RFFDMSUK team)

• Instant Pot DUO 60 (5.7L) – great for medium dogs, keeps freezer space free.

• Ninja Foodi MAX (7.5L) – multi-functional, suitable for large breeds.

• Morphy Richards Slow Cooker (6.5L) – perfect for medium breeds.

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Where to Get Bone Broth?

• Safe pre-made bone broth brands: Alexander's Natural, Karnlea (UK-based)

• ⚠️ Never use supermarket broth—it often contains onion, which is toxic to dogs.

• Check ingredient lists when buying from high-street pet food shops to avoid additives like Tapioca Starch.

  
  

Histamine Concerns?

• Reduce boiling time: A pressure cooker minimizes histamine release, though research is ongoing.

• Use lower histamine proteins: Chicken, turkey, lamb tend to have lower histamine levels.

• Grass-fed or grass-finished bones: These provide higher-quality nutrition.

When considering food science, we weigh pros vs. cons—even if bone broth is higher in histamine, the health benefits often outweigh the negatives.

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