Beef Broth For Dogs

Lovingly prepare the best homemade beef broth for dogs made with beef bones, herbs, and vegetables. This healthy DIY dog broth is so much better than store-bought. You’ll be proud to share this with your pet.

There are so many health benefits associated with fortifying your dog’s food with homemade broth. In this guide, I’ll answer the biggest questions about homemade beef broth and show you how to make beef broth for pets.

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What is Beef Broth for Dogs?

Beef broth for dogs is a liquid made from cooking beef, dog-safe veggies, dog-safe herbs, water, and vinegar. Beef stock for dogs is made with beef bones, also called beef bone broth. You can make it with raw bones or previously cooked bones.

When you boil bones that still have connective tissues, you will extract amino acids that are fantastic for your dog’s joint health.

I have the entire recipe for this dog-safe beef broth at the bottom of this post! First, I want to share lots of information and answer your questions.

Beef Bone Broth Benefits for Dogs

When you make homemade broth from beef bones, even small amounts are a great way to help your pup if they have a leaky gut. It’s a wonderful thing for a dog’s digestive system. Since you are making it at home, it will have less sodium than regular broth.

This delicious broth is a fantastic source of hyaluronic acid, which is wonderful for your dog’s healthy skin and coat.

Beef broth contains various nutrients, including protein, collagen, vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. You can find these beef broth nutrition facts on the recipe card below.

This is a nutritious broth to share with senior dogs. It will help them have a healthy gut.

Why This is the Best Beef Broth for Dogs Recipe

You have full control over how you make this simple beef broth recipe. It’s a better choice than store-bought broth because it won’t have sodium, garlic, or onions.

So, next time you want to spend money on expensive dog food gravy packets, just make your own delicious broth at home.

Serve it at room temperature and pour it over your dog’s food. They will gobble up their kibble in no time at all.

When you make your own meals for your pet, slow cooking some beef broth is a good idea and an easy way to nutritiously make their food taste delicious.

Ingredients

All of the ingredients can be found at your local grocery store.

• Beef Bones
• Carrots
• Celery
• Fresh Parsley – Curly (do not use Italian flat leaf)
• Raw Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice

Use organic ingredients if you want to make organic bone broth for dogs.

Best Bones for Beef Broth for Dogs

Beef bones, marrow bones, knuckles, and oxtails are the best beef bones for making beef bone broth for dogs (and people too!). Use oxtails for the most collagen.

Raw or Cooked Bones? Both are fine. Roasting the bones adds more flavor but it isn’t necessary to make broth for dogs. If using cooked bones. make sure they don’t have any seasonings or sauces on them. They need to be plain.

Equipment Needed

• Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, or Large Soup Pot
• Colander or Strainer for straining out the broth
• Large Metal Bowl for straining the broth into and cooling it
• Mason Jars, Plastic Storage Containers, or Ice Cube Trays for storage

How to Make Beef Broth for Dogs

You can use three methods for making beef bone broth for dogs: slow cooker, pressure cooker, or stovetop.

Here are the simple steps for each and a photo collage. I hope they help you with making this healthy beef broth for dogs.

Oh, and there’s a printable recipe card below.

Crock Pot Slow Cooker Method

1. Place the parsley and beef bones in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add apple cider vinegar.
3. Add celery and carrots.
4. Add enough water to cover.
5. Cover and cook on low for 24 hours.
6. Strain out and discard the cooked bones and vegetables.

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Method

1. Place the parsley in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
2. Add the beef bones.
3. Add the apple cider vinegar.
4. Add the vegetables.
5. Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
6. Cook on high pressure for 2 hours. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
7. Strain the broth and discard the cooked bones and vegetables.

Stovetop Method

1. Place the parsley in the bottom of a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
2. Add the beef bones.
3. Add the apple cider vinegar.
4. Add the chopped carrots and celery.
5. Add enough water to cover the ingredients by an inch.
6. Bring it just to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Skim off any foam that rises to the top during the first hour of cooking.
7. Loosely cover and simmer on the stovetop’s lowest setting for 24 hours. You may need to add a little water during the cooking process if it water level goes below the top of the ingredients.
8. Strain and discard cooked bones and vegetables.

Cooling and Storing Beef Broth

Because beef broth is super hot after cooking for an extended period (or under pressure), it takes a long time to cool. The broth temperature will be between 40 and 140°F for a long period of time. That’s the temperature range when pathogens and harmful bacteria grow most quickly.

The best way to cool beef broth is in an ice bath. Fill the sink with ice and cold water. Have the broth in a large plastic or metal container and place it in the ice bath. Stir often while it is cooling. It should cool to about 50°F in about 15 minutes.

Then you can pour the broth into mason jars or airtight containers and store it in the refrigerator. Or pour it into freezer-safe plastic containers or ice cube trays and freeze it. Remember to transfer the bone broth cubes to a plastic freezer bag.

Note that when homemade beef broth cools in the fridge, it will become thick and have a hard layer of fat on top of the broth. That layer of fat is also called beef tallow. You can easily scrape off the fat and discard it or use it for cooking. It’s great for frying food.

Homemade beef broth will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator and 4 months in the freezer.

Recipe Variations

You can use different types of bones to make the broth. Some dogs are food sensitive to beef or other meat and this bone broth recipe is easily customizable with other animal bones. Here are some ideas:

• Chicken Bone Broth – use chicken bones, chicken feet, or whole chicken carcass
• Pork Bone Broth – use raw pigs feet, rib bones, or other pork bones
• Turkey Bone Broth – use turkey necks, wings, or a leftover carcass
• Veal Bone Broth – use veal bones

Beef Broth Recipe for Dogs with Turmeric

Turmeric is rich in the plant polyphenol curcumin. It’s a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation.

If you want to make beef broth for dogs with turmeric, simply stir 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder into the broth 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Do not add it at the beginning.

Beef Broth For Sick Dog

This is a great thing to give your dog if they have an upset stomach. This nutritious bone broth has so many valuable nutrients in it. Even if your dog can’t eat solid foods, they can still drink the broth and get plenty of vitamins from it.

How to Use Beef Broth for Dogs

You can use this tasty and healthy broth in a number of ways:

• Dog Food Broth Topper. Adding beef broth to dog food is a great topper.
• Rehydrate freeze-dried food with it instead of water.
• To make homemade dog food. Great for adding nutrition and moisture.
• To make homemade beef flavored dog treats.
• To make homemade dog gummies.

How Much Beef Broth for Dogs

Giving dog bone broth can be done on a daily basis. The recommended amount is 1 ounce per every 10 pounds of body weight. For easy measuring, note that 1 ounce is 2 tablespoons. A standard ice cube tray usually holds 1 ounce in each well.

Can Humans Eat Beef Broth for Dogs?

Yes, everything in the broth is safe for human consumption. In fact, it’s a great no sodium bone broth great for cooking since it won’t add salt to the dish. It’s also perfect for those who need to watch their sodium intake.

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