Dog Safe Bone Broth in the Crockpot

Written By Angela Goertzen

The only difference between dog safe bone broth vs not safe bone broth has to do with the ingredients chosen. I am going to put the burden of responsibility on you when it comes to what seasonings or additional ingredients you want to add.

Dog safe bone broth must be free of:

  • Onions

  • Garlic

  • Salt

  • Seasonings & spices that are toxic to dogs. A quick internet search will tell you if you aren’t sure

A good book on herbalism for dogs is the book: The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog & Cat by Juliette de Bairacli Levy

I like to include carrots & celery in mine but you could make it omitting the vegetables if you prefer.

For my seasonings I like to use:

  • Rosemary to help support digestion while being antioxidant rich & having antimicrobial properties

  • Ginger to help reduce inflammation while support joint health

  • Turmeric to help reduce inflammation while support joint health & also being antioxidant rich

  • Thyme to help improve digestion, increase vitamin intake while also having anti-inflammatory

For our recipe today I’m not going to give you any measurements, so feel free to make as much or as little as you want. I do suggest making a decent sized batch & freezing the rest

Equipment:

  • Crockpot

  • Measuring cups & spoons

  • Wooden spoon

  • Fine mesh strainer

  • Muslin or Cheesecloth

  • Funnel

  • Storage jar

Ingredients:

Meaty Bones

Carrots

Celery

Apple Cider Vinegar

Water

Instructions:

  1. Roast your vegetables & bones in a 400F oven for 30 minutes if desired

  2. Place your bones & vegetables in your crockpot. Add any other ingredients you’re choosing to add making sure they are safe for your dog

  3. Add a tablespoon or 2 of apple cider vinegar

  4. Cover the bones with water until they are fully submerged

  5. Cook the broth on low for 12-24 hours

  6. Remove the bones & vegetables from the broth

  7. Using a piece of muslin (if you used seasonings) over a fine mesh strainer over a funnel inserted in your mason jar is the easiest way to strain the broth

  8. Allow the broth to cool completely in the refrigerator

  9. Once your broth is cool remove the layer of fat before placing it in your storage containers.

Notes:

  • Store any extra bone broth in the freezer in pre-portioned containers so you can grab some for whenever you need it

Image of a crockpot full of dog safe bone broth

Angela Goertzen
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