How to Make the Ultimate Homemade Bone Broth for Your Dog or Cat
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- In this episode of the Toronto Dog Whisperer I take you through the simple, easy steps to make your own homemade bone broth for your dog or cat.
Even with the extra ingredients to make the “ultimate” version of this bone broth I spent less than $6.00 to make 4 litres (1 gallon) of this nutritious supplement.
Store it in the fridge, freeze it, or make some for a friend!
Ingredients:
Beef joint bones - $1.50
Chicken carcas - $0.50
Salmon head - $1.60
Apple cider vinegar
Simply simmer your ingredients at a very low heat covered for 24 hours, let it cool, discard bones, blend soft tissue, meat, and fat. Store in the fridge or freezer.
DO NOT GIVE YOUR PET COOKED BONES!
Bone Broth Is Good For Joints
In the book Deep Nutrition, Dr Cate Shanahan writes “The health of your joints depends upon the health of the collagen in your ligaments, tendons, and on the ends of your bones. Collagens are a large family of biomolecules, which include the glycosaminoglycans, very special molecules that help keep our joints healthy.”
Bone broth is loaded with glycosaminoglycans and you might even be familiar with one of them: glucosamine. Not only does bone broth contain super amazing amounts of glucosamine, it’s also packed with other joint protecting compounds like chondroitin and hyaluronic acid.
Moreover, the glycosaminoglycans from bone broth are resistant to digestion and are absorbed in their intact form. According to Dr Shanahan, they act like hormones, stimulating cells called fibroblasts, which lay down collagen in the joints, tendons, ligaments, and even the arteries.
Bone Broth Helps The Liver Detox
The liver is the master organ of detoxification. The dog’s liver is under assault daily as the poor dog lies on carpets and floors treated with chemicals, walks on grass that’s been treated and sprayed with poisons, consumes foods with toxic and synthetic ingredients, and suffers through toxic dewormers, flea and tick preventives, drugs, antibiotics, vaccines and more.
The liver was never meant to suffer this onslaught and its capacity to detoxify is limited by the availability of the amino acid glycine. Guess what has tons of glycine? Bone broth!
Bone Broth Promotes A Healthy Gut
The lining of the intestines contains millions of tiny holes that allow the passage of digested nutrients to enter the body. Stress, poor diet and bacterial overgrowth can cause more holes to open or to become bigger…this is called leaky gut.
The problem with those big holes is that things can pass through that aren’t meant to, including undigested food matter, toxins and yeast. The body will notice those undigested food particles as foreign invaders and start to attack them. This is how allergies and food sensitivities develop.
Bone broth is loaded with a gooey substance that can plug up those leaky holes: gelatin!
Bone Broth Is Great Nutrition For Sick Dogs
Have you ever had a dog with terrible diarrhea and had trouble getting him back on solid food? Or a dog who is convalescing and doesn’t have a great appetite but you know he needs more nutrition?
Bone broth to the rescue!
Studies conducted in the 1800’s showed that when there is plenty of gelatin in the diet, the body’s need for protein from meat sources can be reduced by as much as fifty percent! Bone broth is also an excellent source of important minerals and can bolster the immune system (think chicken soup)!
Bone broth is also loaded with glycine, which aids digestion by helping to regulate the synthesis of bile salts and secretion of gastric acid.
Here’s a list of just some of the nutrients in this bone broth:
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Gelatin, Amino acids, Fatty acids, Omega 3, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Choline, Betaine - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
Your videos about dog food and nutrition are excellent. This recipe is very easy and my dog LOVES it!
That’s great news!! Thanks for watching!
For sure! Adding it to every meal is using it like a supplement. Also works well on its own if your dog isn’t felling well, or has stomach problems.
Thanks for watching!
I did it Saturday. Marrow bones are easy to find. I couldn’t find a salmon head so used a pound of salmon collard for 5 bucks. I also, for the first time,
purchased and cut a whole chicken which was quite easy (and delicious for us). The rest was pretty easy. Thanks again. Def Subscribed.
That’s great to hear! I hope your dog loved it. Thanks for the kind words of support and for watching! Merry Christmas!
1 tip is to add the fish the last hour or two before you finish the bone broth as fish stock only takes 1 hour to make.
Great tip. Thanks for watching!
I freeze bone broth in ice cube trays and add one to each meal. They like the cold crunch and then I know they got the nutrients and a little extra fluid. Thanks for the tutorial!
That’s a great way to preserve it for longer and portion it out! Thanks for watching!!
You could also these ingredients added to bottom pot: 1 carrot cut, 3 shitake mushrooms, 1 celery cut, 4 pc broccoli, 3-4 peppercorns, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 bay leaf, 1 sprig rosemary and 1 small kale and put your bones, carcass and the head, and water to cover it and then vinegar.
Yes, you can add what you prefer, but I do not add spices or herbs. This bone broth is for my dogs.
Thanks for watching!
@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 ... oh okay, I do for my dog (for hip dysplasia). I will try to add the fish head the next time. I am unable (easily) to find in my area.
Awesome 👍. I've made bone broth for years for myself as a nutritional supplement. I've fed it to our cats ( they're on a raw diet ). I never thought to blend the soft tissue into the mixture as pet food. Our cat will be super happy to get the addition. Our new pup will be super charged. I used to give the cooked down cartilage and soft tissue to our chickens but I guess I'll give it them as a bone broth mixed with stone cut oats. Chickens need the mineral content for optimal health, protein to lay delicious eggs, and fats to keep them warm in winter....of course as a supplement. Thanks for your efforts ✨
BTW, if you're concerned about bad bacteria buildup on the egg shells, bake them in the oven @180°f for a couple of hours before grinding them into a powder. The heat from the baking should kill off any unwanted bacteria.
Thanks for sharing your experiences and advice. Very helpful!
My dog is a very fussy eater. I was amazed at how easy it was to make! I mix it in with the kibble and my dog eats it all up!!
The bone broth makes a great “topper” for kibble!
I Am Definitely, Going To Make Bone Broth For Dogs, For My Six Year Old German Shepherd, Lucy. She Will Love It.
Awesome! Your dog will love it.
My dog, a min pin/doxie mix (funny because the min pin is part doxie to begin with) was in so much pain the vet put her on 5 MG of gabapentin 3 times a day. Every morning I was worried I find her deceased.
I started giving her bone broth and I am no longer worried. She has a vigor I haven’t ever seen in her. When I adopted her I was told she was 8. Three days after I brought her home, she was screaming. I mean screaming. So loudly when I call the vet they had me bring her in immediately. That’s when she was put on the the gabapentin. She is between 13 and 15. The next visit her gabapentin dose upped. $90 a month.
Even though marrow bones are $3.49 a pound, this is much cheaper than the gabapentin.
I never thought of putting fish heads in it, but will next time I make it (I have some in the crock pot now) I will try it.
The change in her is amazing. I put it in ice cube trays and freeze it. TIP: if you freeze any ice cube and donʼt want them to stick to each other as they are wont to do, put them in a paper bag. Sounds weird but it really works. Really.
Bone broth is great for your dog. Thanks for watching!
Yikes!! The dreaded gabapentin! Our dog has been on it multiple times, or 2 cruciate repairs, and another surgery. He was so out of it, he wouldn’t even walk some days. Once we found bone broth, and other supplements l, we decided never again, will we use gabapentin. We truly thought we’d lose him, but the whole time, it was the gaba, that was making him decline 😢
@@Youngone78 Bone broth is such a great source of natural nutrition for dogs. Thanks for watching!
Love this!!! I’m going to make it tomorrow! I myself would never accept this as a gift if someone made it for me just because it’s our pet and no one takes chances on something they can’t be sure of how the other person made it for sure. Only making it yourself you can feel confident someone didn’t do something dumb like adding onion or something. That’s just how I feel about it . Excellent excellent video!!
That’s amazing! Thanks for watching!!
Canada rules. Its americas top hat. If were warmer there, id live there! But im in Joshua tree, the mojave desert. Love animals!!!
@Manda Blake Thanks! It’s about 85F degrees in Toronto today! Not as hot as the desert, but plenty hot for me and the dogs!
Thanks for watching !
Ya kidden me! Its only 81 f here! However.. Tomorrow.. 110 f! What a difference eh
@@positivemanda All the more reason to visit the great Canadian North !
Thanks my friend ,... From The U.S.A.
My pleasure !
This video is very nicely done. Just wanted to let you know. Not only was it informative, but it was also enjoyable to be
Teresa McArthur Thanks! A lot of time and effort goes into them.
So you can add this to every meal? Thank you for this too! Very helpful! ❤
Yes, you can.
Thank you very much for showing every step and describing every step in the process of making a bone broth. Much appreciated
Teresa McArthur Let me know how it turns out!
Thanks for your help with this project. I have to work all day so I’m going to use the crockpot for this. Love the fish head idea 💡......So Cool Man. !
@Kelly Phillips Glad I could help! Crock pot is an excellent way to go!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! Thanks!👍🐾
Thanks for the support and for watching!
Thank you!
Hman Being You are very welcome!
Thank you 😊
Your welcome!
you rock... thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing.
Anytime!
Wiped it clean love it!!!
That’s awesome news! Was it your first time making it?
Thank you 💯💯💯
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Going to make this today
Great news!
Glad I found your videos! This looks tasty can't wait to add it to my pup's food, thank you for sharing!
My pleasure. Enjoy! Your dog will love it.
Loved, this so much I'm going to make some for my old guy
Your dog will love it. Thanks for watching!
Great information my friend,... watching from Kentucky “The Bluegrass State “. !
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for the support!!
Hi from Toronto !
Uh bones are very hard to find in my area but this is something I’d make . In the day I would have butcher in the market cut the nuckle off so I only had marrow , but no one will do that anymore . I couldn’t even get bones to make Sunday sauce ! But great video
Cricket
If you can’t find the bones you want, try a market with different butchers. They are more likely to help find what you need. Thanks for watching!
I buy shank portion hams and have them cut into ham steaks and the shank gets cut also. I use the shank pieces for black eye peas with the shank( instead of ham hocks.) I bet they'd be good for this.
Yes they would indeed!
Thank you so much for teaching us how to make the Bone BROTH for our dogs. Also the way you present it in simple detail. 👏‼️
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
This is Awesome!! I made some for my dog and she loves it!!
I’m so glad you tried it!
Hi how much dogs both can i give my dog a day i ve just made a batch of your video it looks great
There are a lot of variables to consider, so difficult for me to say. The general rule of thumb is the richer and denser your bone broth, the less you should give.
In my case with a healthy, fit, active dog and very dense broth, a couple big table spoons per meal. With a less dense (more soup like density) about a half cup per meal.
Hope that helps.
Thanks I'm carnivore and I got a puppy yesterday. I'm excited to share my broth. I want a healthy dog just like me
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!!
Nice job love
Pat Shields thanks! Did you share it with your friends and family?
Is the bone broth a good place to maybe infuse vitamins and supplements?
The Toronto Dog Whisperer AKA - Dog Behaviouralist I have never made it before to share. But it looks easy enough.
Pat Shields That’s what the bone broth is. Might need to watch it again...
Pat Shields it’s very easy.
This is a god video. I’ve been wanting to try my own bone broth. Our fur babes are gonna love this. Quite simple so definitely going to make this. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
How did you get those bones cut up into pieces? Did you ask the butcher to do it or do you have a special knife to do it at home?
@christapovec I get them from my butcher like that. Always a good idea yo get to know your local butcher well. Thanks for watching!
Just got a German Sheperd puppy so will be using this as soon as he settles on the RAW diet......Thanx
BIK3-SPURT That’s awesome! Thanks so much for your support!
Thank you for the video. My few questions were answered here in the comments but wanted to help promote the channel and video. Will try to give it a go tomorrow.
Thanks for the kind words of support and for watching!
I've never made anything for my dog, but I'm going to try this. I have a large breed and her joints are hurting as she gets older. Thanks for this!
thanks! The minerals and nutrients in the bone both will help over time.
Where did you get the bones? I have seen beef bones at the grocery store but not the chicken carcass nor the salmon head. Thank you for this. I follow you on Instagram and have now found you on You Tube. Yay!
Angela Gibson Hi Angela! Thanks for the support! You can pick up bones like the ones I use from a butcher or Asian market. I got mine from an Asian market in one of Toronto suburbs. It’s called “Al Premium”. What’s your Instagram, I’ll follow you back.
great video but had to hit the mute button the music just sacked it for me
Thanks for watching!
I have 8 wolf hybrids ..what do you suggest in how i can feed them good and still be be able to.afford it..i already feed th.all raw.meat..with some.sardines beand eggs but still.geel.like its missing nutrition..could i in a.pinch feed this broth over rice ?
Bone broth will ave much more nutritional value than rice. Rice is not needed, but can be used as a “filler” if you are on a budget.
hi!! from toronto!!! :) wanting to transition my pup to a raw food diet and your videos have been very helpful so thank you for that! wanted to ask if you're picky regarding whether the meat and bones are organic, as well as what is the most financially friendly method to do the BARF diet. If you have any cheap, local butchers you recommend, or if you buy in bulk from places like Costco? thank you so much!!
Hi Elizabeth,
No need for organic or grass fed meats. I have a video comparing the costs of Barf vs kibble diets.
I get all my ingredients from an Asian market in Scarborough called “Al Premium”. They have great prices and lots of hard to find organs.
Thanks for watching!
How long does it last in the fridge ? I’m going to make this asap for my Aussie
It should last a couple weeks in the fridge if you keep it sealed. I use glass mason jars. But you can always freeze it in an ice cube tray for longer periods. Thanks for watching!
Your video did not show the chicken carcass?
It’s in there. If you look close you can even see it in the thumbnail.
Thanks for watching!
Can I use chicken feet, Heads alone to make a broth?
Yes you can. But your bone broth would benefit from some dense bones as welll. Experiment and see what works for you.
Thanks for the info!How strong would you recommend the blender to be for processing this bone broth or to imply it for BARF feeding?
The blender I was using was a 900 watt model. Made short work of chicken bones and everything else I needed for my dogs.
Thanks for watching!
I buy whole trout occasionally would the heads of these replace salmon heads.
You can use those for sure! The ingredients are up to you.
And do you need to slowly introduce S do your dogs or can you just start putting a little bit on top of their normal diet?
Every dog is different, but bone broth should be easy for them to digest. Start with a little and see how things go for a few days. Thanks for watching!
How do make the barf diet for puppies? Do you grind everything or just cut smaller? Asking for 8 week rottweiler
Hi Jaclyn,
Here’s a whole video for you!
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Thanks for watching!
use a slow cooker
Hi Frank,
Yes a slow cooker would work well. I used a simple pot because not everyone has a slow cooker.
Thanks for watching!
how long can this last in the fridge? Thanks alot!
Hi Thum,
It can last a couple weeks in the fridge if it’s sealed.
Thanks for watching!
where do I buy a high quality bone broth for my dog?
I’m not aware of anywhere you can buy it. Making it yourself is always the best option to ensure you get what you want without salt or other ingredients that your dog doesn’t need.
Can we pressure cook these in a pressure cooker?
I’ve never tried a pressure cooker. The process is done slowly with a low heat, so not sure a pressure cooker will do the same. Try it out and see if you like the results. Thanks for watching!
My dog hates kibble and it takes all day to eat it but I give raw diet and it’s gone in under 5 minutes
That’s pretty common. Offer dogs the choice and they will always prefer a raw diet over kibble. Thanks for watching!
If one makes smaller.portions is the simmering time less??
You can get away with less simmering times, but longer is better regardless of how much you are making. It takes time to extract everything from bones. So you can use smaller bones to speed things up.
Can we use mackerel instead of salmon? We live in a small town and would have to order online.
Yes of course. You can use whatever is locally available. This video is just my interpretation of the “ultimate” version.
Thanks for watching!
I used variety of fish even octopus once and veggies like pumpkin sweet potato carrots bone broth is super versatile you can spend as little as 5 -10 dollars and as much as like 30 or 50 depending how much you wanna make and what you add
Can white grape vinegar be used?
Yes, you only need a little vinegar. Thanks for watching!
We have a diabetic dog who is failing partly because she will not eat. We are going to try some of the liver meals , do you think this will make a possible difference to her. This is going on since from 2/2022 and we are in our Vets office 2-3 times a week so any help would be welcome .. Thank You
Bone broth is a great way to help a dog eat that hasn’t eaten in a while. It’s got lots of great nutrition and easy to digest. My only advice is to leave them be after putting food out for them.
Do you blend the whole salmon head?
After you remove the bones, I blend the rest of the head.
QUESTION - I have a small apartment, is this gonna stink the place up??
Yes. but if you are concerned about the smell, stick to beef bones and don’t use any fish.
Thanks for watching
How long will it be good in the refrigerator?
How much bone broth do you give your dogs?
Thank you!!!
It will usually be good in the fridge for about a week or two. The general rule of thumb is, the more rich the bone broth, the less you give at each meal. Also depends on the size of your dog, etc. I will give two large spoon fulls for each of my medium size dogs with each meal.
Thanks for watching!
Med size dog 20 lb
What about using a pressure cooker? Would that shorten the cooking time without harming the results?
That may work. Not everyone has a pressure cooker, but a pot is common for most households.
@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 If you use pressure cooker it is shorten the cooking time than it turn into stock not broth, stock is for favour and broth is for nutrition!
@@kenlu4786 thanks for the tip! Have a great day.
Can you use a crock pot?
Yes you can indeed!
did you blender whole salmon head?
What was left of it
Hi question, do they eat this cold, or room temp?
If your dog has sensitive teeth to cold you can feed it to them at room temp, but I prefer giving it to the dogs cold because they like everything cold.
Awesome thanks a lot!!!
My pleasure. Did you try it out?
Did you blend the chicken carcass?
I remove all cooked bones first.
how long it can be held in the fridge? 2-3days or longer?
Depending on how it’s stored, you can keep it in the fridge for weeks. I have sealed glass mason jars that keep for weeks. If you want to keep it for longer periods of time, freezing it is best. Don’t freeze it in glass jars.
And what about amounts per day? I feed my dog with raw diet and want to add this "soup" as supplement (he is japanese akita). So in ml how much I can add of this "goody" so it won't be too much. And can I give it daily?
Moline Sraige it depends on how rich and dense you make it. For a large, healthy, active dog, you can add 4 table spoons per day if you’ve made something similar to what I made in the video. Every dog is different.
Sorry if you mentioned this in the video, but how does it smell while its cooking?
SFMC 98 The smell depends on what’s in your bone broth. If you are just using beef bone or chicken bones it will smell like beef or chicken soup.
@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 Thanks for that. One more quick thing: Is it ok to give raw liver as a training treat, or is dehydrated the only way to go?
SFMC 98 Raw Liver is fine as a treat as long as it’s fresh. Liver treats aren’t really meant for training as they are very rich. Liver treats are ok a couple times a day, but for training you’ll want something that you can give a lot of. Kibble works great or chicken jerky in small pieces.
@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 My guy is just not terribly food driven. Kibble and other treats don't get his attention when I try to train. I figured liver might be the secret!
SFMC 98 If you have a dog that isn’t food motivated, try I recommend using affection instead of treats. It’s the best motivation and you always have an infinite supply.
How do you feel about adding beef tendons?
Tendons would be good as well. The bones I use have cartilage, soft tissues and even some meat on them. All of it adds to the broth.
bone broth is the remedy for the cause, the tapwater
Ok, thanks for watching
Last question… How long does that last in the refrigerator? The bone broth I have made before says only four days.
I use mason jars that I vacuum seal for the fridge. After opening I would say a week in the fridge is fine. You can use an ice cube tray to make smaller portions that will last much longer in the freezer. thanks for watching.
@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 I have to say my dogs have a brand new love in their eyes after dusting their food in this bone broth😍 thank you for such great information
Can I use pork bones?
Yes ! You can use pretty much any bones, but the bigger ones work best.
@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 thank you. will make this for my senior dog.
@@9thcup361 Your dog and their joints will love it.
what about the fish head bones? You seem to be adding those?????
Those pretty much dissolved over the simmering time.
If I can’t find chicken carcass what can I use?
You use chicken bones, instead of the carcas, or just plain beef joint bones.
You could buy a whole chicken, take of the legs, and use in the dog meat take off the breasts and freeze. And use the carcas for your broth. I'm not sure but perhaps chicken wings would serve the same purpose. When I make chicken stock for soup I use chicken wings which gives a lovely thick gelatinous stock.
If you don’t remove the fat isn’t the fat content too high?
You can always choose bones without the fat, but there’s not much. I only use a couple table spoons at a time with their meals.
Thanks for watching !
Can you can the broth in the pressure cooker to make shelf stable?
You can seal the jars or cans to help keep them longer as long as they are air tight and sealed.
Thanks for watching!
You can make ice cubes and freeze.
@@christhomas8332 For sure! That’s a great way to portion it out as well.
Hi how come my both does not set its just a liquid
That’s usually because you’re using not enough bones or too much water.
@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 is the both still ok to use i cook my dogs vegetables meat and pasta in water can i cook it in bone both
@@lauriesimpson1303 store bought broth is not the same. It’s full of salt. This bone broth is much different.
@@thetorontodogwhispereraka-7115 think you are right the frist lot boiled dry so this one kept topping up with water to much i think
i ve made my own both is it ok to cook meat and veges and pasta in it
Maybe I missed it, is it freezer friendly?
you can store it in the fridge or freezer.
Its addressed in the video towards the end.
Can I put this on my 7 week old poodles 3 meals a day? Not yet raw, he has a homemade diet for now. Will transition soon after the homemade is done but want to give him this broth. Also can I make this in my slow cooker on low instead of stove top?
Yes, you can certainly give this bone broth to puppies. It’s great for dogs of all ages.
Thanks for watching!
Oops! Just found your bone broth formula!
Thanks again woody!
Can I cook this quicker that 24 hours. I can't stay awake that long 😅
You can cook for 12 hours, or just leave it to simmer while you sleep.
The stray dogs in my country would kill for those bones!!!!🐕😕😔😢🐶
Belen Alexa Serrat Id give those stray dogs fresh raw bones, not the bones I use for this bone broth.
You went to sleep and left the stove on????🤔😁🤔
Belen Alexa Serrat Yes, it’s the same as using a slow cooker. But you can turn it off over night and turn it on in the morning. It’ll just take longer.
24 hours of this stinking up my house is a problem
You could always just skip the fish ingredients. That way it will smell like yummy beef stew instead.
Be careful what fish you use, as some fish contain enough mercury to be harmful to your cat
Thanks for watching !
Is it the same for dogs?
I think your recipe is excellent, however,... I know you mentioned that Organic is not necessary, but Organic is always the better choice !!! If Organic is better for humans, it is surely better for animals ! The reason so many animals and people have cancer is because of the carcinogens in the meat supply. The hormones and chemicals they put in the meat is atrocious ! I have a good friend who is a world famous holistic doctor, and he taught me what they put in the meat ! I switched to Organic and never went back ! I love my pets, as they are my family, so I feed them Organic as well. Organic is only a few dollars more, and they are so worth it if you love your pets !!!
Hi Lisa,
I agree, organic is better, but cost prohibitive for most with large or multiple dogs.
In an ideal world cost wouldn’t be a factor.
Thanks for watching!
A few dollars more? I can get an 18 pack eggs for 97 cents on special. Organic eggs on the other hand are like $5 or $6 for an 18 pack. No thanks. You eat the supposed superior organic
Cancel that awful music
Welcome to UA-cam where all decent music gets a copyright claim. Thanks for watching!
Did you blend the chicken carcass?
I remove all cooked bones before blending.