Homemade Bone Broth Recipe for Dogs: Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Guide
- Everwell Pets
- Jul 1, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
This nourishing staple helps boost your pet’s health and wellness while putting your holiday leftovers to good use. Now simplified for the Instant Pot, it’s cleaner, quicker, and every bit as healing as the long-simmered version.
Bone broth is one of the most nourishing, easy-to-digest additions you can make to your dog’s diet. It supports joint health, gut repair, hydration, and immune balance — all in one warm, delicious cup. You can learn more about its benefits at our full blog on bone broth benefits HERE.
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Or Insta Pot
Turkey carcass
Beef marrow bones
Chicken feet/Duck Feet
Filtered Or Reverse Osmosis Water
Organic apple cider vinegar
Mineral Salt, Celtic Sea Salt, or Redmond’s (** DO NOT USE TABLE SALT)
OPTIONAL ADD-INS
Kelp (kidney support)
Nettles (antioxidant, anti-imflammatory and added minerals)
Garlic (heart-healthy, immune-supportive, anti-inflammatory)
Dandelion root * (liver support)
“Italian” herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, fennel seed)
Astragalus Root * (support immune system, liver, and cardiovascular system)
Burdock Root * (powerhouse of antioxidants)
Shiitaki mushrooms * (fight cancer, boost immunity, and support heart health)
“Italian” herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, fennel seed)
*** Add roots or herbs only if you’re familiar with them and your dog tolerates them well.
A QUICK NOTE TO AVOID RANCID BONE BROTH
A 2017 study published in the journal Food & Nutrition Research found that mineral and heavy-metal levels increased significantly after just eight hours of cooking. Even though the detected levels were still quite low, we believe our pets deserve the purest broth possible — especially since their smaller body size can make them more sensitive to toxins.
Cooking Instructions For Nutritious Bone Broth
Step #1
Put your turkey carcass and your bones in your pot. I like to use beef marrow bones and duck feet. You can skip any of the bone types if your pet is allergic. If they happen to have a beef allergy, add more chicken or duck feet and skip the beef marrow bones. The key is: the more joints or different types of bones you can add, the better. The protective gelatin comes from the cartilage in the joints.
Step #2
Fill the pot with filtered or reverse osmosis water until the carcass and the bones are completely covered by at least 2–3 inches. Then top it off with 2 tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of salt. The vinegar helps pull minerals and collagen from the bones.
INSTAPOT STEPS
Step #3
FIRST COOK: 30 MINS
With your Instant Pot filled and sealed, set it for 30 minutes on high pressure. When done, carefully release the steam and use a ladle to remove the fat or scum-looking layer on top, discarding it. Now strain all of the broth to remove the bones (I use a large glass or metal bowl) and place the liquid in the fridge.
Step #4
SECOND COOK: 90 MINS
Put the same bones back into the pot, add new filtered or reverse osmosis water (covering the bones), another 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of salt.
This is also where you can add in your optional roots and herbs as you like. Set your Instant Pot for 90 minutes. When done, release the steam and strain again. Add this broth into the container with your first batch of liquid. Discard all the bones and optional added ingredients into the trash.
CROCKPOT STEPS:
Step #3
FIRST COOK: 2-3 HOURS
Once the water begins to simmer, cook for 2 to 3 hours. After 2 to 3 hours use a ladle and remove all the fat from the top and discard. This 2 to 3 hour broth is actually referred to as meat stock. Strain the broth into a large glass or metal container to remove all the bones. Place in the fridge.
SECOND COOK: 4 HOURS
Put the same bones back into the pot add new filtered water (covering the bones), another 2T Apple Cider Vinegar and 1T Celtic Sea Salt (opt). This is also where you can add in your optional roots and herbs as you like.
Just a suggestion, place the crockpot in the garage to simmer, the smell may not be to your liking in your home.
STORING TIPS FOR BONE BROTH
Your bone broth should look like a jelly once cooled. This jelly is what’s going to protect your dog’s joints and gut. Don’t worry if it’s more like thick water — it’s still full of nutrition! That usually just means you need a little more vinegar next time.
Store in:
Fridge: up to 3–4 days
Freezer: up to 6 months (use mason jars or silicone trays for easy portions)
BONE BROTH SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOGS
Spoon 2–3 tablespoons over your dog’s raw or cooked meals, or serve it warm as a hydrating snack.
Bone broth isn’t a complete meal, but it’s an incredible whole-food supplement that supports healing and vitality.
In Conclusion
Bone broth is nature’s comfort food — gentle, healing, and packed with bioavailable nutrients your dog’s body can easily use. Make it part of your regular meal prep this winter and enjoy the shared warmth.
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