Dog Safe Vegetable Broth
Enticing Your Dog To Eat More Vegetables.
Most people think about adding meat to the dog’s bowl first. I encourage you to think about adding veggies first.
Enhancing your dog's diet with fresh vegetables can offer a myriad of benefits, elevating their overall health and well-being. Much like in our own diets, vegetables bring a powerhouse of nutrients to your furry companion's food bowl. These vibrant additions are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support your dog's immune system, aid in digestion, and contribute to a shiny coat and healthy skin.
Leafy greens like spinach or kale introduce valuable nutrients like iron and calcium, crucial for strong bones and vitality. Incorporating fresh veggies into your dog's meals not only diversifies their palate but also ensures they receive a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, supporting their overall health in the most natural way. It a great way to add whole food vitamins and minerals to the diet — when most kibble vitamins and minerals are synthetic.
Yes, your dog is likely to resist a celery stalk or a broccoli tree in the bowl. But in a nice stock, pureed and stirred into the food, they usually think it’s a great special treat! Start slow with just a little bit, But Try it!
Save money too!
Use your own leftover veggie scraps after you chop for your family meals — you know the part of the stalk you cut off and throw away from broccoli, carrot tops, cauliflower the kids didn’t eat etc (assuming limited seasonings and sauces)
Vegetable Broth Recipe for Dogs
Remember you can get creative with any dog-safe food.
Ingredients:
1 large carrot, chopped into large pieces
2 stalks of celery, chopped into large pieces
1 Sweet Potato
4 green cabbage leaves (kale, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, etc
1 cup mushrooms
2 tsp (total) of fresh herbs (mix and match: ginger, thyme, basil, garlic, mustard, parsley, cilantro, coriander, and oregano) Dried herbs are ok but will have less efficacy.
7 cups of water
Optional — In a separate pot, simmer leftover (depends on seasonings) or fresh chicken wings/legs, chicken hearts, turkey gizzards, turkey necks, marrow bones, during the simmer etc and let them cook down (remove the bones & skin always after cooking. Use this stock in your veggie stock recipe.
Note this is not the same as the gelatinous bone broth recipe)
Don’t get locked on a recipe! Use what you have — adjust and get creative with dog-friendly foods.
Instructions:
In a large stockpot, combine all the listed ingredients.
Cover the pot, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
Allow the mixture to simmer for about 60 minutes. Do not boil.
After simmering, let the broth cool.
If desired, puree or chop the veggies to the desired texture.
Transfer it to storage containers and freeze. Note: Ice trays make easy to freeze portions for small dogs!
Add as a topper to your dog’s kibble or offer when they may not feel well.
Here’s an example of why I don’t recommend adding only meat to the bowl every day. What happens when you add chicken to kibble every day… Read More