What is bone broth?

Bone broth is made by slow cooking bones, often with a small amount of apple cider vinegar, to release the nutrients held inside them. The result is a broth rich in collagen, protein and minerals, gentle on the stomach and easy for most dogs and cats to digest, including sensitive or fussy eaters.

A complementary food, not a meal

This is the most important thing to understand about bone broth. It is a complementary food, meant to sit alongside your pet's usual diet rather than replace it. Think of it as a topper, a hydrating drink or an occasional treat, not a meal in its own right.

Frozen or liquid, what is the difference?

You will generally find bone broth in two formats.

• Frozen portions, individually sized and ready to serve straight from frozen as a cool treat, or defrosted and poured over a meal.
• Liquid broth in cartons, which can be served at room temperature, chilled, or frozen into ice cube sized portions to extend how long an opened carton lasts.

Either format works the same way once it is in the bowl. The choice mostly comes down to convenience and how you prefer to store and serve it.

How much bone broth should I give?

Feeding amounts vary between brands and formats, and are usually given by your pet's weight, so always check the guidance on the specific product you buy rather than assuming one size fits all. As a general shape, expect smaller amounts for smaller pets and larger amounts for bigger ones, given daily alongside their normal food.

Why owners use it

• To tempt a fussy eater or add flavour to a meal
• To add moisture and hydration, particularly useful in warmer weather
• As an occasional treat that still contributes something nutritionally, rather than empty calories
• As part of general joint, digestive and immune support, alongside a balanced diet

Bone broth is suitable for both raw fed and non raw fed dogs and cats. Some broths are also made specifically for cats, with added taurine to meet their particular dietary needs.