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May 4, 2022

Homemade Bone Broth for Dogs [Easy & Nutritious]

Bone broth is a tasty, easy, nutritious, and cheap addition to your dog’s diet. In addition to containing many healthy nutrients, bone broth is an appetising topping for dogs who do not have a great appetite. Dogs may lose their appetite if they are sick, recovering from a disease, pregnant, lactating, or picky eaters. This bone broth recipe requires only a few ingredients and can be made in large portions to be frozen for later use. You will spend 10 minutes prepping this dish, and then you can leave it to simmer for a minimum of 4 hours.

When to switch to adult dog food

Since puppies grow and develop rapidly, they have different nutritional requirements than adult dogs. A puppy needs more protein, higher calorie content as well as vitamins and minerals that support a growing skeleton. A proper and balanced diet early in your dog's life is important to building a strong and healthy foundation on which your dog can grow. However, when your dog becomes an adult their nutritional needs change and it is, therefore, necessary to change their food to an appropriate adult dog food. When you should to switch to adult dog food depends on the dog’s breed, size and development.

Toxic food for dogs

There are many healthy human foods you can give your dog such as carrots, spinach and broccoli. However, there are a few surprising and highly poisonous foods your dog should never eat. Familiarise yourself with this list of toxic food and keep them far away from your dog. Additionally, if you have a habit of letting your dog eat leftovers make sure they do not contain any of the foods on this list.