Turn Your Turkey Carcass into a Super-Powered Bone Broth for Your Dog

A turkey carcass can be the perfect base for a nourishing bone broth that your dog will love. It’s rich in minerals, proteins, and nutrients that aren’t just tasty—they can also:

• Support a healthy gut
• Aid in liver detoxification
• Promote joint health

And here’s the best part: it’s incredibly easy to make! With just a few ingredients and a little time, you’ll have a nourishing treat that can provide your dog with important daily nutrients.

Turkey Carcass Bone Broth Recipe

Ready to transform that turkey carcass into a nutritious treat? Here’s how to make your own bone broth.

Ingredients

To get started, you’ll need:

• Turkey carcass
• Filtered water
• Organic apple cider vinegar (ACV)

Optional add-ins (for extra benefits):

• Beef marrow bones or chicken feet (for added collagen and gelatin)
• Dog-friendly veggies and herbs (like broccoli, kale, or green beans)
• Kelp and parsley
• A clove or two of garlic (safe in small amounts and great for immune health)

Directions

Step 1: Get Your Ingredients Ready

Place the turkey carcass and optional beef marrow bones or chicken feet in a large pot or slow cooker. The extra bones and joints help add protective gelatin to the broth, supporting your dog’s joint health.

Step 2: Add Water and ACV

Fill the pot with filtered water, covering the bones by about 2-3 inches. Add 3-4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, which helps pull minerals from the bones, making the broth more nutrient-dense.

Step 3: Let It Simmer

Turn your stovetop to medium-high or set your slow cooker on high for one hour. After this, lower the heat and let the broth simmer for at least 24 hours. Slow cooking allows the nutrients, gelatin, and collagen to release fully into the broth.

Step 4: Strain the Broth

Once cooked, strain the broth well to remove all bone fragments. A fine sieve works great, or you can use muslin cloth to ensure you’re left with a smooth, nutritious broth.

At this point, you can add extras like a handful of fresh broccoli, kale, or green beans, or a small pinch of kelp or herbs for an extra nutrient boost. These ingredients soften easily in the hot broth, blending nicely for a delicious and nutritious addition.

Step 5: Cool and Skim the Fat

After cooling the broth in the fridge, you’ll notice a hardened layer of fat on top. Skim this off before serving; while healthy fats are important, this concentrated layer isn’t necessary for your dog’s diet.

The broth should now have a jelly-like consistency. This is thanks to all the beneficial collagen and gelatin, which support gut and joint health. If it’s more liquid than jelly, no worries—it’s still packed with nutrients!

Boosting Your Bone Broth for Special Support

You can take your broth even further with a few of our products designed for specific needs:

• For active or working dogs: Add a scoop of Red Rover for endurance, stamina, and post-activity recovery.
• For senior dogs or those with joint concerns: Add Green Eggs, a natural anti-inflammatory for daily joint comfort.

Step 6: Store and Serve

If you have a big batch, store it in the fridge for a few days or divide it into smaller portions to freeze. At mealtime, just add a spoonful or two to your dog’s meal and watch them enjoy the flavor and benefits!