How to Boost Your Dog's Kibble: 5 Simple Add-ins to Enhance Every Bowl

Written by: Alexis Egnatovich 

Feeding time is an opportunity to not only nourish your dog, but support their overall health, happiness and well-being. While high-quality kibble can provide a solid nutritional foundation, many dogs benefit from a little extra boost in their bowls. By adding fresh, functional, and wholesome ingredients, you can make mealtime more exciting, enhance nutrition, and even help ease the transition if you ever decide to explore a fresh food diet.

Here are five easy ways to enhance your dog’s kibble, making every meal more delicious and nutrient-rich.

1. Bone Broth

Bone broth is a powerhouse of nutrients. Bone broth is typically made by simmering bones, tissue, and herbs (which is something you can even make at home). Bone broth is naturally rich in: 

• Glucosamine – supports joint health and mobility
• Chondroitin – helps maintain healthy cartilage
• Collagen – promotes skin, coat, and ...

When dogs are experiencing health issues, a common suggestion is to look at diet. Specific foods and supplements can be helpful with managing symptoms of problems such as kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, and gastrointestinal disorders. Dogs with food allergies and trouble with weight management also benefit from scrutiny of and changes to their diet. A board-certified veterinary nutritionist is your best resource in these situations, as they have extensive specialized education and clinical experience. 

When should you consult a board-certified veterinary nutritionist?

While your primary care vet can make diet recommendations for many basic concerns and simple disorders, board-certified veterinary nutritionists can find solutions for more complicated issues. Your dog may have a difficult combination of health concerns, you may have questions about homemade diets, or you may even just want to find the optimal food to help your dog live a longer and healthier life...