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Is homemade unsalted chicken soup okay to add to my dog's dry food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 24 days old | 59 lbs

Can i put chickem soup on my dog's dry food not salty soup i made it especially for her ?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2017

Yes you can but just low sodium chicken broth would be better. With the noodles and chicken added it is going to take her caloric intake too high if you do this continuously. Obesity in pets is a huge problem and with her being so young you don't want to get her overweight. Broth alone is very low in calories and dogs still enjoy the flavor. So, yes you can but I would do it sparingly. Hope this helps.

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