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Is dog bone broth high in fat? Is it safe for dogs with pancreatitis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 3 years and 9 months old

I posted a question before about making my dogs bones broth and I was told that It could be high in fat I’m just curious as to how it’s nothing but soup bones no meat or anything on them I thought the marrow is good for them I have no intention of giving the dogs the bones i know the dangers of them choking i just thought the broth was really good for can you explain further please And one of my dogs already has pancreatitis which I was told it could cause So I’m really confused

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 2nd, 2017

One way to avoid the fat is to cool the broth in the refrigerator overnight and skim any fat from the top. There probably won’t be much, but that can decrease the concern. Hope this helps! Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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