Birdie’s Bone Broth for Pets

10/05/2023

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Let's clear some things up...

BENEFITS OF GARLIC FOR DOGS

* boosts immune system
* supports gut health
* repels biting insects
* improves natural detox
* prevents blood clots
* anti-tumor
* natural antibiotic, antifungal, and antiparasitic

I do not recommend garlic being fed to puppies (I avoid at 6 months and younger), pregnant dogs, and dogs with an anemic health condition.

Garlic isn't a requirement.

"BENEFITS" OF RICE FOR DOGS

We were told that rice soothes the gut while adding essential nutrients to the diet. And I was recently told that rice has nutrients that support skin and coat health.

The truth is that rice is a filler food (IMO) that is difficult to digest. Rice is a high glycemic food that leads to blood sugar spikes.

A few better options to soothe the gut include...

* pureed pumpkin or sweet potato
* carrots
* bone broth

A few better options for skin and coat health include...

* salmon oils
* sardines, mussels, other fish
* bone broth
* MCT and coconut oil

Over the years, I've learned to research what I'm doing from time to time, so I understand WHY I make the choices I do for my dogs.

This helps me better articulate what I'm doing with other dog owners and my veterinarian. And I'm also exposed to current information.

26/02/2023

There’s no delivery for Saturday, March 11. Everyone who has a subscription will receive (2) on Saturday, March 4. If this doesn’t work for you, please let me and we’ll work something out. Thanks, y’all!!

09/02/2023

Dehydrated beef pizzle and cow ears are now back in stock. FI-NAH-LEEEEE!! Still working on the beef back strap, y’all!

21/01/2023

🚨New Product Alert🚨 Dehydrated wild-caught anchovies, sourced from California will be available soon! I should have them available thru the website by the end of today. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids - these are perfect for training or if you just want to spoil your baby. Appropriate for pups & cats!

15/12/2022

Anyone? Anyone? Still trying to find the right words.

14/12/2022

Hey, y’all! Please note that delivery will be suspended for Saturday, December 24 and those with subscriptions will receive double order for Saturday, December 31. Please let me know if there are any issues. Thank you!

09/08/2022

Please note: delivery will be suspended for Saturday, August 27.

05/06/2022

The stitches were removed on Wednesday. BabyGirl no longer wears the bubble and I’m amazed at how cooperative she’s being. This will be the challenging stage - where she feels she’s ready to do all things she’s not supposed to do. She relaxes in the play pen and sleeps in her crate at bedtime. A short lead is mandatory since she wants to run. BabyGirl is getting extra bone broth - I’d say about 3/4 cup with her meals. She’s getting goat milk kefir to help restore her gut health after taking antibiotics. We need the good bacteria to create a healthy gut. And she’s also getting a higher dose of CBD oil for bone healing and keeping her calm. I stopped giving her Carprofen around the 10 day mark and skipped the Trazadone all together.

05/06/2022

Here’s June’s delivery schedule!

28/05/2022

BabyGirl thanks everyone for their well wishes. We’re past 1 week post-op. Extra bone broth (mommy messed up a huge batch which they end up getting) along with extra CBD oil for bone healing. Stitches get removed next week. She has been such a good girl which has made this whole ordeal bearable.

24/04/2022

May’s delivery schedule. Thanks, y’all!

07/04/2022

Dehydrated Pastured Beef Backstrap is the perfect recreational chew that’s loaded with collagen which helps with joint pain/arthritic relief and is great for your pup’s skin and coat. No artificial flavoring or additives are ever used.

Make sure to grab some for your pup - your furry one will thank you.

24/03/2022

🚨New Product Alert🚨 COMING SOON - DEHYDRATED PASTURED BEEF LIPS. Very low in fat and high in protein - dehydrated beef lips is the perfect treat for pups who have to watch their figure. Our pups absolutely LOVED them - my very lucky taste testers.

14/03/2022

The kitchen will be closed from March 28 - April 9. Please plan accordingly. My subscribers - a newsletter was sent out earlier.

03/03/2022

Our pups love avocado! Does yours?

IS YOUR DOG’S COAT DRY & DULL? SHE MAY BE MISSING THIS IMPORTANT BRAIN-PROTECTING FAT FROM THEIR DIET!🥑🐶

Often a poor or dull hair coat is a sign of insufficient healthy fat or consumption of low-quality fats. Including raw, unprocessed fats in your pet’s diet is important for general health. One type of these “good” fats are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), also known as omega-9s or “oleic acid”. Avocados are chock-full of oleic acid (also found in olive oil 🫒), and also loaded with folate, and vitamins B and E, all of which help support healthy skin. Adding a small amount of avocado to your dog’s diet is a good way to provide them with the healthy fats needed to maintain healthy skin and coat, but studies show may also help protect and improve brain function!🧠

Research finds MUFAs help protect a group of brain cells called astrocytes. Astrocytes are not only important for normal brain function, they also help repair and regenerate nerve cells that have been damaged due to toxins or inflammation. In a 2012 animal study, MUFA’s improved the brain’s ability to control muscles in animals that had impaired mobility due to damaged astrocytes. In addition, these cells play a key role in driving the master circadian clock in the brain. Protecting these brain cells is vital for your dog’s nervous system and circadian rhythm (the sleep-wake cycle).☀️🌑

This green fruit also boasts significant amounts of vitamin C and potassium, plus a lot of pre-biotic fiber for a healthy gut! And emerging research shows that avocados, rich in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, also benefits eye and joint health. With a whole list of health benefits, it’s clear why this fruit is considered one of the most powerful superfoods!

How avocados got a bad rap with pets:
1. the pits are choking hazard: don’t offer whole avocados to dogs
2. the skin and pit of avocados contain a substance called persin that can cause GI upset for your whole family (2 and 4 legged), so don’t feed your family these parts these inedible parts. Avocado flesh is safe and healthy for you and your dog (click the link in the comments👇 to read the latest safety study and watch our FB live about the topic).

👉HOW TO FEED: Remove the pit, skin and stem. Mix a small amount of avocado flesh in with your dog’s food, use the cubed fruit as training treats, or smear a wedge the size of an orange slice approximately 1 ounce (40 calories), for every 40 pounds of pooch onto a lick mat daily.

You can read more about avocados, other food myths, and our favorite longevity-promoting superfoods, herbs, and supplements in our book The Forever Dog. You will also find how much to feed and how to incorporate them into your dog’s diet! www.foreverdog.com

27/02/2022

Dehydrated pastured beef backstrap. A favorite for the pups!

25/02/2022

Now that freezing temperatures are done (YAY!), I have just begun the garlic regimen for our pups that started yesterday. Garlic is great for flea prevention while also boosting your pup’s immune system. Always check with your vet if you’re unsure.

What would happen if you fed your dog🐶 245 cloves of garlic🧄 in a week??

21 years ago an experiment was conducted by Japanese scientists🇯🇵 who wanted to know what would happen if dogs were fed lots of Garlic Extract🧄💦 for 7 days straight.

At the end of the trial, NO dogs died.🙏

In fact, none of the dogs even showed any symptoms, but the scientists found microscopic🔬 changes in some red blood cells🩸, leading to the conclusion that garlic may be toxic☠️ to dogs.

How much garlic extract was fed to these dogs in the study, you ask? Well it would be the equivalent of feeding a 70lb golden retriever🐕 245 cloves of garlic for one week (2.46lbs of raw garlic).

Since then, the ASPCA, American Kennel Club, HSUS and most online pet resources continue to say “garlic is toxic to pets," but garlic is listed as a safe pet food ingredient by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Confused? So are most pet lovers around the world.

Tune in to our Forever Dog Food Myth Busters Facebook live tomorrow at 10am ET on The Forever Dog page.

We cover garlic confusion and many other urban legend food fears in our upcoming book, The Forever Dog, available now for pre-order.

www.ForeverDog.com

24/02/2022

Organic shiitakes, carrots, parsley & celery have been added for the 2nd round. This gets slow cooked until tonight.

13/02/2022

No delivery for Saturday, March 5. My subscribers - please let me know if you want to double up either on Feb. 26 or March 12. Thank you!

06/02/2022

When “meal prep for the kids” gets muddled. 😂😂😂

17/12/2021

Hey y’all - the kitchen will be closed from January 3 - 9. If you have a subscription, I’ll reach out to you to find out if you’d like your double order before or after the kitchen closing. Thanks!

12/12/2021

Literally every time I send out a package via USPS. “Priority mail” has such a loose definition.

08/12/2021

A big thank you to VoyageATL for the feature. Check out my interview!

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Katie Greiner-Francis. Hi Katie, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. Thank you so much for the invite. I’m so happy to be able to share my story with y’all. When our first pup was diagnosed with osteoarthritis/e...

18/11/2021

Does your pup like blueberries? Our pups love them!

NEW LONGEVITY RESEARCH SAYS BLUEBERRIES🫐 ARE ONE OF THE MOST BENEFICIAL DOG TREATS YOU CAN EVER FEED YOUR PET!

These little blue bombshells quench free radicals and protect against oxidative damage🧬, not to mention they’re loaded with longevity-promoting biomolecules, making them one of our top recommendations you can share from your refrigerator right now! (Buy spray-free). 🐾

Whether loading them up in your treat pouch fresh or offering them frozen when they aren't in season, blueberries are one the best anti-aging treats in the world! 🫐⚡️

There are dozens of other fresh and easy Grab-n-Go longevity treat suggestions (backed by a ton of science) in our upcoming The Forever Dog Book, but don’t want to wait to learn more? Join us this Sunday for "The Forever Dog Learning Lab" Live event! Reserve your spot here: https://foreverdog.com/learning-lab/

09/11/2021

I can’t believe Thanksgiving will be here sooner rather than later. This year, I’ll be busy in the kitchen for humans so there will be no delivery for Saturday, November 27. Thanks, y’all!

11/10/2021

All natural, pasture-raised, single ingredient treats for your pet.

11/09/2021

Big thanks to for creating labels for Birdie’s Treats! Now I’m about to drop off at the post office for this one VERY lucky pup.

26/08/2021

Happy National Dog Day!

29/06/2021

With 3 power chewers in the house - I'm always on the hunt for a recreational chew that will not only last, but also be beneficial. Introducing dehydrated pastured beef backstrap which is now available on the website. I just took the first batch out and will give to the kids this afternoon as their treat.

https://www.birdiesbonebroth.com/shop/dehydrated-beef-backstrap

Backstrap runs along the spine and is a great source of cartilage which makes it a perfect recreational chew. Rich in collagen which helps with joint pain/arthritic relief, improving skin/coat & helps develop muscle mass. Backstrap comes in a 2.5 lb bag and gets dehydrated in low heat. The s

25/06/2021

Greetings from Paulding County! After (5) 165 quart coolers, 100 lbs of dry ice & a great moving company - the kitchen is open! We are excited to announce that we’re servicing more locations. We also have some new products as well so stay tuned!