Best Dog Food Topper Liquid: Simple Way to Boost Flavor & Nutrition.
Okay, so I've been trying to get my picky husky, Nanook, to eat his kibble consistently. He'll be all about it for a few days, then turn his nose up like I'm offering him dirt. I tried all sorts of things, canned food mixed in, gravy, even those little freeze-dried meat crumbles. Nothing worked long-term. Then, I stumbled upon this idea of a "dog food topper liquid."
Basically, it's like a flavor booster you pour over their dry food. I figured, why not? I'm pretty handy in the kitchen, so I decided to whip up my own.
My Experiment Begins
First, I grabbed some bone broth. I made sure it was the plain kind, with no added salt or onions, because those are bad news for dogs. I also got a container of plain, nonfat yogurt – the kind with live and active cultures, you know, for gut health.
I didn't want to just dump it straight on, so I thought about how to make it a bit more appealing. I figured I'd make a simple "sauce."
I started with about a cup of the bone broth and put it in a small saucepan. I warmed it up gently, just until it was a little steamy, not boiling. Then, I took it off the heat.
Next, I whisked in about two tablespoons of the yogurt. I wanted it to be smooth, not clumpy, so I went slow and steady. It ended up looking like a thin, creamy soup.
The Taste Test
I let the mixture cool down completely. You don't want to pour hot stuff on your dog's food – they'll burn their tongue! Once it was lukewarm, I drizzled about two tablespoons over Nanook's usual serving of kibble.
He sniffed it cautiously at first (like he always does), then went to town! He licked the bowl clean, which is a rare sight these days. Success!
The Aftermath
- Day 1-3: Nanook devoured his food every meal. I felt like a culinary genius.
- Day 4: He ate most of it, but left a few pieces. I started to worry my magic was fading.
- Day 5-7: Back to cleaning the bowl! I think maybe Day 4 was just an off day.
So far, so good! It seems like this homemade dog food topper liquid is a winner. It's easy to make, uses ingredients I feel good about, and most importantly, Nanook is eating! I'm going to keep experimenting with different flavors – maybe next time I'll add a little pureed pumpkin to the mix. I am gonna keep you updated!
