Green is popular these days…what did we do before we ‘went
green’ with so many things? The ‘green’ I want to discuss in this blog isn’t
really about the environment, but it is about something that is typically wild
in our environment….greens….the vegetable kind.
Mustard, collard, dandelion…those kind of greens. What is so great about what most people
consider to be weeds (especially the dandelion variety)? Well, not only are they a power house of
nutrients, containing Vitamins A, C, K and folate…they also contain ample
amounts of calcium and iron….and since there are many of them that grow in the
wild, it would not be uncommon for our canine’s relatives to seek them out and include
them in their diets!
Dogs with anemia can certainly benefit from the natural iron
contained in these, especially spinach and dandelion greens. The calcium content is good for dogs with
joint issues or our ageing canine friends.
Vitamin A is good for the eyes, Vitamin C for the immune system, and
Vitamin K, being a fat soluble vitamin can even benefit dogs with cancer.
If you are going to purchase greens in the store, I would
strongly suggest buying organic, because greens are not protected by a shell or
peeling to keep pesticides from penetrating.
You can always pick them yourself from your own yard, as long as you are
not having your yard chemically treated.
You can cut them up very fine and mix them in with your dog’s meat and
kibble, but it would be better to at least cook them lightly, as this will
start the carb breakdown process and make it easier for your dog to digest.
This is just another way to boost your dog’s diet, that’s
fairly easy, low to no cost and a very healthy choice!
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