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Chia Seed (Topic 2)
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InkedMarie
MemberI went to a free class today on holistic dog care. In talking about constipation in dogs, she mentioned using chia seed as a source of fiber. Does anyone agree with this? Anyone use it?
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pugmomsandy
ParticipantI use it sometimes for the omega 3 but it does have a fair amount of fiber but for fiber I use psyllium. You can find chia seed profile on nutritiondata.com
theBCnut
MemberLetās just say I havenāt used chia seeds for the dogs⦠but I do know they work great.
InkedMarie
MemberThanks Sandy and Patty!
This class was mostly a joke, Iām so thankful it was only 2hrs long. I couldnāt even leave because Steve had dropped me off. When she started talking about alpha dogs, I wanted to be out of there. She never talked about raw foods but instead talked about cooked foods. Had Pitcairns (sp) books there so that was a good thing.
Someone brought up constipation in dogs and she mentioned chia seeds. She also mentioned psyllium but said some dogs donāt like the taste. I donāt know if you gals remember a couple weeks after we adopted Gemma, she was āstopped upā. I still donāt know if it was from eating a stone, from too much or too big bone in the Darwins she ate at the time or what. She has not had that problem again but it does take her awhile to poop. No straining but she does stand in the poop pose, for usually a couple minutes, before she goes. Stool is not hard, not soft, nicely formed. No idea what causes this but I wondered if the chia seed might be worth trying. She eats The Honest Kitchenās Embark in the morning and Bravo Balance pre made raw in the afternoon. Gets various supplements and a dollop of pumpkin on top of her meals.theBCnut
MemberMy old girl has slow bowels, everything just moves slowly with her. I always make sure she has a little fiber in her diet so her poop doesnāt get too hard. I donāt think there is a down side to trying chia seeds as long as you donāt add too much at once.
InkedMarie
MemberHi Patty,
The person who did the class said for Gemmaās weight (21lbs) to use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of chia seed. I may pick some up today. Iāve had many seniors but she is the first one with āslow bowelsātheBCnut
MemberMy JRT is my first too, but she has always had hard stools no matter what sheās eating. I think her large intestine is a little too good at resorbing liquids, so if I donāt add in something that helps keep moisture in the stool, she dries out too much and everything doesnāt move through the way it should.
chiawoman
ParticipantWe feed chia to our Border rescue (a senior) daily. He usually gets it from the grain we feed our cattle ā he cleans up their buckets. With the cows having calves, Buddy does not get to partake in the clean up of grain right now, but we sprinkle about 1/4 cup on his dinner.
When we first got Buddy, we took him for a grooming experience and a āsummerā cut. Needless to say, it was a butchered job. When we met our current groomer a month later, she did express concern about how Buddyās coat would grow back. With daily chia, Buddyās coat came in well and has a shine to it. Our groomer continues to express how well Buddyās coat is. His nail growth is also good ā and are they strong.
We have just adopted a Border puppy, and she too is beginning to have chia added to her diet.
InkedMarie
MemberThanks or responding, Chiawoman. In speaking to the lady who owns the place I get my ground meat from, she suggested I try giving my gal more meat, in boneless form, in hopes of helping her poop a little more easily. The boneless arrives tomorrow so weāll soon know!
Ahsan Bhatti
ParticipantChia seeds can be used as a fiber source for dogs due to their high soluble fiber content, aiding in digestive health and relieving constipation. Ensure seeds are soaked to prevent expansion risks and start with small amounts, gradually increasing based on your dogās tolerance. Whole seeds are generally safe, though grinding may aid digestibility. Monitor your dog for any adverse reactions and consult your veterinarian before adding chia seeds to their diet, especially if your dog has existing health conditions or dietary restrictions.
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