Sauerkraut for a dog?

Julia2312
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Hi everyone!!

I was just wondering about something. We eat quite a lot of sauerkraut at home (I'm talking about the cabbage itself, not the whole dish with the sausages and cured meats) and we often have leftovers. I was wondering if I could give some to my dog every now and then?

Thanks in advance!!!!

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  • Doudou229
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    👌 A proper healthy meal!

    Even without switching to a BARF diet, it provides all the veg, fruit, and the meat and fish you’d get in a home-cooked diet... ;-)

    All types of liver are very good to give every day for our furry friends, along with kidneys and hearts—which are excellent for taurine (hearts from lamb, pork, beef, veal, turkey, chicken, rabbit, and even brains...).

    👌 And varying their food for their health is brilliant; that diversity is what makes a healthy bowl.

    Lorna: broccoli is one of the best veggies for your pooch, and if you want her to keep her zip, you should mix it with some rosehip or acerola.

    Celery too.

    We’re heading into winter now, so Oxane will be back on the rosehip, a small amount of citrus fruit, and her one spirulina tablet.

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    Julia2312
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    Thanks for your replies! I made her a meal with some cabbage, rice and meat, and she absolutely loved it 🙂🙂 I’m not planning on switching to BARF, but I’m really interested in the links you sent as I give her home-cooked food every now and then (my son is the only one who likes beef liver, so when I defrost a piece, it’s half for him and half for her 😁😁). I’m doing some reading up so I can make sure I’m not feeding her the wrong thing. Thanks again!!!!
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    My girl loves cooked veg, she’s got a real soft spot for broccoli! :-)

    Anyway, it’s pretty straightforward. Whenever you want to check if a certain food is bad for them, just do a search for 'food + dog'... if it’s harmful, there’ll definitely be plenty of info out there telling you so.

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    Doudou229
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    If you're interested, here's a handy list of the most popular ones.

    http://barf-asso.fr/les-legumes/

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    Hi there, Yes, it’s absolutely fine and actually very good; within the BARF diet, we definitely give these for the probiotics 🙂 https://www.vismedicatrixnaturae.fr/alimentation/les-aliments-fermentes-pour-vos-carnivores/ Steamed or braised cabbage counts as your "leafy greens", just like squash and stem vegetables. Rather than adding them to their meat, it's best to serve them in a separate bowl of just vegetables. You can use Chinese cabbage (it doesn't cause gas) – it's one of the best for Vitamin C, A, potassium, and calcium – as well as kohlrabi, cauliflower, and kale. You can even do sauerkraut (with a tiny bit of sausage as a treat!) once in a while ^^ Green and red cabbage are fine too. Romanesco and steamed Brussels sprouts are usually very popular, especially with some steamed potatoes. The following are off-limits and should never be in their bowls: Avocado, aubergine, raw beans, raw potatoes, onions, pulses, radishes, quinces, and raw elderberries. Allowed in very small quantities: very ripe tomatoes, artichokes, peas, and herbs that are high in essential oils (like wild garlic and regular garlic) due to the sulphur.
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    Same as Misanthrope. Fermented cabbage, but unseasoned.

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    Personally, I wouldn't have done that, and I'm actually quite surprised you ladies don't see much of an issue with it! Not that I’m judging or anything, but I was convinced that sauerkraut was a big no-no for dogs. I think I’ve got quite a few hang-ups when it comes to what I feed my dogs 😳
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    Update: looks like the vets agree :-)

    http://www.joeldehasse.com/articles/nutrition.html

    In this article, sauerkraut is suggested as a probiotic as part of a dog’s raw diet.

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    @Julia, I reckon you’re talking about fermented cabbage.

    In small doses, I think it must be brilliant for the digestive system, just like it is for us.

    I’m not a vet, but given what’s in cabbage and the benefits of the fermentation... I think it’s all good.

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    You can give small amounts of cabbage boiled in water (without any white wine, salt, onions or spices). Just be careful, as it can cause wind!
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