Spices
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darktarnsparhawk
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Hi,
while I dont put spices in their food. I do put a lot of spices in my own food and the boys always get any left overs. Cumin, Corriander, chilli, garlic, parsely, peppers, you name it. Hawk is not a lover of commercial sweet and sour, but he does like my mix. Oisin eats everything but is not a real big fan of very hot food, Hawk loves hot food the hotter the better for him. Garion doesnt do leftovers.
You do have to be carefull with some herbs, I remember reading that Sage can effect some dogs. In some cases causing bloat. But thats the only one that stands out at the moment.
HTH
while I dont put spices in their food. I do put a lot of spices in my own food and the boys always get any left overs. Cumin, Corriander, chilli, garlic, parsely, peppers, you name it. Hawk is not a lover of commercial sweet and sour, but he does like my mix. Oisin eats everything but is not a real big fan of very hot food, Hawk loves hot food the hotter the better for him. Garion doesnt do leftovers.
You do have to be carefull with some herbs, I remember reading that Sage can effect some dogs. In some cases causing bloat. But thats the only one that stands out at the moment.
HTH
Newfs Forever
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Hi Largo,
I don't use spices per se with the dogs. But I do use a seaweed mineral mix that contains rosemary, nettles, comfrey and uva ursi. (sp?)
I don't use spices per se with the dogs. But I do use a seaweed mineral mix that contains rosemary, nettles, comfrey and uva ursi. (sp?)
Newfs Forever
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Oops, Largo,
I lied, not intentionally.
But, the kids always get parsley and watercress in their am. veggie mix.
HTH,
I lied, not intentionally.
But, the kids always get parsley and watercress in their am. veggie mix.
HTH,
BoundlessNewfs
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The diet our girls are on actually calls for the addition of herbs, BUT...I grow many of the herbs they call for, and have yet to see either of the newfs try to nibble them. They help themselves to blueberries on the bushes (pick for themselves), and have a choice patch of grass that they "garnish" all of their own meals with (they go eat grass from this patch after almost every meal). I figure THEY know what it is they need to eat, and if rosemary doesn't appeal to them in the garden, why should I add it? Let them nibble grasses.
robandrobin
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I don't mean to sound bad here, but thought I should speak up...
Comfrey needs to be used cautiously due to potential hepatoxicity. In fact in many European countries its use is highly restricted.
I think in Canada too. I really warn about using comfrey especially on a long term protocol. For both animal and human.
Uva Ursa (bear berry) is mainly used for urinary tract system, but should not be used on a long term basis. It needs to be given a break in the system. Other herbs can be utilized that are harmless to give the bearberry a break.
I'm sorry and hope this doesn't offend anyone.
Robin
Comfrey needs to be used cautiously due to potential hepatoxicity. In fact in many European countries its use is highly restricted.
I think in Canada too. I really warn about using comfrey especially on a long term protocol. For both animal and human.
Uva Ursa (bear berry) is mainly used for urinary tract system, but should not be used on a long term basis. It needs to be given a break in the system. Other herbs can be utilized that are harmless to give the bearberry a break.
I'm sorry and hope this doesn't offend anyone.
Robin
Newfs Forever
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Thank you, Robin. You certainly did not offend me.
This is exactly what happens when one "thinks" they know what they are typing. I am upstairs and the container is downstairs.
On the container, the ingredients are:
Seaweed fine powder
Nettles powder
Rosemary powder
Cleavers/or Uva Ursi powder
I don't know where I got the comfrey from. And now that you mention it, I do recall hearing about some contraindications with it.
Next time I think I can type ingredients from memory, I will try to remind myself not too.
This is exactly what happens when one "thinks" they know what they are typing. I am upstairs and the container is downstairs.
On the container, the ingredients are:
Seaweed fine powder
Nettles powder
Rosemary powder
Cleavers/or Uva Ursi powder
I don't know where I got the comfrey from. And now that you mention it, I do recall hearing about some contraindications with it.
Next time I think I can type ingredients from memory, I will try to remind myself not too.
robandrobin
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Whew!!
That combination looks real good. Cleavers make sense, Uva ursi though?
It sounds real good really. I have all the ingredients to make some up. LOL. Think I will and make a salad dressing out of it!! Sprinkle some on the boys food too!
Robin
Robin your cautions are always welcome. My boys also get spices when they get leftovers, but I also add some to their regular meals. Was just curious if anyone else here did the same thing. And yes caution must be taken for those spices or herbs that are not safe for canines or for long term use.
robandrobin
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Largo as far as I know...I don't recall any precautions except for onion. Dogs we're talking.
There was some broo ha ha about garlic, but I read the reports and we're talking major major overdoses of garlic. It wasn't definative in my book.
In fact, I was appalled anyone would go so far (giving mega overdoses)to prove something was wrong with garlic and use in animals.
But as far as just seasoning, normal uses not too heavy, I don't recall any warnings. Just warnings on onions which most of us are aware of. Rosemary, you have to watch if an animal or human has epilepsy or suffers from bad hypertension. IN this case, nope wouldn't use it.
I have a friend who uses tumeric all the time daily for her doggie friends. Tumeric is believed to assist with arthritis, sore joints, and such ailments.
Clove, cinnamon, allspice...just use normally. I mean my guys love snickerdoodles!! They don't get them everyday mind you, so the spices aren't actually used often enough to build up.
And of course avoid salts.
But I'm not an expert. This is based on my limited perception.
My little world I like to call it!
Spices are also herbs (using fresh when possible) and they do have a place in our diet. Not just for taste!!
If you have concerns with certain herbs, you can always do a search. Such as Rosemary Contraindications. Use the term contraindication. It will narrow it down some so more reputable information comes up.
Hopefully as more of us run into information on this, we can post and learn more.
Robin
There was some broo ha ha about garlic, but I read the reports and we're talking major major overdoses of garlic. It wasn't definative in my book.
In fact, I was appalled anyone would go so far (giving mega overdoses)to prove something was wrong with garlic and use in animals.
But as far as just seasoning, normal uses not too heavy, I don't recall any warnings. Just warnings on onions which most of us are aware of. Rosemary, you have to watch if an animal or human has epilepsy or suffers from bad hypertension. IN this case, nope wouldn't use it.
I have a friend who uses tumeric all the time daily for her doggie friends. Tumeric is believed to assist with arthritis, sore joints, and such ailments.
Clove, cinnamon, allspice...just use normally. I mean my guys love snickerdoodles!! They don't get them everyday mind you, so the spices aren't actually used often enough to build up.
And of course avoid salts.
But I'm not an expert. This is based on my limited perception.
Spices are also herbs (using fresh when possible) and they do have a place in our diet. Not just for taste!!
If you have concerns with certain herbs, you can always do a search. Such as Rosemary Contraindications. Use the term contraindication. It will narrow it down some so more reputable information comes up.
Hopefully as more of us run into information on this, we can post and learn more.
Robin
