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Any ideas on how to smartly serve Spinach to my 5mo Labrador Retriever puppy? He likes when mixed with food, otherwise doesn't enjoy.
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3 years ago
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever
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Dishita
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Please don't give raw spinach as it is difficult to eat for a 5 month pup .The best way to prepare it is steamed. Boiled spinach loses most of its nutrients, and raw spinach is difficult for a dog to digest. Even steamed, don't add any spices, herbs, salt, oil, onion, or garlic, since these substances can be toxic for dogs. Hope it helps!
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Rachna Nagpal
Golden Retriever, 3 years ago
Spinach is high in oxalic acid, which blocks the body's ability to absorb calcium and can lead to kidney damage. However, you could give small quantity by steaming or boiling it.
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Kajal
Desi Indie Dog, 3 years ago
Boiled Spinach and give him in a small quantity.or mix with other veggies such as carrots, Cucumber, Pumpkin, curd/yogurt
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
The best way to prepare it is steamed. Boiled spinach loses most of its nutrients, and raw spinach is difficult for a dog to digest. Even steamed, don't add any spices, herbs, salt, oil, onion, or garlic, since these substances can be toxic for dogs. I am giving my puppy rice + steamed spinach + shredded chicken I used to mix them together and he loves it ☺️
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Anirudha Raj
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Dishita is right and You could give a small quantity.πŸ˜ŠπŸ™ƒ
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
Yes always give it in small quantity and occasionally..
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Kajal
Desi Indie Dog, 3 years ago
But personally I feel "CARROTS, BOILED PUMPKIN, CUCUMBER" are the best.
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
My puppy doesn't like pumpkin but he's a big fan of carrots I mostly use carrots as a healthy treat for him
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Vidushi
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
don't serve him raw spinach first boil it and them serve it to him
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Vidushi
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
you can mix it with a packet of chicken chunks available on pet shops
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