Dogs and fermented foods

[Laura L. BergesonStudent]

We have a 4 1/2 year old German Shepherd who loves the raw Dill Green Beans that I ferment. I have some on my plate and she is drooling on the floor as I type! Her digestion is touchy, so I’ve been hesitant to give her very many of the beans at a time, maybe 2 or 3. Are fermented veggies good for dogs or not? Also, I’m wondering about cooked onions and garlic for her. Any suggestions?

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Fermented foods are great for dogs (and other species that have digestive systems). If you think about it, wild dogs (wolves, coyotes etc…) eat an enormous amount of fermented foods in the guts of their herbivore prey species. Much of the GI tract of herbivores is composed of large fermentation vats to convert the plant matter into a more digestible form. If you watch predators feed, they always go for the salad bar first. 🙂

Doc

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Laura L. BergesonStudentTopic Author]

I don’t watch predators feed a lot, but I’ll take your word for it! :blink:

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

SageWoman wrote: I don’t watch predators feed a lot, but I’ll take your word for it! :blink:

Alas, where is Marlin Perkins and his Sidekick Jim these days?

Doc

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Ha! Found them!

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Laura L. BergesonStudentTopic Author]

1985! I had forgotten about them!

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