Let's talk SPICES!
Adding spices to your pets food can add nutrients, variety, and have specific therapeutic properties.
Dosing: Fresh herbs 1/4 tsp per 10-20lbs
For dried herbs: 1 shake of the spice container per 10-20 lbs.
Here's some of my favorites
Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory, anti cancer, antioxidant, supports brain function, warming
Parsley: Contains flavonoids, antioxidants, and vitamins. Antibacterial, especially for the urinary tract.
Curry powder: Antioxidant, Heart health, Nerve health, Brain health
Basil: Antioxidant, antiviral, helpful for managing cancer and diabetes
Cinnamon: Helps regulate blood sugar, anti-inflammatory, helps improve circulation. Warming
Pepper: Can stimulate digestive enzymes to improve absorption of turmeric, flavonoids, Vitamins A and C
Peppermint: Soothes the gut and great for gas, nausea, and motion sickness. Cooling
Ginger: Soothes the gut, anti-inflammatory, anticancer. Warming
Rosemary: Good source of iron, calcium, and B vitamins. Antioxidant, heart disease, insect repelling properties
Fennel: Helpful to heal stomach ulcers, good for oral health, provides Vitamin A and K
Cilantro: Great for liver health and detoxification
I hope this is helpful and inspiring to add variety and vitality to your pets' bowl.
For the animals,
Dr. Jamie Walkush
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