Beets

[chattiesmom]

Does anyone know if beets are ok for dogs in small quantities?

[chachi]

I dont think there is anything wrong with them having them. Mine have had them once.

[dogears]

The raw ones are suppose to be good for dogs with liver issues.

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by chachi

I dont think there is anything wrong with them having them. Mine have had them once.

Originally Posted by dogears

The raw ones are suppose to be good for dogs with liver issues.

Thank you for your replies. I am considering using small portions of organic beet powder.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by dogears

The raw ones are suppose to be good for dogs with liver issues.

Thats interesting. I knew I had never seen them on a list to not give dogs but I didnt know they could be beneficial

[marcerella02]

i know that the ingredient beet Pulp is a controversial ingredient in dog kibble- not sure if that helps or not.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

i know that the ingredient beet Pulp is a controversial ingredient in dog kibble- not sure if that helps or not.

I think that is because some believe it causes the colored tear staining but [I] dont know how true that is

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by chachi

I think that is because some believe it causes the colored tear staining but [I] dont know how true that is

no it's because it has shown to do something to the liver in some studies- so again- ti's not for sure- but "some studies" would be enough for me to stay away

[manolos mom]

Im sorry you guys, I am Vegetarian but cannot eat a Beet....YUK...

[chachi]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

no it's because it has shown to do something to the liver in some studies- so again- ti's not for sure- but "some studies" would be enough for me to stay away

Where are those studies? I just looked up on the net and didnt see anything about that. The only concerns were the staining

[chachi]

Read this beet pulp in pet food isnt beets the vegetable The Benefits of Beet Pulp in Pet Foods

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by chachi

Where are those studies? I just looked up on the net and didnt see anything about that. The only concerns were the staining

Kibble Ingredients

i know there is antoher one- but if something may not be good- it's enough fo rme- but then again i don't feed kibble

[chachi]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

Kibble Ingredients

i know there is antoher one- but if something may not be good- it's enough fo rme- but then again i don't feed kibble

Thanks anyway see my other posts beet pulp isnt from beets the vegetable so she doesnt have anything to worry about

[Nancy1999]

There is a difference between someone's opinion and an actual scientific study; the studies suggest that beet pulp can cause bloating in some large breed dogs. If it causes gas or bloating you might want to refrain from using it, but some of the information put out on the web is put out their by companies who want to "sell" you a product or food. They want to convince you that their food is much better than another food. From what I understand beets are ok in small qualities.

[chattiesmom]

What I am looking for is factual information regarding organic powdered beets. Not beet pulp. I guess I wasn't specific enough in my initial question.