Raw Goat Milk w/Chia Seeds... 2 Attachment(s) Yum! Attachment 401100Attachment 401101 They look forward to this every night. A treat high in omega 3's (ALA) from the chia seeds, probiotics & many other goodies in the raw goat milk. We get Primal's raw goat milk: Wholesome Raw Frozen Foods for Dogs and Cats & Nutiva Organic Black Chia Seed: Chia Seeds | Organic Chia Seed Health Benefits | Nutiva Chia Read more about Chia Seeds here: The Nutrition & Health Benefits of Chia Seeds Read more about Goat Milk here: Goat Milk For Dogs | Dogs Naturally Magazine |
More about chia seeds for dogs: Chia For Pets | Dogs Naturally Magazine |
I love Chia seeds on my salads, however never thought about giving Chia to my fur babies. Thanks for the info! |
Thanks so much Jenny ! . . I am going to start giving it to Galen |
ooh, been thinking to get a bag of chia seeds anyways :D Good to know I can share some with my girls. |
Great idea! My babies get raw goats milk or raw goat yogurt every night but I never thought about putting chia seeds in it! I'll have to give that a try! |
I am going to make Chia seed pudding tomorrow . . . I will let you know how it goes |
I put Chia seeds (Salba) in my protein smmothie every day....never gave it to the babies tho....will have to research what that will add to their diets when added to Kefir milk. I dont want to end up doing overkill with additives to their diet! |
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Copied & pasted the Dogs Naturally article here: Chia For Pets | Dogs Naturally Magazine Chia For Pets By Queny Villanueva in Nutrition And Diet When someone says “Chia”, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? For millions, the answer is “Chia Pet!” Many probably have the “ch-ch-ch-CHIA” song rolling around in their heads right now. What many don’t know is that Chia has more uses than just “pets that grow”. Chia is incredibly nutritious and truly deserves the “superfood” label. Chia, or Salvia Hispanica, is known today as the forgotten crop. Domesticated in 2.600 BC, chia is a flowering plant native to southern Mexico and Central America. It was cultivated by the Mayans and Aztecs and one of the main foods of their diet and was even used as trade currency. Aztec warriors and runners are said to have sustained themselves on just a tablespoon of chia seeds a day, providing them with abundant energy and endurance.Because of the plant’s ability to increase stamina and energy over long periods, chia seeds were considered quite magical. Due to its superior nutritional value, chia became a holy seed among these ancient civilizations, used in religious ceremonies and offered to their gods. Related to the mint plant family, there are two varieties, white chia and black chia. Chia oil is a component of many ointments due to its emollient properties. Each seed is potent enough to prevent infections, with 19-23% protein, which is gluten free, 34% oil and 25% fiber. Chia seeds offer an excellent source of B vitamins and they are loaded with important Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and antioxidants. Omega Fatty Acids Chia has 3 times the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids as salmon! Omega-3 is important to balance out Omega-6 fatty acids and promotes healthy: • Cells • Immune system • Skin and coat • Joints • Brain development and maintenance • Eye development and maintenance • Growth And it reduces inflammation too. Two tablespoons of chia seeds provide a 3 to 1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6. fatty acids Fiber Increasing dietary fiber can help when bowel movements are a concern. Fiber will alleviate constipation, generate regularity and help in weight loss. Dogs that suffer from impacted anal sacs will also benefit from more fiber. Chia seeds provide 34 grams of fiber per 100 grams of seeds. Endurance, Weight Loss And Diabetes Support In One Package Chia can absorb 10 times its own weight in water and generates a gel which can be consumed. The gel slows the conversion of carbohydrates into sugars. Stable blood sugar levels contribute to naturally high levels of energy. By doing so, chia supports normal insulin function and sensitivity, blood sugar regulation and glucose tolerance. The added benefit of slowing down digestion enables full absorption of nutrients while dogs feel satiated longer. Due to the highly absorbent qualities of chia, fresh water should always be available. And More Chia contains more calcium than whole milk, more iron than raw spinach and more magnesium than broccoli. Chia is non-allergenic too and an excellent source of phosphorus, potassium, copper, iron and zinc. Convenience Chia stores very easily for long durations, unlike it’s competitor flax seed. There is no taste or scent for even the pickiest of dogs to turn their noses up at. The dosage is quite potent, with only 1 tablespoon for small dogs or 2 tablespoons for large, or 1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of your dogs body weight. Feed in seed form, soaked in water or ground; sprinkle on top or mix into food. Look for milled, organic chia seeds whenever possible. |
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I honestly fail to see the draw to chia seeds. Pseudo grains like chia contain anti nutrients which undermine their purported nutritional value and can cause gut permeability issues. The omega 3s in these seeds can be obtained through other less inflammatory foods like walnut oil. Goat milk is another thing that I wouldn't touch. By the way, dogs do not need omega 6...in fact some vet nutritionists advise against using omega 3s that contain omega 6. |
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Also, chia seeds are high in phosphorous. It's crucial to feed the correct phosphorus calcium ratio to dogs. Feeding phosphorous like this can invert the ratio and deplete the dog's calcium. No it's not a good idea to just throw things at the dogs unless you want to unbalance their foods. |
Thanks for the warning...but I'm not unbalancing their diet. They were getting goat milk & maybe a tap from a teaspoon of chia seeds. The goat milk that I got only lasts 10 days & they only had 3-4 days where chia seeds were added, so it doesn't even make up 10% of their diet. I change their treats around, never give them the same thing day in & day out, I like variety & fresh whole foods for them. Good to know that chia seeds are high in phos, but it also has calcium. Omega 3 should be balanced out w/omega 6 & chia has higher ratios of omega 3's. ALA might not be the best option for dogs, but it sure is awesome for people. |
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