Question:
After losing our beloved Australian shepherd to hemangiosarcoma, I decided to listen to your advice and feed your homemade natural food to her 11-year-old sister. I am amazed at how little time it takes to prepare her rations and how much satisfaction we both have. However, I have had trouble finding dried kelp. I finally found some sheets of dried kelp at a local natural-food store, and I've cut it into pieces for use in the dog food. Is this what I should be doing, or do you recommend something else?
B.M., Golden Valley, MN Jun 21, 2010
Answer:
Seaweed is a good addition to dog (and human) meals. (I often put it into our soups and stir-fried veggies.) Use different varieties as kelp can be contaminated with arsenic, so rotating from one variety to another is advisable. Wash to remove excess salt if you are using whole leaves rather than powder. The best sources are health-food stores and Asian markets. Some varieties of seaweed purportedly have anti-cancer properties, with overall health benefits being recognized in Oriental medicine and by indigenous healers of many countries.
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