From the Farm to Your Dog's Bowl: Understanding the Nutritional Value and Benefits of Tripe as a Supplement in Your Dog's Diet

From the Farm to Your Dog's Bowl: Understanding the Nutritional Value and Benefits of Tripe as a Supplement in Your Dog's Diet

Have you ever heard of tripe? Tripe is the unprocessed stomach of a grazing animal, including cow, buffalo, and sheep. Before dogs were domesticated, they would hunt and devour the most vital organs of their prey, including tripe.

What are the health benefits of beef tripe for dogs?

Probiotics

Tripe contains probiotics which are a type of beneficial bacteria that helps boost immune systems and promotes digestive health. Probiotics affect gut health and aid in digestion. For dogs that experience digestive problems like diarrhea, supplementing their diet with probiotics is often recommended.

Digestive enzymes

Tripe contains digestive enzymes. The same digestive enzymes that a ruminating animal would use to break down their food and turn it into nutrients can also be used by dogs. Supplementing a dog’s diet with enzymes may help facilitate digestion and help your pet digest food faster.  

Fatty acids

Tripe contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Fatty acids have many health benefits for dogs. They may help boost a dog’s immune system, reduce joint inflammation and help produce healthy skin and coat. Check out our blog on omega 3s to learn more of the benefits of supplementing your dog’s diet with fatty acids.  

Vitamins and minerals

Tripe is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals like calcium and phosphorus. Rather than using a synthetic vitamin or additive, these vitamins and minerals are naturally occurring in tripe.

Protein

Tripe is packed full of protein which helps dogs grow strong muscles and bones. Protein also helps provide dogs with the energy they need to feel their best throughout the day and helps your dog grow thick, healthy fur.

What else can tripe help with?

Enticing for picky eaters

Dogs love the smell and taste of tripe. Use it as a daily additive to their regular food or as a special treat. For dogs that need to gain weight, adding tripe to their diet helps entice them to eat.

Perfect for pregnant or nursing dogs

For pregnant dogs or dogs that recently gave birth, tripe is an excellent supplement because it provides them with a boost of calcium and nutrition. It also provides protein, which a mother dog needs to help support her puppies.

Coprophagia treatment

Coprophagia is a fancy word for when dogs eat poop. Although there are many reasons a dog may eat poop, a common reason is that they may be missing nutrients or digestive enzymes in their diet. Supplementing a dog’s diet with tripe may provide them with the probiotics, enzymes, and nutrients they’re lacking, which will help them cut back on their gross habit of eating poop.

Sensitive stomachs

Supplementing a dog’s diet with tripe may help soothe sensitive stomachs and improve digestion. Symptoms like diarrhea, gas, and upset tummies may be alleviated by adding tripe to your dog’s diet. The naturally occurring probiotics and digestive enzymes in tripe are great dietary additives for dogs with food allergies or intolerances.

Vital Essentials Beef Tripe

Vital Essentials Beef Tripe is the perfect nutritional supplement that can be added to raw diets or traditional kibble. Made of pure, fresh Beef Tripe, this raw supplement contains an exotic taste that will entice even the pickiest of eaters. Beef Tripe is a superfood naturally high in protein and made with only a single ingredient, just 100% USA-made, grain-free Beef Tripe. The tripe acts as a natural supplement to add the benefits of raw into a dog’s diet. Vital Essentials Beef Tripe is available in Freeze-Dried Nibblets, Freeze-Dried Treats, and Frozen Patties. Each easy-to-digest variety provides superior canine nutrition for our pets.

If you aren’t supplementing your dog’s diet with tripe, maybe it’s time to give it a try. This stinky stuff may be the key to helping your dog look and feel their very best.

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