Tripe & Beef

Firstly fatty acids. Tripe is an excellent source of fatty acids most notably Omega 3 and Omega 6 both of which boost your dogs immune system, reduce joint inflammation all while maintaining a healthy coat and skin. If your dog doesn’t like oily fish, tripe is an excellent alternative which still provides the fatty acids needed to maintain that perfect shiny coat.

The technical nitty gritty: tripe has the near perfect calcium-to-phosphorus ratio 1:1 making tripe a naturally balanced protein. Phosphorous is essential in the function of organs including the heart and kidney while helping to form bones and teeth, calcium is also essential for bone structure.

The Amino Acids: 70% of amino acids that are provided by tripe are not available within muscle meats

·         Leucine – essential for muscle memory and repair

·         Proline- helps to heal wounds and supports and production of cartilage

·         Aspartic acid- boosts antibody production

Gut health:

Tripe provides the essential probiotics and enzymes needed for gut health:

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a healthy probiotic that competes with harmful bacteria therefore promoting gut health, they help aid the healing of the gut flora which is especially important if your dog has been taking antibiotics.

Digestive enzymes- tripe provides the digestive enzymes within your dogs digestive system. The more digestive enzymes present the more vitamins, minerals and useable energy your dog will be able receive from food. Tripe is especially important where dogs have pancreas issues, as digestive enzymes are produced by the pancreas, feeding a protein which is jam-packed with digestive enzymes aids digestion by lessening the load on the pancreas.

Does your dog eat other dogs poop? Coprophagia cravings may be satisfied by feeding your dog tripe as it gives them the nutrients they are craving from other dogs waste.

·         Riboflavin (vitamin B2) the energy provider! Riboflavin is vital for maintaining healthy energy levels, a healthy metabolism and a strong immune system. This vitamin is especially important for pregnant or nursing dogs as it supports growing pups.

·         Niacin (Vitamin B3) – aids in the regulation of glucose levels and converts proteins and fats into energy.

·         Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) – improves your dogs metabolism and cardiovascular health.

·         Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) – is crucial for neurological function and for the production of red blood cells

Minerals:

·         Zinc – boosts the immune system, promotes good digestion and a healthy coat and skin. Zinc also helps speed up the healing of wounds.

·         Iron- enhances your dogs attention, concentration and memory.

·         Selenium – promotes a healthy immune system and helps your dogs ability to fight off infections

Fatty acids:

Beef is a source of essential fatty acids including omega-3 and omega-6 both of which contribute to a healthy coat and skin.