Miss Helena Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I've thought of adding a bit of ground flaxseed to some of Bonnie's meals (for omega 3 etc). Is it safe for dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Depends on the dog. It can be pretty rough on the gut. Flaxseed oil is more digestible but some dogs with cereal intolerances react to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Helena Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Interesting, thanks poodlefan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 It's perfectly safe as long as it's freshly ground (it will go rancid within 10 minutes of being ground apparently). WHen my dog had cancer one of the things I fed him was cottage cheese blended with flaxoil and then I ground some flax seeds and mixed that in. There is something good in the freshly ground seed that is missing in the oil (lignans or something - a potent antioxidant). Anyway - he loved it. I used to also add honey and/or fruit to it and in fact I ate some of it myself LOL Either the oil or fresh ground seeds are excellent anyway. Good for the heart, hair, skin, you name it If you do grind your own seeds you can make it fairly fine but just be sure not to "heat" it when you grind it and feed it straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Ollie has cancer and he gets cottage cheese with flax oil on it... Not sure about the ground stuff though - I would have thought it would be a bit rough on the stomachs of most dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hey staffyluv. The original protocol by Johanna Budwig apparently recommends both the oil and the ground seeds (tho she recommends a proprietry mix that includes the ground seeds but stops them oxidising - going rancid - for those who can't or don't want to grind their own). http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/budw...ementation.html It's really not very gritty - no more so than the ground egg shells I give my dogs anyway. I didnt find it was rough on my dogs tummies (or mine) but if you're just using the oil that's good too. I hope Ollie does okay with his battle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Flaxseeds/oil should be rotated with other oils or fed in a blend - don't make it the only source of Omega oils you feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Flaxseeds/oil should be rotated with other oils or fed in a blend - don't make it the only source of Omega oils you feed. Absolutely... Ollie has fish oil as well and he also has fresh fish like tuna and salmon (not the canned stuff).. I did offer him sardines once and he walked away... spottychick, yes I know about the ground flax but unfortunately chemo damaged his stomach and digestive tract somewhat and his diet has to remain pretty bland, so it is only the oil for us.. The ground stuff tends to give him runny poo, so we avoid it now. We did try it in the beginning and we still have some here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 spottychick, yes I know about the ground flax but unfortunately chemo damaged his stomach and digestive tract somewhat and his diet has to remain pretty bland, so it is only the oil for us.. The ground stuff tends to give him runny poo, so we avoid it now. We did try it in the beginning and we still have some here. Oh sorry to hear that about his tummy - poor love! The oil will do tho - it's a shame the other oil Budwig recommends isn't available eh! I really hope you have success with your treatment for your lovely boy. It's such a difficult thing to deal with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kynta Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I did offer him sardines once and he walked away... - Bless him! I have also nursed a dog with cancer and I fed her the cold pressed flaxseed oil. It is kept in the fridge at the chemist. Can't comment on the ground seeds though ............. off to do some research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Helena Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thanks for all your replies...I've yet to give them a go, will pop a small quantity in her next batch of food I make up. Luckily she is one of those greedy chis who eat anything - including a raw piece of eggplant I dropped while making dinner last night ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Once you open the pack just make sure you keep it in the fridge, helena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Helena Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Once you open the pack just make sure you keep it in the fridge, helena. Hi raz! Indeedy, it does oxidise quickly from what I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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