Dandelions
Can your dog eat dandelions?
Yes, right out of the yard, assuming your yard has no pesticides. As we often talk about self-selection with essential oils, dogs will self-select herbs and plants too that will support their body. They can eat the stem, flower, leaves or roots.
There are many benefits of Dandelion for you to consider. The root and the leaves offer wellness properties.
Dandelion can help as part of a detox program and supports both the liver and kidneys — which is one reason we see it blended in the Liver Tonic from Adored Beast.
Benefits of Dandelion for your dog include:
Antioxidant, detoxifying
anti-inflammatory
diuretic, kidney stimulating
use caution in dogs with heart health concerns
Dandelion Root supports the liver & production of waste / elimination, Lecithin
may help manage healthy cholesterol levels
may help regulate blood sugar levels (Polyphenols)
may help manage the natural inflammatory response system
may help lower circulatory pressures (Polyphenols)
may aid in weight management
may support cellular health
may increase the strength of the immune system
may reduce gas
may stimulate the digestive system
prebiotic
Dandelion Leaves Benefits
Vitamins A, B, C, D E and K and B
Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium,
to name just a few high power nutrients!
Dandelion Root Benefits:
Great for Digestion and digestive health
So if your dog is eating dandelions in your yard — let him. Pick a few and try adding to his dinner. Look for the great herbal tinctures like Adored Beast Liver Tonic — it includes Dandelion!
Consider a recurring detox protocol — perhaps quarterly, bi-annually, or yearly. Or for some dogs, a regular maintenance plan.
Make yourself a dandelion tea and keep reading more on our blog!
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