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Can dogs eat Skirret?

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Overview

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The skirret's leaves and roots are non-toxic to humans and livestock. However, the safety of feeding this green vegetable to dogs is unconcluded because of the lack of research. Although, many beneficial nutrients are found in skirrets, such as copper, fiber, magnesium, and zinc. Because of its medicinal properties, it is best not to give skirret to dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Skirret, or Sium sisarum, is rich in natural sugar (sucrose), which boosts energy levels.
  • Skirret is high in fiber which promotes healthy digestion.
  • The root is rich in minerals, including zinc, copper, magnesium, manganese, and iron, essential in organ functions and metabolic processes.

Risks

health-risks
  • The tough wooden core is a potential choking hazard to dogs.
  • Excessive consumption of skirret might cause damage to the intestines.
  • Skirret is not known to be toxic to dogs, and humans have used the leaves for salad, the root as a root vegetable similar to a parsnip; the leaves are also given to livestock as feed; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding skirret to dogs.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, skirret roots are believed to have antipyretic, diuretic, relieving headache, and lowering blood pressure effects for humans; it is not suitable as a food option for dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Always get professional advice from a holistic veterinarian before using a plant medicinally for your dog.

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