Green Tripe and its benefits.
Green Tripe has gained popularity as a feed option for dogs in recent years. You might be wondering, what actually is Green Tripe and how does it benefit my animal?
To put it plainly, Green Tripe is a superfood for your furry friend.
Ruminant animals have 4 compartments contained in their stomachs, the Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum and Abomasum. Each of these stomachs have a different purpose and Green Tripe is obtained from the first of these stomachs, the Rumen.
The Rumen is the compartment of the stomach where fermentation happens. Billions of microbes break down the fibers of the plant matter the animal has eaten, allowing nutrients to be absorbed from fiber-rich roughage that is typically indigestible by mammalian digestive systems.
Green Tripe refers to Tripe that has no further processing post mortem. At most, it will be roughly cleaned with water, as opposed to washed Beef Tripe, which is bleached and thoroughly cleaned with all internal matter removed. Green Tripe can contain residues of pre-digested plant remains. This offers so many benefits to your dog, such as probiotic cultures and valuable minerals that otherwise would be indigestible.
One of the great strengths of Green Tripe is the natural digestive enzymes and probiotics contained within, such as amylase, lipase, protease and lactobacillus acidophilus.
Amylase - Helps to break down carbohydrates. This is particularly beneficial for dogs as they produce low amounts of this enzyme naturally.
Lipase - Helps to break down fats. This is beneficial for pets as it makes the fats contained in our raw feeds easier to absorb and digest.
Protease - Helps to break down proteins. This is beneficial for pets as it aids in the breakdown of proteins to amino-acids, making nutrients highly bioavailable.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus - Green Tripes live, active and highly beneficial bacteria. The benefits for pets include boosting of the immune system and aiding in digestion. Due to its probiotic nature, it also helps to manage the gut microbiome, aiding inflammation and fecal consistency.
Green Tripe also contains a nearly perfect 1:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio. This optimal ratio is ideal for supporting bone health, dental health and overall nutrient absorption.
In the wild, carnivores often consume the stomach of their prey first, gaining access to the essential nutrients not found in muscle meat alone. This is still hard wired into your pet, making our Green Tripe Medallions highly palatable.
Green Tripe benefits
Improved palatability
The smell of Green Tripe is irresistible to dogs, tying into their primal DNA and feeding habits in the wild. Tripe in our mixed blend Medallions adds to the palatability of those products
Dental health
Chewy texture helps to reduce plaque and tartar buildup
Allergy relief
Green Tripe is a gentle protein source that can help with a reduction in inflammation and itchy skin
Skin health
Fatty acids present in Green Tripe maintain a shiny coat and healthy skin
It is recommended to feed Green Tripe as part of a balanced raw diet. Our Protein, Heart and Tripe mixes provide balanced nutrition and are a great way to get both muscle protein and Green Tripe into your pets in one easy Medallion.
Find our Green Tripe Medallions and our Protein, Heart and Tripe Medallions in-store and on our website today.
