09/05/2022
TRY THIS HOT WEATHER FOOD TIP FOR YOUR DOG! 🥵☀️🐕
Like us, our dogs lose fluids and electrolytes in hot weather or while exercising. Without sufficient fluid intake they can easily become dehydrated. However, dehydration can also be a concern when your dog has bouts of vomiting and diarrhea or simply won’t drink enough water.
One great way to rehydrate your pets are cucumbers! 🥒 Made up of 95% water, this very low-calorie food makes a terrific crunchy snack for your pup. This “fruit” is also great for providing vitamins C and K as well as electrolytes such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and phosphorous. They also contain an antioxidant called “cucurbitacin,” which has been shown to inhibit the activity of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), a well-studied pro-inflammatory enzyme, and according to researchers may help help stop cancer cells from reproducing.
🥒How to feed: When possible, buy organic or spray-free cucumbers. Cut into bite-size pieces appropriate for your dog’s size. Feed as a treat or add to your dog’s food. You can offer with the peel on or off.
💧To make a refreshing electrolyte-infused drink, soak cucumbers in water overnight. Remove cucumbers and offer the water to your pup. Whenever adding anything to your pet’s water bowl, always have a bowl of pure, clean water available as well.
👉To discover more superfoods you can share in your dog’s bowl and more healthy treat alternatives, plus tips on how much you should be incorporating into your pet’s diet, check out our book The Forever Dog. www.Foreverdog.com
