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Parsnips: This Holiday Side Dish Can Be a Crunchy Pet Treat

With the holidays just around the corner, this humble but versatile vegetable should be part of your dinner spread. If you've got a few pieces to share, add them to your pet's food bowl so they can enjoy its crunchy goodness.

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

• 6 min read
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Parsnips have a naturally nutty or earthy flavor, with a hint of sweetness, like a carrot. This crunchy vegetable has plenty to offer, including vitamins C, K and folate, as well as antioxidants, which can all benefit your digestive health and immunity
  • Many of its benefits come from its wide array of phytochemicals, including the flavonols kaempferol and quercetin, which have immune-boosting, antioxidant, cancer-protective and cardioprotective benefits for you and your pet
  • The phytochemicals falcarinol (FaOH) and falcarindiol (FaDOH), which are unique to the Apiaceae plant family, also have anti-inflammatory and antifungal activities, and even potential anticancer effects
  • Add small amounts of parsnips to your pet's meal. Cut them up into small, bite-sized pieces to prevent any choking hazard

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bark & whiskers disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor. Dr. Karen Becker cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make medical recommendations for your pet without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Your pet's medical protocol should be given by your holistic veterinarian.

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