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Organ Meats: The Most Nutrient-Dense Foods You Can Offer to Your Pet

Often dismissed as unconventional and unappetizing, these cuts actually offer superior nourishment, and are great for improving your pet's nutrient intake. Here's how you can incorporate it into their meals and treats.

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

• 9 min read
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Organ meats are the non-muscular meats derived from cows, lambs, pigs and poultry. Some of the commonly consumed organ meats include the liver, heart and kidneys
  • Organ meats are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals necessary to support your pet’s biological functions, as well as high-quality proteins and amino acids
  • One of the most valuable compounds found in high amounts in organ meats is alpha-lipoic acid, an organosulfur compound that plays a role in numerous biological processes and exerts antioxidative properties
  • You can feed organ meats to your pet raw, freeze-dried, dehydrated or gently cooked, as a nutritious treat or as a meal topper to a nutritionally complete, homemade diet

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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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