Many dogs suffer from a deficiency of omega fatty acids. Chia seeds contain a high amount of important omega fatty acids, which help make the skin and coat healthier, shinier, and more naturally oily. With chia, a dog’s coat grows stronger and faster. Chia’s fatty acids lubricate a dog’s skin, reduce itching, and increase the skin’s resilience.
Chia can help with skin inflammation as well as redness or tenderness in the ears and paws. Chia seeds support a dog’s digestion and intestinal health by forming mucilage in the gut and creating a protective film on the intestinal surface. This helps the dog recover from an irritated gut, stomach upsets, or diarrhea, and it also supports the body in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
Because chia seeds contain plenty of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and amino acids, they have properties that can help reduce inflammation and allergies. In addition, chia can speed up the healing of soft tissue injuries and wounds. Chia may also help with joint stiffness, because it improves the quality of synovial fluid.
A dog’s intestinal tract is relatively short and is relatively inefficient at digesting plant-based nutrients. For this reason, whole seeds should be broken up while dry, for example using a mortar, or after soaking in liquid by blending with a blender. Chia meal is ready to use as-is. Chia gel keeps in the refrigerator for about a week. The seeds can be soaked in any liquid.
Dosage, seeds: approx. 1 tsp (small dogs) – 2 tbsp (large dogs) per day/dag, meal: 1 tsp (small dogs) – 4 tbsp (large dogs) per day/dag. 1 dl of whole seeds weighs about 80 g, and meal about 40 g. If you notice any change in the dog’s condition for the worse, stop feeding and contact a veterinarian if needed. There are no known allergies to chia, but as with other nutrients, it is possible to develop an allergy to chia.
Nutrients on average: Energy 524 kcal per 100 g: Protein 21.2%, fiber 33.7%, fat 31.4%. Storage: Store meal in a cool place, seeds in a cool place/at room temperature, protected from moisture and strong sunlight.
Chia de Gracia chia seeds are a 100% gluten-free and additive-free natural product. No doping withdrawal period. Importer and manufacturer/importör: Chia de Gracia, 00180 HKI chiadegracia@gmail.com
