Because green tripe has low phosphorus levels and the smell is appealing to most dogs. Not to mention, feeding green tripe adds moisture to the diet. If a dog living with kidney problems or chronic renal failure is on a low or no protein diet and not feeling the food – green tripe may be the answer.
2 - Green Tripe is Rich in Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll makes green plants green and the reason green tripe is a great source is because of the grass being digested. This means that green tripe is also a great food to detox the blood and lymph system; according to
WebMD, chlorophyll may prevent certain cancers.
3 - Green Tripe Contains the Bacteria that's in Most Commercial Probiotics
Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a species of probiotic bacteria found in the gut and other places of the body and used in many probiotic supplements. Lactobacillus supports the digestive system, absorbs nutrients, and fights off disease. This is exciting to me because I'm having Scout's gut microbiome tested.
PRO TIP: I like to keep 1 pound chubs of green tripe on hand for my dogs because it thaws quickly in warm water (within a few hours), making it my go to when I wake up in the middle of the night realizing that I haven't thawed any food.
Can't Feed Green Beef Tripe?
If you're reading this and thinking that your dog can't have beef tripe - if the reason is because of a protein sensitivity or because beef tripe is too rich, there are other proteins you can try...
