eddie1 2 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Is there any goodness in feeding a dog green tripe mixed in with dry food ? local pet shop sells it 40p per lb.can a dogs diet benefit from it ? thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Country Joe 1,411 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 If I remember right, its not high in protein, I think 11% it is usefull if you have a picky eater, as most Dogs love it, especially the Green stuff, although my pup wont touch it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 1,922 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 It must have something beneficial in it as lots of animals, including some wild dogs and my kelpies always eat the tripe on their kills first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnrthrfrd 223 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 My 3 get tripe every day mixed with beef and chicken mince plus raw chicken wings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 just minced 4 tripes , dogs love them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,594 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I never give mine tripe, she likes it but I was under the impression it didn't really have any nutritional value, I might be wrong though?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Sorry: copied the following as I couldn't be arsed to write it all up again: Tripe Analysis A sample of green tripe was analyzed by Woodson-Tenent Laboratories, Inc. in Gainesville, Georgia. The results for sample #G97-16346 are as follows: Moisture 71.37% Crude Fat 11.70% Protein 15.82% Ash 1.23% Phosphorous 0.14% Calcium 0.12% Calories 756.35 cal/lb. pH 6.12 Lactic Acid Bacteria 12,000 CFU/G Linoleic Acid (EFA) 2.72% Linolenic Acid (EFA) 0.37% and this: In an analysis of a sample of green tripe by a Woodson-Tenant Lab in Atlanta, Georgia, (see end of this article for full details) it was discovered that the calcium:phosphorous ratio is 1:1, the overall pH is on the acidic side which is better for digestion, protein is 15.1, fat 11.7 & it contained the essential fatty acids, Linoleic & Linolenic, in their recommended proportions. Also discovered, was the presence of Lactic Acid Bacteria. Lactic Acid Bacteria, also known as Lactobacillus Acidophilus, is the good intestinal bacteria. It is the main ingredient in probiotics. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Man 196 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 years ago, i use to get it very fresh, from a local butcher that slaughter his own cattle. Its very good, when fresh, but a lot now a days, is cooked and minced, taking out the nutritional value. If you can find a butcher, or abatoir, that will let you take tripe away fresh, then that is the best way, in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 when john drops my tripe of there still warm the cattle have just been slaughtered and i get mine within the hour , i hang them to dry them then mince into 2ltr icecream pots and freeze them down for a week or two to kill any nasties and this seems to work fine for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mac 30 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Its like any offal/organ meat , it has its values and place in a diet of meat just like any other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddie1 2 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 thanks lads it was more to do with variety in the dogs diet did,not want the dogs "blowing up" with it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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