If you own a pet, it's likely you've heard of tripe before. But what exactly is it and how does it benefit our pets? Does it REALLY smell that bad? We will cover all that and more in this blog post.
Tripe is what?
Let's start at the beginning - what is tripe? Tripe is the lining of the stomach from grazing type animals such as cows, bison, and sheep. This edible offal might not sounds the most appetizing, but dogs love it! Tripe can be found in several forms such as: raw, frozen, canned, treat form and freeze dried.
At Puppy Love, we dice and freeze dry our beef tripe. Freeze Drying retains up to 97 percent of a product's nutrients, so your pet will receive the benefits of tripe without having to deal with it raw. In this form, you also won't be hit by a strong, pungent tripe smell like you would with fresh, raw or canned tripe. Dogs of all sizes and ages can enjoy the bite-size pieces. This tasty treat is also suitable for cats.
Why is tripe good for my dog?
Tripe has been praised for it's amazing benefits for pets, and for many great reasons! The natural vitamin and mineral content of tripe makes it an excellent source of nutrition. This offal is high in protein, amino acids, omegas and fatty acids. Here are some nutritional elements that are naturally found in tripe and their benefits:
Probiotics & Digestive Enzymes
Gut health is important for everyone, human and animal. Tripe is loaded with probiotics and digestive enzymes that promote healthy stomach and digestion function. These elements are important in ensuring a healthy gut. Probiotics help your dog break down food and absorb the essential nutrients. Dogs with sensitives tummies can even enjoy tripe and gain the benefits of better digestion.
Vitamins & Minerals
Treat tripe is almost like giving your dog a multi vitamin supplement. Minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium, copper, selenium and Vitamins A, C, D, E, B Complex are found in tripe. All of which help support a healthy and happy dog.
Omega 6 & 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are essentials to a dog's health. Both of these omegas help maintain a strong immunity system, aid in controlling blood pressure and are even essential in brain development and function. Omega 3's are great for reducing inflammation and joint pain. Omega 6's help promote healthy cell function and repair.
In addition to providing your dog with essential nutrients, tripe can also aid in digestion and overall health. The benefits of this treat go beyond stomach health to include coat and fur, brain development, inflammation, and more.
About our Beef Tripe
Puppy Love Freeze Dried Beef Tripe is available in three sizes: 50g, 100g, 150g. Our tripe is proudly sourced and made in Canada. Like all of our products, there are NO additives, preservatives, or chemicals. Beef Tripe is single ingredient - so you know exactly what you are feeding your pet. This product can be enjoyed by both cats and dogs of all sizes and ages. You can give it to your pet as a treat, use it in training, as a food topper, or added in to your raw snack bowl creations, lick mats or pupsicles.