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Any juicers in here?

Posted : 12/30/2008 6:04:56 PM

I've just recently starting juicing again. I've read that saving the pulp is a good idea and can be used in breads and other things. Seems like the dogs could benefit from the pulp. In my kitchen, right now...I have about a cup of mostly carrot pulp with some spinich pulp. Any reason why I shouldn't give them some of it?

brookcove

Posted : 12/30/2008 7:49:10 PM

Go forit! It's a great sourceof both soluble (probiotic) and insoluble (colon conditioning) fiber. Plus some nutrients along for the ride.

Sera_J

Posted : 12/30/2008 8:07:20 PM

I give it to the dogs, all the time.... it's part of the reason I splurged on the juicer (I feed raw :o) I loooove it. I juice lots of things.. and they get the remnants with some yogurt.

My staples are: Spinach, carrots, parsley and apple/pear. Sometimes chard or other leafy greens.

I also add other seasonal fruit when available. I am just careful with the citrus. I'll add a touch of lemon to bring out the flavor in berries or part of an orange, but if the dogs are getting the pulp I go easy on the citrus.

Yay for juicing! :)

Sera_J

Posted : 12/30/2008 8:09:19 PM

and btw - they prefer it when I add berries. Logan would do a back handspring for a strawberry :o) LOL

CoBuHe

Posted : 12/30/2008 8:46:38 PM

Sera_J
I am just careful with the citrus

Thanks both! This citrus comment makes me just a bit nervous. Why do I need to be concerned with their citrus intake? I treat them most mornings with several pieces of frozen tangelo each. Tongue Tied

lmack1129

Posted : 1/3/2009 8:29:24 AM

I am learning new things here every minute!!! SO dogs are ok to have oranges, tangerines, lemons? Citrus fruits?

Sera_J

Posted : 1/4/2009 6:17:19 PM

Oh, I wouldn't worry about citrus in general, but in larger quantities (so I've read, anyway) it can maybe cause problems, just due to it's acidity. I give my dogs bites of orange all the time and as long as there is not more than an orange or two juiced I still give them remnants. Sorry to make you worry!