Kelp is an amazing Sea Vegetable and is a wonderful source of minerals including Iodine, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron and Calcium. Kelp has many attributes with important implications for your dog. The Iodine in Kelp can assist in producing thyroid hormones which dogs can use to maintain healthy metabolism. Kelp is Anti Cystic, Anti Rheumatic and has Anti Inflammatory properties. Kelp is also great for digestive health. The benefits to your dog are numerous and assist in maintaining their overall health. Supplementing your dogs diet with Kelp can improve K9 Arthritis, reduce allergies and skin irritations like dryness and eczema. Because the protein in Kelp is bio available it aids in the digestion of Amino Acids that in turn help the speedy recovery of tissue. The Iodine content of Kelp and the other minerals and nutrients also assist in maintaining a well balanced glandular system and are very beneficial for dogs with hyper thyroidism. Dogs that ingest Kelp regularly are less likely to have fleas which is one of the many reasons why we need to consider adding this to their diet. Just as with humans it also relieves hypertension, prevents high blood pressure, protects against kidney and bladder infections and other respiratory diseases. Its powerful antioxidant properties can also combat radiation exposure. In older dogs Kelp can help with treating senility, mastitis and even cancer. The benefits are vast and Kelp is said to be one of the secrets to providing dogs and their owners with healthier, happier, longer lives.
