Alfalfa

Alfalfa is one of the most nutritionally complete foods, providing nutrients needed by dogs to sustain wellbeing. The green leaves of the alfalfa plant are an excellent source of digestible soluble fiber and chlorophyll. Alfalfa has also been shown to be a source of protein and rich source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. It also contains the entire spectrum of known vitamins including Vitamin A (Beta Carotene), Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Biotin, Choline, Pantothenic acid, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Tocopherols), and Vitamin K.

3 Responses

  1. Can you recommend any pet foods that contain alfalfa?

    AK

  2. Andrew,

    Wow, great question! I updated the Comparison Chart (click on the link in the right-hand column of the blog) to show the natural or holistic brands that include alfalfa. Not surprisingly, the top brands carry it, the not-so-top brands don’t.

    In order of my preference:

    HealthyPetNet (the food is called Life’s Abundance)

    Canidae

    Blue Buffalo

    Wellness

    Flint River Ranch contains it but I’m not fond of this brand

    Keep those cards and letters coming!

    Teresa Holladay
    The Holistic Pet Food Blog
    http://holisticpetfood.wordpress.com

  3. Techni-Cal Natural Blends (Royal Canin) has alfalfa.. Is an all natural blend.. With very small fruits and stuff etc..

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