Can dogs eat flaxseed? What's the right amount for my dog's diet?

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Are flaxseeds good for dogs? How much should I give to a 22 kg dog? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 11 months and 28 days old | 49 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Flaxseeds are good for dogs; especially if they are normally given a vegetarian diet. Flaxseeds are a good source of essential fatty acids and B vitamins, so are good to add to a daily diet if you are feeding home-cooked food. Be sure to crush the seeds before feeding though. Otherwise, the seed will not be properly digested and the dog will miss-out on the nutrients. I hope that helps and all is well with Cooper.

Can dogs eat flaxseed? What's the right amount for my dog's diet?

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