The Simple Fixes Your Dog’s Organs Are Praying For
1. Moisture.
- Add water. Clean water, which is usually not from the tap. If you live somewhere that you can get spring water, even better.
- Bone broth, raw goat milk, and cucumber juice are all creative ways to add flavor and, more importantly, flow.
2. Organs and Glands.
Liver and heart aren’t extras. They’re the keys that unlock protein digestion.
Without them, the body stalls like a car with no ignition.
In addition organs like brain, kidney, spleen, lung, thymus (sweetbreads), and cartilage-rich cuts like trachea or gullet can offer powerful nutrients that support detox, boost immunity, and help the body process and eliminate excess nitrogen more efficiently.
Bonus Tip:
Feeding just muscle meat can overwhelm the system with nitrogenous waste. Organs offer co-factors (like B-vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants) that help the body metabolize and excrete nitrogen more effectively - essentially turning “debris” into usable energy or flushing it out cleanly.
3. Fiber from the Earth.
Add some lightly cooked spinach, kale, zucchini, or pumpkin to support digestion and detox. Cooking helps break down fibers and reduce anti-nutrients like oxalates in greens. Pumpkin is especially soothing for the gut and rich in fiber.
Incorporate fermented veggies like plain sauerkraut - in small amounts - to introduce beneficial microbes and support nitrogen elimination through improved gut function.
Bonus Tip:
You can ferment your own dog-safe veggies like zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli stems, cucumbers, and carrots. Just make sure:
- You use only sea salt and water (no vinegar).
- Avoid onions, garlic, or any spices - they’re toxic to dogs.
- Start with a tiny amount (1 tsp for small dogs, 1 tbsp for large dogs), and observe for sensitivity.
- Drain off excess brine to reduce salt intake.
*From my own experience fermented vegetables, when used properly, can act as natural probiotics and support the liver by improving gut microbial balance. But remember, more isn’t better. With detoxification, especially in pets, the goal is gentle and consistent, not aggressive. Always introduce slowly, and rotate the vegetables to provide a variety of nutrients and support different detox pathways.
4. Gentle Natural Support.
Celery. Cilantro. Wild blueberries. A sliver of burdock root. Fresh thyme.
These aren’t just garnish - they’re cleanup support.
Whole-body helpers that don’t overwhelm or confuse the system.
5. Protein Rotation.
Stop worshipping one protein like it’s holy.
Chicken, beef, turkey, duck, lamb, fish - they each have their strengths.
Dogs are built for variety.
Don’t feed them like a vending machine with one option.
Oh…please have patience! Just because they don’t gobble up a new protein right away doesn’t mean they don’t like it. Dogs aren’t picky! They’re intelligent!