Giving Algae to your Dog
Algae could be classified into her section, but it's nutritious properties are so important for the health of dogs that it deserves a special section. As a source of iodine, it has no rival. I recently saw this in a British magazine:
"Iodine is really recommended for the pregnant woman. It is particularly necessary during the period of teenhood, for the development of the reproduction organs and especially in the case of women, so that this development can be brought about faster than in the man. Sufficient intake of iodine foments the growth of abundant hair and contributes to the good health of the skin; lack of it dries the skin and provokes hair loss. The increase of iodine intake helps the digestion and the assimilation of grease elements in the food. Organic iodine -- which is the only way in which the thyroid gland can use it -- favors a better retention and use of the calcium and phosphate. Thyroid insufficiencies, although not that important, can provoke bone malformations similar to rickets. Organic iodine is also very important in the fight against pathogenic germs and their toxins. The secretions of the thyroid gland are clearly bactericides. Organic iodine possesses a direct influence on the formation of red blood cells and increases their number. In olden times, Greek gladiators used to eat algae in their food. Some American Indian tribes once a year used to organize expeditions to the coast of milk for algae, of which they no doubt appreciated the therapeutic virtues against diseases. Greek peasants currently eat a lot of raw algae salad, seasoned with salt, oil and vinegar. Algae, a natural seafood, does not contain any chemical or medicine stimulant and possess more minerals and vitamins than many cultivated products in weakened grounds."
Algae are not an anti-natural food for dogs. They usually get them from the intestinal contents of the herbivorous animals that eat them in small doses. The use of sea algae is very praised in the canine world, because it provides a dark pigmentation in the eyes, snout and nails. But there's no question that the real fame is due to the fact that it stimulates the growth of the hair; and because it is a glandular tonic, it also stimulates the general development of the body and leads to the formation of strong bones. I'm happy to have been responsible for making this wonderful product of nature so popular amongst dog breeders around the world. I have also established its use on the field with cattle, goats, sheep and farm birds. As well as for all kinds of race animals, from the horse to the pigeon, including the Greyhound. The first time I presented algae to the canine world was at the beginning of the 30s, when I was a student; this product was disdained back then, but it is already very popular all around the world. The only thing you must make sure is that the algae you use comes from a reliable, healthy source, and not from a seaside dump.
