What about dried veggies? I have a newly rescued Ekkie with some previous weight issues and I need foraging treats that aren’t fatty so I was thinking dried veggies?
Hi Kate,
This is Patty responding to your question. My article was posted in Jamieleigh’s name due to a technical problem. All of the same info applies to dried veggies. The caloric intake is higher and the nutritional value is lower than in fresh foods. Vitamin C is destroyed in the drying process and both A and C are depleted by exposure to air. As foraging toy treats, they are fine. Just be certain they are NOT sulfered or salted.
Very helpful info…thanks…I was unaware of this!!
What about dried veggies? I have a newly rescued Ekkie with some previous weight issues and I need foraging treats that aren’t fatty so I was thinking dried veggies?
Hi Kate,
This is Patty responding to your question. My article was posted in Jamieleigh’s name due to a technical problem. All of the same info applies to dried veggies. The caloric intake is higher and the nutritional value is lower than in fresh foods. Vitamin C is destroyed in the drying process and both A and C are depleted by exposure to air. As foraging toy treats, they are fine. Just be certain they are NOT sulfered or salted.