Can dogs eat Amaranth leaves?

can dogs eat amaranth leavesNo

Overview

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No, never let dogs eat amaranth leaves. Amaranth, also known as the Redroot pigweed contains antinutritional and toxic components, which are unhealthy and dangerous for canines.

Risks

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  • Amaranth contains anti-nutritional and toxic components that are dangerous for dogs. It is not advisable to eat the plant if grown inorganically.
  • Though amaranth grain has been used in some high-end dog food, the FDA does not recommend feeding amaranth leaves to dogs.
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