Spinach as a complementary food
Spinach is a good supplement for dogs because it contains many important vitamins and minerals. He is also an important iron supplier.
Feed the spinach steamed and mashed
So that your dog can better absorb the food, you should definitely feed the spinach lightly steamed and pureed. Spinach is difficult to digest as it is not chopped up.
Too much oxalic acid
Spinach has a natural content of oxalic acid. Fed from time to time and in small amounts, spinach isn't harmful at all. Healthy dogs excrete oxalic acid without any problems.
Care should be taken with dogs prone to developing kidney stones. Spinach should be avoided in the feed here. Feeding one-sided spinach is also not advisable.