I startedon my path ofraw feeding when I got my job at Darwin’s. I will never forget my first day;touring processingprocedures,hearing aboutour sourcing policies, volumes of product formulations, and reading booksupon booksfrom the various nutritionists we follow.It was overwhelming.

I get a giggle when J walks downstairs and enters a tripe-y smelling kitchen. The look on his face gives me joy. Frozen Tripe Patties: Our frozen patties are another excellent way to feed tripe. Once thawed, green tripe patties can be fed on their own or mashed and added to any meal. You even set aside a portion for Whiskers, as cats benefit from all the goodness of tripe, too!

Why is fresh, raw green tripe so hard to find?

The word tripe refers to the edible lining of the stomach of various grazing animals, notably cattle and sheep. Beef tripe is the most commonly available tripe today. Omasum tripe: This tripe, also known as book tripe or bible tripe, is a good compromise between the last two tripe types. It's ideal for producing sausages and other dishes where texture isn't as critical.

You can also try a different brand. Sourcing and processing have impacted how my dogs respond to a protein or a raw food blend. Choose Green Tripe Treats Insteadcat-tripe.jpgMs. Levy’s philosophy of raising dogs is called Natural Rearing & it means just what it says – raising the canine in such a way as to reproduce the way they would exist in their natural state. Natural rearing diets, such as NR (Natural Rearing) or BARF (Bones And Raw Food), are based on fresh foods such as raw meats, raw bones, raw vegetables & herbs. Because dogs in the wild would not eat every day, one day of fasting (only for adult dogs) per week is also recommended. This allows the animal to cleanse its body of toxins. If adding green tripe to your pet’s regular food, make sure the amount given (in addition to all other treats) does not exceed 10 percent of your pet’s daily calorie intake. Tripe is generally discarded by most butchers — but once you understand tripe nutrition, you’ll realize that this smelly supplement provides many health benefits to our furry four-legged pals.