Green Tripe for Dogs

Tripe is one of the raw materials many dog owners initially turn their nose up at, before understanding how valuable it actually is. Hardly any other raw material is so often mocked and, at the same time, so valued by experienced dog owners. We explain what tripe is, why it can be interesting for your dog, and what you should know about its typical smell.

What is tripe?

Tripe is the first and largest stomach compartment of ruminants such as cattle or sheep. That's where digestion of grass and plant fibres begins, before the food moves on into the actual stomach. The distinction between green and bleached tripe is important: green tripe is unwashed and untreated, while bleached tripe is cleaned for human consumption and in the process loses most of its natural constituents. For canine nutrition, green, unprocessed tripe is deliberately used.

In feeding, tripe comes in several forms: as a dried chew in strips or cubes, raw or frozen as part of a BARF-orientated diet, or processed as an ingredient within a larger recipe. If gently produced, each of these forms retains part of the natural constituents from green tripe.

Why tripe for dogs?

Green tripe contains natural digestive enzymes as well as undigested plant residue, which acts as fibre. This combination can support your dog's gut flora in a natural way. Tripe is also high in protein and low in fat, which makes it a popular entry point into more natural feeding, especially for dog owners trying chews beyond classic muscle meat for the first time.

One point belongs to honest information: green tripe smells intense, which some dog owners initially find takes getting used to. This smell is normal and a sign that the tripe is unprocessed and hasn't been chemically cleaned.

Tripe at NANDOO

At NANDOO, we deliberately use green, unprocessed tripe rather than bleached versions. You'll find it in selected products among our natural chews, clearly declared and without detours.

That way, your dog gets a raw material that stays as natural as they'd know it from a prey animal, including the typical, strong smell many dogs find particularly appealing.

You'll find further honestly explained raw materials in our raw materials lexicon.