Cruciferous vegetables: “Superfoods” in dog and cat diets?

We take a look at kale and broccoli as health beneficial ingredients in pet foods, as well as cruciferous vegetables in general and their place in human and pet products.

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Cruciferous vegetables do find their way into pet foods, but their health claims are based largely on human food research rather than the little-available pet research. | (Kira_Yan I Shutterstock.com)
Cruciferous vegetables do find their way into pet foods, but their health claims are based largely on human food research rather than the little-available pet research. | (Kira_Yan I Shutterstock.com)

For the past few months, amid a coronavirus pandemic, this column has covered more light-spirited topics. But now, it is time to get down to business with foods that are “good for you” like kale and broccoli. These epitomize the cruciferous vegetables that are supposedly healthy beyond basic nutrition. So, does this apply to the nutrition of dogs and cats too? We should explore.

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