This may be better served somewhere like the health forum. I wasnt sure? I read a very interesting article the other day that I thought may deserve some mentioning perhaps mostly for rescues that get chins with these related health problems. Anywho the article stated that lab rats that developed diabetic obesity(sp?) due to being fed an exclusively high sugar diet experienced significant weight loss and blood sugar and insulin levels were stabalized at a healthy level when fed pumpkin seeds as part of their diet. Im not sure on the amounts per body weight or any specific details. Ill look for the article tomorrow again. However I was currious as to what others thoughts would be on the possible health benefits this would afford chins with such problems. Perhaps in moderation considering most seeds have high fat levels which are extremely bad for a chins liver but it is interesting to note that there was cell regeneration in the lab rats with organ damage because of diabetic obesity.
I also just suddenly thought that perhaps I should make it clear that I AM NOT advocating feeding your chins a high sugar diet and feeding pumpkin seeds will make everything ok. I just want to make sure thats not percieved incorrectly. I FIRMLY believe sugar should be extremely limited in a chins diet. I just thought this article to be thought provoking and perhaps of some benefit to someone.
I also just suddenly thought that perhaps I should make it clear that I AM NOT advocating feeding your chins a high sugar diet and feeding pumpkin seeds will make everything ok. I just want to make sure thats not percieved incorrectly. I FIRMLY believe sugar should be extremely limited in a chins diet. I just thought this article to be thought provoking and perhaps of some benefit to someone.
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