Kelp
Also appears on labels as: dried kelp, dried organic kelp, seaweed, dried golden algae, marine microalgae oil, dulse powder
Dried seaweed, or in the algae oil case, cultured marine microalgae.
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- Where it comes from
- Harvested or farmed marine sources, dried and milled.
- Why it's in the product
- Trace minerals, especially iodine. Algae oil is a plant-source of DHA, useful in vegetarian and fish-free formulas.
- Safety and toxicity
- Safe in the small amounts used. Kelp is a concentrated iodine source, and iodine excess as well as deficiency can affect thyroid function, so the inclusion rate matters.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- Worth mentioning to your vet if your pet is being treated for a thyroid condition.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
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