my dog nibbles Jerusalem Artichoke leaves

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  1. William_Blakers

    William_Blakers Junior Member

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    Does anybody know if my dog will have ill effects from eating Jerusalem Artichoke leaves?
     
  2. Grahame

    Grahame Senior Member

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    I don't know the scientific answer to that William, but I reckon dogs are smarter than us when it comes to eating stuff. I reckon the dog knows what it's doing.
     
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    Couldn't be any worse than eating garlic hey Grahame.
     
  4. Michaelangelica

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    Animals are their own herbalists
    Artichokes ( leaves) and similar herbs in the family (St Mary's Thistle seeds) are excellent, in fact amazing, liver 'tonics'
    Perhaps something worth remembering this holiday season?
     
  5. Woz

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    >Jerusalem Artichoke leaves
    >Artichokes ( leaves) and similar herbs in the family (St Mary's Thistle seeds)

    Psst! Different family.
     
  6. Michaelangelica

    Michaelangelica Junior Member

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    Sorry i was referring to Globe Artichoke, I missed the Jerusalem bit
     

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