Due to its central role in the body, the liver is susceptible to a wide variety of problems that can threaten the health of dogs, so itâs important for owners to be aware of the signs and causes of liver disease in order to keep your pet in optimum health!
Chia seed. Chia seed is obtained most commonly from Salvia hispanica of the Lamiaceae family. Other plants referred to as chia include golden chia (Salvia columbariae) and the flowering herbaceous perennial Salvia polystachya, which is rarely cultivated and the seeds are not used. The seeds of Salvia columbariae are used medicinally and for food.
However, an ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds actually contains 9 grams of fat. Considering that almost all the carbs in chia seeds are fiber, the majority of calories in them actually comes from fat. In fact, by calories, chia seeds are around 80% fat. This makes them an excellent high-fat plant food.