Green tea & cancer
Cornell research found green tea extract cut cell growth by 50% in four canine cancer cell lines: Mast Cell Cancer, Bone cancer (osteosarcoma), Mammary cancer.
Green tea extract cut dog cancer cell growth by 50% in lab tests
Green tea is loaded with powerful plant compounds called polyphenols, including EGCG. And the research coming out on dogs is truly fascinating. Here's what every pet parent should know.
Want to try a simple green tea food topper?
See the recipe below ↓
What the science is telling us
Four ways green tea polyphenols may support your dog's health from the inside out.
Less liver inflammation
Over 12 weeks, green tea polyphenols calmed key inflammatory signals and reduced liver fat and damage.
Better gut health
Green tea polyphenols eased markers of intestinal inflammation and influenced gut bacteria.
Oral health
Green tea catechins may freshen breath, and a matcha formula reduced plaque. Hello, dog kisses!
From our book The Forever Dog
Decaf green tea food topper
One of the easiest ways to add a little extra goodness to your dog's bowl. Organic decaf green tea adds moisture to kibble and is perfect for rehydrating freeze-dried food.
The Recipe
- Combine 3 cups purified water with 1 tea bag or 1 tbsp loose decaf green tea.
- Steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tea leaves and cool.
- Refrigerate in a covered glass pitcher for up to 3 days.
How much to add
Per morning and evening meal
Cats
1 tbsp
Small dogs
⅛ cup
Medium dogs
¼–½ cup
Large dogs
½–1 cup
Ice cube hack
Pour prepared tea into ice cube trays and freeze for grab-and-go food toppers. In The Forever Dog, we also describe using one cube per 10 pounds of body weight daily.
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