Chicory Greens

Chicory greens give cats no nutrition, at most a small fibrous leaf to sniff at.

One small chopped piece (about a teaspoon) per serving, never at the expense of the main diet and within about 10% of daily energy intake.

Rinse each leaf under running water and chop it very fine; a little raw is acceptable, or blanch it, with no vinaigrette, dressing, salt or garlic.

**Most cats walk away from its bitterness, so refusing it is normal and it should never be forced**; its inulin fibre **causes gas and loose stools in larger amounts**; **skip dressed salads with onion and chicory root drinks**, and cats need animal tissue.

Chicory greens are very low in calories and carry dietary fibre of the inulin type along with folate and vitamin K, so they make a light vegetable treat.

1-2 washed, chopped leaves per serving (about a teaspoon for a small dog), blanched if your dog digests it better, within about 10% of daily energy intake and alongside complete dog food.

Rinse each leaf under running water, shake it dry and chop it; a little raw is fine, or blanch it, with no vinaigrette, dressing, salt or garlic.

**It tastes bitter and acceptance varies, so never push it**; the inulin fibre **causes gas and loose stools in larger amounts**; **skip dressed salads with onion and chicory root coffee**, and **contact a vet** if vomiting or diarrhoea continues.