- History of Papaya
- Health Uses, Benefits of Papaya for your Dog and Cat
- Selecting and Use
- Preparing the Papaya
- How to Add Fresh Papaya to Your Dog’s, Cat’s Daily Diet
- Daily Dosage
The enzymes in papaya contain properties that are very beneficial.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Papaya contains papain and chymopapain – two unique protein-digesting enzymes that help to reduce:
- Inflammation
- Improve healing from burns
- The high levels of vitamin C, E and beta-caratene also help to reduce inflammation;
- These anti-inflammatory qualities are helpful in treating inflammatory conditions such as:
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Anti-fungal
- Natural treatment for ringworm
- Antioxidents
- Papaya is a rich source of antioxidants including:
- B vitamins;
- Carotene
- Beta carotene is used by the body to make Vitamin A
- Vitamin A is required to support healthy bones, cells and skin
- Flavonoids;
- Such as Lycopene
- Lycopene is thought to reduce the risk of:
- Cancer;
- Heart disease
- Macular degeneration
- Yellow fleshed papaya contains no lycopene
- Red-fleshed Papaya contains a high level of lycopene
- Folate
- Vitamin A, C and E
- Papaya has one of the highest concentrations of Vitamin C found in fruits
- Vitamin C enables the body’s production of collagen – an essential for the health of bones, gums, muscles and teeth
- Minerals:
- Magnesium
- Potassium;
- Essential to keeping blood pressure at a normal level
- Cancer protection
- Colon Cancer:
- Papaya helps provide protection against colon cancer
- The fiber in papaya helps to bind to cancer-causing toxins in the colon, thus protecting healthy colon cells from damage
- The high levels of Vitamin C, E and beta-carotene also help to protect against colon cancer
- Prostate Cancer:
- Adding papaya and green tea (use decaffeinated green tea only for dogs and cats) to the daily diet can significantly decreases the risk of prostate cancer
- Cardiovascular Health
- Papaya promotes the health of the cardiovascular system
- The carotenoids help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol
- Aids in the protection of
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetic heart disease
- Supports cardiovascular health by enabling a healthy heart beat
- Wormer
- Parasite remedy, natural wormer
- Papaya helps to irritate and destroy worms in the Gastrointestinal Tract (GI Tract);
- Read more about natural wormers here
- Digestive health
- Papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain, a digestive enzyme.
- Papain aids in the digestion of proteins and also helps alleviate allergies
- Papain is similar to Bromelain – a digestive enzyme derived from pineapples which is also to aid digestion, treat allergies, muscle, tendon, ligament injuries and trauma
- Papaya is an excellent source of fiber
- Eye Health
- The high levels of vitamin A, C and E and carotenoids found in Papaya help to prevent against:
- Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), and;
- Neovascular ARMD (associated with complete vision loss);
- For more on natural support for eye health you can read here
- Immune System Health
- The high level of vitamin A and C are immune system supporting and can help in the fight against:
- Colds
- Flu – canine influenza
- Muscle Health
- Supports healthy muscle development and maintenance
- Red-fleshed Papaya offers more health promoting properties than the yellow-fleshed papaya
- Look for Papaya that's lightly soft to the touch
- Hard papaya is lower in antioxidant content
- Leave the papaya out at room temperature until it starts to soften
- Once ripe store in the refrigerator and
within a few days of ripening prepare as per below.
- Remove the skin of the papaya
- Remove the seeds
- Finely chop or mince by hand or using a food processor or blender
Daily Diet
- Mix the papaya in with your companion animal’s regular food at meal time
- Make a *yogurt or kefir, papaya and raw unpasteurized honey smoothie as a healthy treat for your dog or cat - simply add as a topper to his//her food or serve as a separate treat
- Yes the ASPCA lists dairy as bad for your dog and cat
- The ASPCA’s condemnation of dairy is inaccurate and incorrect
- Certain types of dairy products such as cheese, kefir and yogurt are very good for most dogs and cats
- You can read about the many health benefits and how to choose a good dairy product for your dog or cat here
- Small Size Dogs and Cats
- ½ tsp to 1/8 cup
- Medium Size dogs;
- 1 tbs to ¼ cup
- Large Size Dogs;
- 2 tbs to ½ cup
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Hello Karen...I was wondering, since I can't find fresh Papaya here, can I use a organic powder. The one I am thinking of is from: Navitas Naturals Organic Pomegranate Powder. Says it organic freeze dried. .100% certified organic, kosher, non-GMO, certified gluten-free, vegan and raw.. made from whole pomegranate fruit that is freeze-dried to protect the flavor and nutrients...high in vitamin C 260%....provide an abundance of potent antioxidants including polyphenols and anthocyanins. ..raw, pink powder...serving size says 2 TBS. Is this the right stuff and is 2 TBS too much. Could you please help me, as I have made you homemade food, using option 2 and I need this too, right? Thank you so much for your time and caring self to help others to get the right food, herbs, etc into their doggies life.
ReplyDeleteHi Dixie - if you are looking for digestive enzymes - pomegranate does not have that attribute. Pineapple and papaya do.
DeleteOMG, I just re-read my question. I just realized I put pomegranate powder. What I meant was can I buy a PAPAYA OR PINEAPPLE ENZYME in powder form? Sorry, I know I didn't mean pomegranate, because your article is about PAPAYA. Thank you Karen, paw hugs!
DeleteHi Dixie - if it is 100% pure, minimally processed raw freeze-d powder by the same company - yes you can use it.
DeleteHello Kare,
ReplyDeleteCan papaya be minced in a food processor and then frozen?
Yes
DeleteDear Karen, what about dried leaf powder? Is it of any good?
ReplyDeleteThank You,
Sasha :)
Hi Sasha, yes if it is 100% pure, no fillers, or other additives.
DeleteKaren - are papaya enzymes ok? An employee at Royal Tropics (the company that makes papaya I bought) told me the skin is in the supplement but not the seed. He said they sell if to owners of show rabbits all the time but I read the skin is to be avoided.
ReplyDeleteHi Johnny, the flesh of the papaya (fresh, or minimally processed - i.e. freeze dried)only for dogs - no skin or seeds.
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