If you have a dog with kidney issues, you probably know about oxalates.
Oxalates in Vegetables
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If you have a dog with kidney issues, you probably know about oxalates.
Phytochemicals are chemicals in plants (‘phyto’ = plant) that don’t contain nutrients, but do contain qualities that can prevent or protect against disease.
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