Quote Originally Posted by Kfamr
Yep. The only problem with flaxseed is that it's from a plant and they cannot digest it. So, we've got to break the cell walls (ground, grinde, crush, etc.) for them to get the nutrients.

Both flaxseed and beet are often misunderstood by some.
If something is not digestable, it will cause gas in the gut. In a large breed dog, this can put too much gas in the intestine- one of the leading factors of bloat. Beet is also dangerious- unless the sugar is removed or it is in a cooked type combination.
I have been studying dog foods for over 20 years. .. .. .. ...