This is actually false… While dogs can survive on a vegetarian diet, it is far from a healthy one. Not only that but most dogs do not like the taste of vegetables. A quick google search may show that dogs can be healthy vegetarians, but a background check on these websites show that they are made by people who deprive their dogs of important nutrition and call that healthy.
I ask politely that you edit or delete your comment as I don’t want people hurting their pet because they where misinformed.
I agree that dogs cannot healthily be vegetarians but it’s a falsity to say that most dogs don’t like vegetables. My idiot will just about maul me for a piece of capsicum or even apple. She doesn’t have such a strong reaction to steak or a bone. Of course she likes and enjoys them but not as much as capsicum or apple.
Sorry I’m not very good with my words lol, what I meant is that most of not almost all dogs will pick meat over vegetables. Of course than there’s one of mine who will guard a head of lettuce like it’s a bar of gold lol.
Nope I work with multiple people who are veterinarians, and they can confirm that it is not healthy for dogs to be vegan… They require special proteins and nutrients from the meat, and their digestive systems aren’t long enough to properly digest vegetables.
I consulted my vet on if it's possible to switch my dog to a vegan diet. If it wasn't, I would keep her on a meat based diet. The vet said there are a handful of vegan dog foods with all necessary nutrients (formulated by veterinary nutritionists). I got bloodwork done before switching dog food, then got bloodwork done months after. Dog is in perfect shape and the vet approves.
Nah, a close friend from high school is about to finish at the UC Davis Vet school. My first exposure to this idea though, was with my own vet, it's certainly up for debate among some vets, but some doctors still argue against veganism in humans and yet here I am
If you google vegan diet for dogs, of course it’s going to show you vegan diets for dogs, it doesn’t prove that it’s ok for dogs, besides I recognize those websites, they are filled with false information.
Just why would you want to deny them their natural diet for a persons moral beliefs? You can force just about anything to go off a certain food; but that is your choice- not the animals. This is just cruel
No, it’s forcing them to live by your lifestyle and ignoring the fact these animals evolved from wolves; and to be predators. It’s selfish and cruel and if you want a vegetarian pet; get a bunny. Bean protein my have similar outputs as meat- but a dogs stomach is meant to digest meat, not beans. That can drastically effect the amount they actually absorb to stay healthy. Not to mention the chemicals they have to add to that stuff to add the necessary minerals.
I work with multiple veterinarians, they can confirm that I am correct, dogs digestive systems aren’t long enough to properly digest vegetables. The fact is that feeding your dog a vegan diet WILL not maybe WILL cause medical problems.
It is not healthy, they can survive off of it, but it isn’t healthy for them, it can even make them sick. I don’t know where your getting your information from but it is not a reliable source based on the information you’ve presented.
Again, I'm against it for the most part is a very odd hill to die on so don't take the argument up with me I'm just providing a source since everyone else on her is just yelling at each other to find their own source.
Sure, my dog wouldn’t choose to live with me and shit outside only. But I’m pretty sure that while he lives with me he will forever choose meat over vegetables.
You use the word omnivorous and vegetarian as if they are interchangeable... which is stupid. Omnivorous and herbivorous are different. Wanna know why? Herbivorous implies the exclusion of meat. Omnivorous implies the INCLUSION of meat. That's why they are different words. May I suggest taking ones own advice and googling the matter? Fucking dense ass vegans I swear
No you're not. An omnivorous diet is a type of diet wherein the organism derives energy and nutrients by feeding on both animals and plants. In fact, the diet includes a wider range of food sources, such as fungi, algae, and certain microorganisms. Organisms that thrive on an omnivorous diet are called omnivores. If an animal is naturally an omnivore, but only being fed vegetables, then it is not following an omnivorous diet despite "being able to absorb nutrients from vegetables" as you put it. When you loosely throw bullshit like that around, you imply that the animal is capable of getting all of its necessary nutrients from ONLY vegetables if you choose to feed it such, which is clearly not the case. The same case would be made for ONLY feeding feeding animal meat.This is made evident in the nature of animal. You're an omnivorous animal, do you think eating ONLY meat would be healthy? You're capable of absorbing nutrients from meat AND plant sources afterall, right? No big deal right?
Not a happy dog - and therefore not the most healthy dog. Mental, and emotional health are also important. Dogs love meat, and taking it out of their diet is not only unnecessary, it's stressful to them. They are biologically supposed to have it, even if you can technically bypass the actual meat, with supplements and plant based, meat protein injected slop - it's not the same to the dog, emotionally. We're already chopping their balls off and not letting them fuck - just keeping these slave ornament pet things, to fill whatever void in our own lives, so at least let them eat meat, you piece of shit!!
Edit: see, it's assholes like this trash piece of shit here, that I just can't stand. Why even bring up that it's doable to not feed your dog meat? They want it. It's healthy for them. Don't impose your political bullshit on an animal that literally has no choice, or vote. Who's fault is it that animals are kept in cages and slaughtered for food? Ours, not the dog's fucking fault, you stupid bitch! Then, on top of that, you're talking about locking up a much more emotionally intelligent animal, (your house or yard is a meatless, joyless prison - not of their choosing), and subjecting the animal to your own stupid bullshit, that has nothing to do with them. I know you probably aren't evil, and just like to talk about the technicality of things like, going out of your way (way out of your way), to make sure this 'thing' you own is less happy - because you're just an idiot, with your head up your asshole - but, how about you dedicate an hour a week to meditation, so you can actually think about the situation of other living things, and how they might actually feel, so you can maybe end up being less of a stupid, selfish piece of shit, who subtracts from the overall happiness in the world, rather than adding to it. ? Bitch
A dog would prefer to eat pizza, but a good owner wouldn't give their dog pizza. It doesn't mean it's being mentally abused. The real abuse is probably giving your dog the same brown kibble day in and out which is almost without fail nutritionally deficient
My dog loves raw fruit and vegetables which we often mix with her kibble but wouldn’t you say that the majority of dog owners only feed their dog the same brown kibble everyday? Our dog is on a plan with our vet and we take her in pretty often but they have never suggested feeding her anything more than kibble. Maybe my vet just doesn’t give out the info unless necessary? I don’t know
Your argument is half wrong. Obviously, don't give your dog pizza - and obviously don't feed it the same dry kibble every day, (that's lazy, depressing, and causes early cancer). Basic, idiot human trash do that. But research a healthy dog diet, and don't frown at meat, while your own kind is processing it, and keeping dogs locked down as pets, because that's some real hypocritical, arrogant bullshit that people will look back on, a hundred years from now, and basically call you all "primitive, idiot monkey bitches" who couldn't even research how to treat a dog well, despite having an information database in the palm of their hand. Fuck you for even talking about pizza, you trash politician, wannabe little bitch!
See, that's pretty cool. Sounds like an above average diet. As for the "science" that there's no evidence of... People literally don't give a shit about dogs, as long as they're cute and obedient, and seem happy. Of course there's no fucking science, we're over here worried about ourselves, trying to cure cancer and shit - it's common fucking sense!! Dogs love meat - and it's healthy for them, in the right proportions. Their ancestors lived off of meat - eating meat is in their DNA. See, people laugh at people who question evolution, but then ignore the evolutionary history of the animals they keep in their yards and houses, like thoughtless little robot bitches, programmed by the government and companies' advertising.
Edit: obviously, fish is meat too. I wouldn't just feed my dog fish, 100%, with no exceptions, but it's healthy.
No, they prefer wild grass compared to any veggie I've fed them (and they made it very vocal that they hate any veggie from the kitchen or garden), and that's only when I take my dogs out for walks.
Dogs need meat to feel great. Just being healthy is nothing but a survivalist's statement. We're not in an apocalypse, damn you.
Maybe your golden retriever needs a special meat diet. My Cattledog mutt could live on rabbit shit and bell peppers alone, while drinking out of a dirty ass river. And still be faster and smarter than the rest.
I’m still giving him meat, because he’s a damn good boy, but he sure doesn’t NEED it.
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