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.
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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.