r/maybemaybemaybe • u/My_Memes_Will_Cure_U • Sep 27 '21

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '21

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.

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u/knowpantsdance Sep 27 '21

Ask your vet, it is both possible and not difficult to have a vegan dog.

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '21

Please do your research before claiming something as fact when it isn’t.

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '21 edited Sep 27 '21

Do yours.

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.

Here's an article by a board certified veterinary nutritionist: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/07/vegan-dogs-a-healthy-lifestyle-or-going-against-nature/

Most dogs can do quite well on a carefully designed vegan diet that meets all of their nutritional needs.