| You have been a vegetarian all your life, and now | | | | market, but found that they've clashed with your |
| you have a beautiful dog. What should be the proper | | | | own lifestyle. So you've thought about making your |
| diet for your dog? Do you give it a vegetarian diet, | | | | dog a vegetarian. |
| or non-vegetarian diet? Are vegetarian dog foods | | | | If you suddenly switch your dog to a completely |
| safe? | | | | vegetarian type; your pup might not take to it |
| Dogs and cats belong to the carnivorous family; meat | | | | immediately. The dog may lose hair, vomit or become |
| is an essential part of their normal diet. Dogs in the | | | | quite mopey. So gradually wean your pet away from |
| wild have vegetables and grains, but meat is the | | | | non-vegetarian food. Most dogs that are raised on a |
| staple preference. If you check out the teeth of | | | | canine vegetarian diet from birth adapt quite well to |
| your pup, you will understand that they are primarily | | | | it. |
| meant for tearing and eating meat. These animals | | | | Egg-based vegetarian foods are considered ideal; |
| have powerful jaw muscles as well as neck muscles | | | | they will provide the dog with the required quantity |
| that help kill prey and allow the canines to feast on | | | | of proteins. Amino acids, a major nutrient |
| meat, bone and hide. | | | | requirement, are predominantly found in meat; consult |
| Is vegetarian dog food safe? Will it be able to | | | | with your veterinarian about how to provide your |
| provide all the nutrients that your dog needs? | | | | dog with this vital supplement through vegetarian |
| The fact is, vegetarian dog food can be very safe, | | | | food. Also don't forget adding omega-3 oils to dog |
| and you can train your pup to love it. As far as | | | | food. Think about how to add these omega-3s in |
| nutrients in the vegetarian food are concerned, they | | | | dogfood in consultation with your vet. |
| can always be supplemented after you consult a | | | | Certain dog supplements have the potential to cause |
| veterinary doctor. Most dog owners are scared that | | | | allergic problems, and this needs to be checked with |
| if they totally switch to vegetarian, they might not | | | | the vet before starting on them. |
| be providing their dog with a balanced diet. That's not | | | | Vegetarian pet owners can be happy: Your pet will |
| necessarily the case. | | | | love the vegetarian dog food you provide, and it is |
| Perhaps you've already looked into meat-based | | | | safe. |
| canine diets, even the best dog foods on the | | | | |