Dog Is My Teacher

It is possible for your dog to be a vegetarian, but it's not easy. Most veterinarians say don't do it. Dogs are meat eaters by nature. They have the tooth structure of a carnivore and do better if at least a third of their diet is meat. Best to consult with a nutritionally savvy holistic veterinarian if you want to try, but ask yourself first, who are you doing it for, you or your dog?

Carvel Tiekert, DVM, tells the story of a woman who once brought in a Newfoundland mixed breed that was a sorry site. "The dog was shaggy and baggy, head down and depressed,' he relates. "The owner thought the dog had a disease. I asked what she fed him. She had become a strict vegetarian and was feeding the dog similarly. I suggested she feed him some meat, but she was reluctant. I then suggested some eggs. She could handle that. She returned a month later with a new dog, he had bright eyes, wagging tail, full of energy. That's all I did for the "disease" - prescribe some animal protein."

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I do feed my dogs eggs but only pastured eggs, the ones from happy chickens that are high in omega 3 fatty acids and an excellent source of protein.

I give the dogs veggies and use this whole food multi with their food. The green supplement is veggie, herb, probiotic, and digestive enzyme multi that my family takes. (I give the dogs 1/2 the people dose)

I use and recommend Flint River Ranch a natural healthy dog food.