vegan dog food

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< ...any recommendations for fresh foods i could feed him, or good dog foods?

secondly, i heard that dogs can be vegan. is this recommended, or is it

just one of those things like " well sure you COULD have a vegan dog, but he

would not be very healthy & would die earlier than an omnivorous dog. " >

 

We are on our second generation of vegan dogs. All four dogs have

done very well on a vegan diet, which is endorsed by our veterinarian.

Although hardly scientific, it is my impression that the vegan dogs I

know are living longer than their meat-eating counterparts. Anecdotal

I know, but one important point is that a vegan diet doesn't have to

be better than an animal-based diet, only equivalent. It's a happy

coincidence that it may well be healthier, but most importantly it is

less cruel.

 

Currently, our dogs are on " V-Dog, " produced by a vegan company.

There are others, but we feel better about supporting a company with

ethics similar to ours. Either way, feeding dogs vegan dog food is an

incredible contribution to other animals.

 

Following is copy of a flyer I made for leafleting dog-related events:

 

 

Love ALL of the animals!

 

Did you know dogs don't have to eat animals to maintain a healthy diet?

 

If you are concerned about animal cruelty,

there is something simple you can do:

do not feed your dog meat-based pet food.

 

Pet foods are often composed of parts of animals USDA inspectors have

deemed unfit for human consumption. The flesh of animals falling in

the " four D's " —dead, dying, diseased, or disabled—is typically made

into pet food. Cows in these conditions are often referred to as

" downer-cows, " and suffer some of the most egregious cruelties of

factory farming. Even when downer cows are not used in a particular

meat-based pet food, the animals slaughtered for their flesh are

subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment. Farmed animals share the

same behavioral traits as our beloved pets and are equally deserving

of better treatment.

 

Some wonder if it is " unnatural " to omit meat from a dog's diet. It

is clear, however, that dogs do not need to eat meat to be satisfied

and healthy. For generations, vegetarian dogs have enjoyed their

plant-based food and resulting good health without contributing to the

suffering of other animals.

 

Switching to a plant-based pet food is an easy way to help end some of

the worst cruelties of factory farming. Vegetarian dog foods can be

found at retailers such as PetSmart, PetClub, Whole Foods and online

at v-dogfood.com and others.

 

--

Susan Rattenbury

 

http://www.scottjurek.com/bio.php

 

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Compassion for ALL species: http://www.isawearthlings.com/7minutesmedium.html