Adding a little fruits/vegetables do a dogs diet generally will not harm them (though there are some which should not be fed to dogs). However, they will get very little of any nutritional benefit from doing so. Dog are not herbivores, or even omnivores...they are carnivores. Their jaws are unable to move from side to side to grind up plant material, they lack the digestive enzymes used to break down plant material, and have a simple, short digestive tract--not the longer digestive system that is needed to absorb plant matter.Can a Vegan Diet increase longevity in pets?
Feeding dogs and cats a vegan diet is cruel and shortens their lives. The liver is an adaptable organ and animals can get by on an unusual diet for a time, but eventually it will fail.
The same applies to humans. Eating too much animal fat can cause various diseases, but so can eating too little. In the West, there might be some statistical advantage for a vegan diet because the population generally eats badly. The recipe for longevity is to eat a well balanced omnivorous diet. Veganism comes a poor second because of the high incidence of aplastic anaemia.
No - that was an exception. Cats should NEVER be fed a vegen diet - they require a meat diet for certain things you only can get from meat - not vegetable protein. Dogs also should be fed a meat diet but they can handle a higher percent of vegetables then cats.
Think about it - in the wild what do cats and dogs eat - 90% MEAT. Just because a person doesn't want to eat meat, its not right or wise to force your animal to not eat meat. Go get a vegetarian pet like a rabbit.Can a Vegan Diet increase longevity in pets?
Well I don't have time to research Bramble, but I will give my opinion.
I know of many dogs that do just fine with a mixed diet so I have no problem letting my dog eat vegetables if he will eat them.
As a kid I grew up with a mini poodle that ate whatever my mother cooked for supper (example Roast beef, carrots, and mashed potatoes with gravy) now this dog lived to 17 years of age his was never sick and he was never overweight.
So for this reason I will feed my dogs whatever they will eat but as with everything I will do it in moderation, I wont put down a bowl of carrots for the day and say there you go eat that. A couple baby carrots can be a fun treat.
I think it sounds like a great idea to take an animal that is designed by nature to survive on meat and give it a completely inappropriate diet.
Although I have been a vegetarian for over 25 years, my dogs and cats eat meat.
My honest opinion is that if you want a Vegan pet look into getting a horse, cow, sheep, guinea pig of hamster.
I no more feed my horses meat then I feed my dogs alfalfa hay.Can a Vegan Diet increase longevity in pets?
Nope. And honestly just like animals genetics set the foundation for lifespan followed by a health lifestyle regardless of diet. Not to mention we are talking about carnivorous animals. Have dogs lived on vegan deits/kibble? Sure. doesn't mean I am going to try and make my animals into something they aren't.
If you're going to copy and paste, at least get your facts straight!
http://dogsinthenews.com/issues/0209/art…
The DOG was alledgedly fed a VEGETARIAN diet. The OWNER was a VEGAN.
That is STILL unhealthy for a CARNIVORE.
Caloric intake have NOTHING to do with a vegetarian OR vegan diet.
It is a well-known fact that creatures who don't stuff themselves live longer lives than those that pig out.
People who claim that dogs get sick on an all-meat diet are correct - but what moronic nitwit feeds their dogs ONLY muscle meat?? You NEED bones and organs to round out the diet.
EDIT: Per your last add - and yet the MAJORITY of pet food manufacturers insist on adding corn, wheat, barley, etc. to cat foods, knowing darn well they can't process it - and people think that corporations have the ANIMALS' best interests at heart? Psh - yeah right.
No it will as far as I am concerned shorten it. Dog were meant to eat meat and bones not vegetables and what ever else you people eat. If you can not feed a dog the proper food it should have, then think about re homing it to some one who will.
No it will give them a slow painful death. People often mistake that what's good for us, is automatically good for dogs. But think of grapes, grapes are very healthy for human heart and immune system, but will kill dogs if they ate as many grapes as people did.
ADD: I heard about that (vegetarian shelter lab, not vegan) and was going to comment on it but nah...but since you bring it up...look genetics has a big time role. The dog did not feel well, I would bet anything on that based on simple science.
ADD2: So you just wanted to fight here or prove a point? Sorry but dogs are classified as opportunistic CARNIVORES. In 1993 dogs and wolves were officially designated as the same species: canis lupus. Their grastrointestinal systems are identical.
No. Dogs and cats are carnivores, pure and simple. Their entire digestive system is designed for a 100% meat diet. If you want a vegan pet ,buy a rabbit.
ARE YOU CRAZY OR WHAT?
THEY ARE CARNIVORES FOR A REASON THAT'S HOW NATURE DESIGNED THEM... DUH
VEGAN DIET IS FOR RICH HIPPIES AND ECENTRICS WHO CAN AFFORD PRIVATE CHEFS WHO SPEND HOURS CREATING SOMETHING EDIBLE...!
Myl dog Lucas which is a pitbull won't eat anything with vegetables in it; he does eat grass tough.
Of course not. Dogs and cats are carnivores, not herbivores.
No!
Who ever thinks it's "ok" to FORCE their dogs and cats to go Vegan should go to jail for ANIMAL CRUELTY!!
There was a woman here who went to jail that forced her kids to be Vegans because they were mal -nourished.
NO THEY ARE CARNIVORES THEY NEED MEAT BONE AND ORGAN, TO LIVE A LONG HEALTHY LIFE.
No it will shorten your pets life dogs and cats are carnvoiers
Nope they're carnivores....and your an omnivore..
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