How to Feed a Vegetarian Dog

If you follow a vegetarian diet, you may want your dog to refrain from eating meat as well. It is possible for dogs to get enough nutrition from a strictly vegetarian menu. Keep these things in mind when you feed your vegetarian dog.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Cook your own vegetables. Boiling or baking will cook the vegetables the best. Potatoes and carrots are especially enjoyed by dogs.

2. Add beans and lentils into their diet. These are high in protein and can be blended in order for the dog to digest them easier.

3. Feed the dog whole wheat pastas and breads. You can add these to their food or give them as snacks.

4. Purchase a vegetarian dog food. These cans contain a mix of vegetables that will help meet your dog's dietary needs. Nature's Own and Evolution Diet both manufacture vegetarian dog food.

5. Give your dog a supplement. This supplement can help your dog avoid any type of vitamin or mineral deficiency.

Tips & Warnings

• You must always talk to your vet about your dog's vegetarian diet. They can let you know how to provide your pet with enough nutrients in their diet.
• It is important to keep a close eye on how your dog reacts to a vegetarian diet. If they begin to lose weight, vomit or have diarrhea, they are not tolerating it well.
• Avoid feeding your dog a vegan diet. It will not completely meet their nutritional needs.

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on 9/21/2009 This is disgusting, if you want a vegetarian pet, get yourself a rabbit!