No problem, here it is. There's actually a review that states the kibble size issue and their dog getting sick too. I guess the fact that I put some of the responsibility on Amazon is why my review was not approved.
Before you all jump on the circle jerk that will be these comments. Dogs can as long as it is done right. Too many vegans cook or share their own meals which will get their dog in troubles because dogs need to meet a certain nutrient requirement outlined by regulatory bodies (AAFCO). And unfortunately some people don’t understand what their body needs regardless of if they are vegan or not. Some of those people become vegans and feed their pet with the same lack of knowledge. This get’s them and their pet in trouble.
Dog can function fine if on a dog food that meets AAFCO nutrient requirements. There is even a vegan dog who lived 26 years named Bramble.
My dog’s have been on a vegan diet for 5 years now. They were originally on V-Dog but now they eat Natural balance. I get blood work done every other year. My vet was completely ok as long as the dog food was to meet the nutrient requirements for AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile. Almost as important as feeding your dog this nutrient profile is exercise, have a fit dog for the fuel to do it’s work. Every visit to the vet I get the comment that “these are the healthiest pugs I have seen.”
Here is the dog food: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Balance-Vegetarian-Formula-28-Pound/dp/B000634HD2
It’s funny how carnists become so concerned about the well being of an omnivore when they hear it has meat removed from it’s diet, but endlessly fisting, torturing, and slitting their throats, that’s A-O fucking K because “meh tastebuds”.
It’s literally a different kibble. How can anyone in good faith say this is nutritionally worse than a generic dog food with who knows what kind of fillers?
Before you have your dog go vegan/vegetarian check with your vet.
Some dogs, just like some people, will need extra attention after going meat free. Some dogs might also be grain intolerant!
I know natural balance(vet recommended brand) has a vegetarian canned dog food. I've got a chihuahua and she tends to go on hunger strike in the middle of a veg can more than any other variety. Each can usually lasts 4-5 days. Nothing bad happens to her in the short term on the veg food. If anything it's the least hard on her stomach judging from poop quality.
So I mean, you can feed them commercially available dog food that's just as balanced as normal dog food. You might have a dog with grain intolerance which mean these veggie formulas likely won't work out for you, but if you consult with your vet before switching over they can tell you what to look out for.
Edit: Here are some amazon links if you want to read up on this brand or the food.
I get it from a local place, though, so it's a few dollars cheaper than Amazon.
I would switch my mom's dog over to that, but the Natural Balance is so much cheaper ($1.66/lb vs $2/lb), and she is quite poor. The ingredients on the V-Dog do seem a bit better though.
Try something like pill pockets. You can find them on Amazon (or other online stores) and pet supply stores. I put the link below:
My Siberian Husky had a touchy stomach as a puppy. Ended up trying a bunch of different foods, as well as some specialty frozen raw foods (frozen raw meat chunks). Ultimately, I ended up needing to buy him a “high protein” food. The blue wilderness high protein food works best for my pup. I’d say it’s worth picking up a small bag to test.
Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein, Natural Adult Dry Dog Food https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003P9XGDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_G5Q53M200Y21V1R86N46?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
When switching foods, you shouldn’t go straight from one to another. Instead, try mixing 50/50 old and new for a few days before completely switching over.
Also, be mindful of the treats you’re using to train your pup. I ended up with plain old milkbone treats, and regular cheese for high value treats when training.
Good luck!
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My two frenchies absolutely love the greenies brand. We also do monthly professional tooth brushing at their daycare! If you can find a daycare or doggy salon near you that offers teeth brushing, doing that every once in a while really helps!
I think natural balance is on the cheaper side for dog foods, I've used it and had no issues. Subscribing on Amazon also gets 15% off.
https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Balance-Vegetarian-Formula-28-Pound/dp/B000634HD2
Evolution is a bit pricier but they have a small sale on it if you call in to order on the first Wednesday of the month.
Normal food wouldn't work for me either, but pill pockets work like magic. It completely encloses the pill and my dog chews and swallows the whole thing. https://www.amazon.com/Greenies-POCKETS-Chicken-30-count-vet-recommended/dp/B001BSBFUO
No I actually haven’t this is the food I give my dog do you suggest I buy several brands and see how she reacts or something ?
I have dogs on vegan diet. I got blood work before and after. Here is the dog food I use https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Balance-Vegetarian-Formula-28-Pound/dp/B000634HD2
I have also tried v dog but unfortunately it is not available to Canada any longer.
I have "the healthiest toy breeds" my vet as ever seen.
To learn more about one of the longest lived vegan dogs 25+ years there is a book on the dog with some diet information. https://www.amazon.com/Bramble-wanted-forever-Somerset-notes-ebook/dp/B00ABGW8KS
Cats on the other hand I'd be uncomfortable with switching. They have not had the omnivorous relationship as tied to what we eat.
We use wegmans brand grain free. You can also order blue buffalo off amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Wilderness-Salmon-Recipe-24-Pound/dp/B003P9XGDG/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1477759730&sr=1-3&keywords=blue+buffalo+dog+food
We feed ours Natural Balance Limited Ingredients. Readily available, good quality, not too much filler. We chose it because we didn't have to change up the dog food from puppy to adult and it's stuck around. It's also cheaper than a lot of the other "fancy" dog food.
We've been using Natural Balance Lamb and Rice and just recently switched to Diamond Lamb and Rice because it's way cheaper and as good for him health wise. Just make sure it's grain free! Also, we've found that he's the least gassy with lamb vs. other meat and fish.
I agree. And it's just an anecdote but apparently the oldest dog in the world is a 27 year old vegan Border Collie. I feed my dogs Natural Balance Vegetarian, which is actually vegan as far as I know.
We've had a lot of luck with greenies - they're so expensive but he loves his after dinner treat - in conjunction with rawhide sticks so that he's self 'scraping' his teeth and he doesn't have tarter buildup.
> We'd put the pills in the wet dog food and he'd just eat it up.
This may be a problem. Medication generally does not taste good, and may be putting him off of the food altogether.
Rather than medicating their food, I prefer to use these with our dogs:
http://smile.amazon.com/GREENIES-POCKETS-Original-Canine-Treats/dp/B001BSBFUO
They turn medication time into treat time. :)
I fed my dogs vegetarian food for about a year. They were fine with it healthwise but didn't seem to really like it all that much. It was kind of a pain to order online and sometimes I run out before I can get another bag. Similar to what others said, I made the choice to be vegetarian. My dogs didn't. They are SO much happier to get treats etc with meat in it. I should note they were completely vegetarian with me until their babysitter gave them bacon strips... and seemed to love him way more than me.... I admit I bought some treats to try and win their love back because I'm horrible. Their lives are so much shorter than mine, I figured they should indulge sometimes and be happy. I buy Natural Balance Vegetarian Dry Dog Formula.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000634HD2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Many dogs are vegetarians because of meat sensitivities. Dogs can more easily be fed vegetarian/vegan than cats. natural balance vegetarian forumla Also, most pet food is actually scraps off the slaughterhouse floors. Trucks come by to pick up "meat not fit for human consumption" to be made into pet food. Most vegans don't consider adopting animals as slavery. And we prefer not to say we own them, they own themselves, we just care for them and treat them with dignity and respect.