{"id":4555,"date":"2022-08-22T03:15:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T03:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T07:11:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:11:14","slug":"is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to force your dog to be vegan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#Is_it_OK_to_force_your_dog_to_be_vegan\" title=\"Is it OK to force your dog to be vegan?\">Is it OK to force your dog to be vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#Is_it_cruel_to_make_your_dog_vegan\" title=\"Is it cruel to make your dog vegan?\">Is it cruel to make your dog vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#Is_it_good_to_force_a_dog_to_be_vegan\" title=\"Is it good to force a dog to be vegan?\">Is it good to force a dog to be vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#Do_vegan_dogs_live_longer\" title=\"Do vegan dogs live longer?\">Do vegan dogs live longer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#Can_dogs_survive_on_a_plant_based_diet\" title=\"Can dogs survive on a plant based diet?\">Can dogs survive on a plant based diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#Can_Dogs_thrive_on_a_vegetarian_diet\" title=\"Can Dogs thrive on a vegetarian diet?\">Can Dogs thrive on a vegetarian diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#What_is_the_best_vegan_dog_food\" title=\"What is the best vegan dog food?\">What is the best vegan dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#Do_dogs_need_to_eat_meat\" title=\"Do dogs need to eat meat?\">Do dogs need to eat meat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#What_is_the_best_plant_based_protein_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best plant based protein for dogs?\">What is the best plant based protein for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#What_veggies_are_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"What veggies are bad for dogs?\">What veggies are bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/#Can_dogs_eat_meat_only_diet\" title=\"Can dogs eat meat only diet?\">Can dogs eat meat only diet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_force_your_dog_to_be_vegan\"><\/span>Is it OK to force your dog to be vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The short answer is that yes, technically speaking, dogs can survive and even do well on a vegan or vegetarian regimen, says Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University.\u00a0 Canine digestive systems are quite capable of digesting and deriving nutrients from fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it cruel to feed a dog vegan?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-make-your-dog-vegan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_make_your_dog_vegan\"><\/span>Is it cruel to make your dog vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, dogs still need an easily digestible diet that is rich in protein so that nutrients can be rapidly absorbed into their bodies. For this reason, vegan dogs will struggle to digest the high fibre of plant-based diets and are at risk of vitamin D and B deficiencies.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-w8k7xqCxxY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-good-to-force-a-dog-to-be-vegan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_good_to_force_a_dog_to_be_vegan\"><\/span>Is it good to force a dog to be vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As such, neither a vegan nor a vegetarian diet is an acceptable alternative to the meat-based version they\u2019re evolutionarily adapted to eating. Though both dogs and cats can survive on a plant-based diet, ideal nutrition \u2014 the very foundation of good health \u2014 is not well served by that approach.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-vegan-dogs-live-longer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vegan_dogs_live_longer\"><\/span>Do vegan dogs live longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only are these diets beneficial for senior dogs (they have natural anti-inflammatory properties that can help with conditions such as arthritis), but dogs who switch to a vegan diet often go on to live into their late teens and early twenties \u2014 even in breeds with a much shorter life expectancy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BEJWjP4NPo4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-survive-on-a-plant-based-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_survive_on_a_plant_based_diet\"><\/span>Can dogs survive on a plant based diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though there is some debate on whether dogs are omnivores (eating both meat and plants) or carnivores (only meat), many veterinarians and pet food companies consider them omnivores. Research has shown that dogs \u201ccan live and thrive on a vegan diet,\u201d Scott says.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-thrive-on-a-vegetarian-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Dogs_thrive_on_a_vegetarian_diet\"><\/span>Can Dogs thrive on a vegetarian diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is yes \u2014 dogs can eat a vegetarian diet and thrive. While this topic is certainly interesting to vegetarians, owners who don\u2019t have issues feeding their dogs meat should also pay attention.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-vegan-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_vegan_dog_food\"><\/span>What is the best vegan dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Best Vegan Dog Foods<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Vegetarian Formula Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>V-Dog Kind Kibble Mini Bites Vegan Adult Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Halo Holistic Garden of Vegan Adult Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>V-Dog Kind Kibble Vegan Adult Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193491 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-the-best-vegan-dog-food.jpg\" alt=\"What is the best vegan dog food?\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-the-best-vegan-dog-food.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-the-best-vegan-dog-food-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-need-to-eat-meat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_to_eat_meat\"><\/span>Do dogs need to eat meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs do not require animal flesh to maintain health. They just need a nutritious, well-balanced diet such as V-Dog.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-w8k7xqCxxY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-plant-based-protein-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_plant_based_protein_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best plant based protein for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Soy protein is the only plant-sourced complete protein, based on amino acid profile, and can be used in pet foods to deliver high quality protein.\u201d Soy ingredients can be used in pet food to add protein and functionality in extruded products, as well as various treat items.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-veggies-are-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_veggies_are_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>What veggies are bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>12 fruits and vegetables that are toxic to dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grapes and raisins. The first on our list has to be raisins and grapes.<\/li>\n<li>Avocados.<\/li>\n<li>Pips, seeds and stones.<\/li>\n<li>Mushrooms.<\/li>\n<li>Nuts.<\/li>\n<li>Unripe tomatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Onions and garlic.<\/li>\n<li>Nutmeg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-eat-meat-only-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_meat_only_diet\"><\/span>Can dogs eat meat only diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s true that dogs need a protein-heavy diet and that they are carnivores by nature, living on a meat-only diet can really damage your dog\u2019s health. With just meat, your dog could be missing out on lots of vitamins and supplemental nutrients. If your dog\u2019s diet isn\u2019t right for him, look out for bowel issues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193492 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-meat-only-diet.jpg\" alt=\"Can dogs eat meat only diet?\" width=\"1476\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-meat-only-diet.jpg 1476w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-meat-only-diet-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-meat-only-diet-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-dogs-eat-meat-only-diet-768x303.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1476px) 100vw, 1476px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it OK to force your dog to be vegan?Is it cruel to make your dog vegan?Is it good to force a dog to be vegan?Do vegan dogs live longer?Can dogs survive on a plant based diet?Can Dogs thrive on a vegetarian diet?What is the best vegan dog food?Do dogs need to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193490,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-it-OK-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4555"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4555"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4555\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193494,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4555\/revisions\/193494"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}