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dealrocker · Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Posts: 3 Location: California

I am a pure vegetarian and want my dog to be at least vegetarian. I understand dogs are not exactly meant to be vegetarian, but I want to feed him only veggie food. Wondering what brand of food would you recommend.? Well, I have seen Natural Balance and AvoDerm at Petco, but I would like recommendations from people who have used the food and know a lot about dog nutritions.

SunnyPaw · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Location: Pennsylvania, USA!

jremstuart · Joined: 09 Apr 2010 Posts: 3

Some dogs will not respond well to vegetarian dog food, even when it does contain animal byproducts. So one should consider that one might ultimately have to feed the dog a meat-based food. If one would like to switch a dog to vegetarian dog food, one should purchase only food that has been AAFCO tested and meets all nutritional standards for dogs. There are many brands that offer this certification, and one can find the most variety at feed stores, or at large pet stores. There are also books devoted to making vegetarian foods for your dog. Some of these recipes may also meet AAFCO standards.

mynwworld5 · Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 3

I think it is not healthy to feed your dog vegetarian food. As we know dogs are omnivores, and opportunistic eaters, when dogs eat dog food, the most important component is making sure that the food meets safety standards. If you really want to give vegetarian food to dog you should purchase only food that has been AAFCO tested. AAFCO means Association of American Feed Control Officials. Take care of your dog if you see any signs like vomiting or diarrhea, hair loss, loss of energy, then it means your dog is not gaining good food.