Comments on: What do you feed your carniverous pets?

By: aussiechick

aussiechick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:05:51 +0000

I am vegan and do not currently have a pet however other vegetarian friends with pets feed them a vegetarian diet. There are new products available, however pets must be vet checked regularly to make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need. These pets are quite happy and healthy, and there is no need to have meat in the house.

By: republicansarecruel

republicansarecruel — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:09:46 +0000

“Dogs and cats are carnivores by nature and would not be healthy without meat. ” Lie. Cats are carnivores. Dogs are not.

You can buy vegetarian pet foods pre made, or make your own raw diet. If you feed them a proper balance, just as it is with humans, they will be perfectly healthy. Cats may need additional supplementation due to their need for taurine, but you can buy this fairly easily.

Also, it’s not hypocritical for vegetarians and vegans to own pets. That is of course, if they are rescued or adopted. You aren’t having a pet bred for your pleasure, at the expense of one dying at a shelter; in fact, you are saving one from that fate.

By: Tan T

Tan T — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:25:59 +0000

I am a vegetarian but I don,t have a pet other than fish anymore. When I did have two cats I fed them meat because cats can’t survive on a vegetarian diet.

Dogs can be vegetarian but I have never owned one.

I don’t eat meat because I don’t like it and with Mad Cow disease in Britain (I’m English) I stopped eating all meat. My cats did not eat beef either!

I made a decision when I had a child that he would be vegetarian but only until he is old enough to decide for himself. If I had a dog I would do the same feed it a vegetarian diet as long as it’s health did not suffer.

Thank you for an interesting question.

By: ALMUT S

ALMUT S — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:53:04 +0000

wonderful question.Here’s what I do; I made my dog some eggs or some well mixed grains with vegetables, usually carrots.He is a happy, healthy dog.

By: katct

katct — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:47:35 +0000

Dogs and cats are carnivores by nature and would not be healthy without meat. Just because the owner has convictions about what to eat does not mean the animal has to.