Im a vegetarian and I was wondering about my dog?!

Im a vegetarian and I was wondering about my dog?

I figured since I dont eat or buy meat, I bought my dogs very expensive vegetarian dog food so that I dont have to buy meat at all anymore. I think dogs are supposed to eat meat though, he isnt happy with this new diet, and Im thinking about going back to premium dog food with meat in it...Any suggestions

1 day ago
How is that animal cruelty this dog is treated great, I didnt say I was doing it forever..I was looking for suggestions not negativity

1 day ago
People are so mean when all you want is another persons insight....

23 hours ago
Alright so it is obvious that he needs meat....Ok no problem it is cheaper anyway!! Thanks to the people who gave good insight!!! And to the nasty ones I hope you have a horrid day

Actually, it is not cruel to feed your dog a meat-free diet. Dogs are natural omnivores, which can be argued for humans, as well; however, if given the proper nutrients, a dog can survive and actually outlive their omnivorous peers on a plant-based diet...just like many veg*ns can survive and in many cases outlive their omnivorous peers. Also, have you ever read the ingredients of most non-veg dogfood out there? By-products galore! Yuck.

I feed my Australian Cattle Mixed dog Nature's Recipe Vegetarian kibble. I find it at Petco. It's actually not as expensive as most veg*n dogfood out on the market. He absolutely loves it! His vet, who is not a vegetarian, is amazed with how shiny his fur is, how healthy his teeth are, and how healthy he is overall!

I've included some links to help you decide for yourself whether it is possible to have a dog on a veg diet. It seems like everyone who has answered this question is giving you their personal opinions with no research to back it up.

I hope this helps! Take care!