A close look at the anatomy, behavior and feeding preferences of dogs shows that they are actually omnivorous — able to eat and remain healthy with both animal and plant foodstuffs. 21 сент. 2015 г.
Are dogs 100% carnivores?
Dogs are not considered true carnivores but they are not true omnivores either. This means that while dogs do need meat to survive, they can also benefit from plants in their diet as well. Since dogs can digest carbohydrates, they can benefit from the energy, vitamins and minerals that plants contain.
Are dogs naturally carnivores?
Many people believe dogs are carnivores. In fact, dogs are omnivores, and even wolves in the wild derive nutrition from both plant and animal sources.
Can dogs be herbivores?
In most cases the answer is yes, they can survive on a meat-free diet, so you might be able to proudly announce that your dog has become a herbivore.
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