The answer is yes — dogs can eat a vegetarian diet and thrive. While this topic is certainly interesting to vegetarians, owners who don't have issues feeding their dogs meat should also pay attention. Here's why: It is true that dogs belong to the order Carnivora, but they are actually omnivores. 3 янв. 2013 г.
Can a dog survive on a vegetarian diet?
“Dogs can be on a vegetarian diet but not human-kind of vegetarian food. People need to understand that they have an entirely different digestive system. Thus, the requirement of protein and calorie also differs. If this concept is kept in mind, a vegetarian-only diet is fine for a dog,” he says.
Do golden retrievers need meat?
However, if you are keen on homemade foods for your Goldie, you should consider meals with protein sources like lambs, chicken, turkey, fish, beef, yogurts, and cooked eggs. Younger Golden Retrievers need more protein than adults. So, while home feeding your dogs, you should reduce their protein content as they grow.
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