Vegan dog food?!?!?!?!

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by Blueface

When animal protein is cooked as it is in pet food production, they become far more difficult to digest and are more irritating to the immune system. This can result in symptoms such as digestive problems, skin eruptions and a variety of others that may be labeled as a food allergy or a myriad of other diagnoses. When the offending protein is removed from the diet, the symptoms improve. I believe it is the absence of the offending protein not the presence of the vegetarian ingredients that results in the reduction of symptoms.

Thanks for this article, my vet feels the same--the piece I quoted relates to problems that we've encountered with our pug (who acts more like a cat than a dog, anyway.) He couldn't tolerate beef, chicken or lamb for some reason, so the vet experimented with all kinds of diet modifications. Went through a vegan/grain heavy diet for awhile then offered the option of adding in one of the following types of animal protein: duck, pork, fish and kangaroo. We went with kangaroo, and he's now eating like a champ.

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Thanks for this article, my vet feels the same--the piece I quoted relates to problems that we've encountered with our pug (who acts more like a cat than a dog, anyway.) He couldn't tolerate beef, chicken or lamb for some reason, so the vet experimented with all kinds of diet modifications. Went through a vegan/grain heavy diet for awhile then offered the option of adding in one of the following types of animal protein: duck, pork, fish and kangaroo. We went with kangaroo, and he's now eating like a champ.

Where, might I ask, does one obtain Kangaroo meat? And is it fit for human consumption lol

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by Nefari0us

Where, might I ask, does one obtain Kangaroo meat? And is it fit for human consumption lol

My guess is from a kangaroo.

[357]

Originally Posted by Nefari0us

Where, might I ask, does one obtain Kangaroo meat? And is it fit for human consumption lol

I hear it is commonly eaten down under. Like venison is here, or so I've heard.

[babybob2k]

Originally Posted by Nefari0us

Where, might I ask, does one obtain Kangaroo meat? And is it fit for human consumption lol

http://www.exoticmeatsandmore.com/kangaroo.aspx

[kaisersozei]

Originally Posted by Nefari0us

Where, might I ask, does one obtain Kangaroo meat? And is it fit for human consumption lol

It's a prescription (read $$$$!) dog food that has kangaroo meat as it's main protein source. We get the kibble, I think it's a Eukanuba vet product.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Thanks for this article, my vet feels the same--the piece I quoted relates to problems that we've encountered with our pug (who acts more like a cat than a dog, anyway.) He couldn't tolerate beef, chicken or lamb for some reason, so the vet experimented with all kinds of diet modifications. Went through a vegan/grain heavy diet for awhile then offered the option of adding in one of the following types of animal protein: duck, pork, fish and kangaroo. We went with kangaroo, and he's now eating like a champ.

If you want to read up some more on his thoughts, here is his site:
www.therightremedy.com

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Blueface

I wouldn't go that far with mine to put him on a veggie diet.
That is nuts.
Dogs are still 99% wolves.
Wolves eat meat.

I do however have mine on an all natural raw meat diet.
It is comprised of raw meat along with organic vegetables.
He loves it.
Use to be stubborn to eat, now can't wait for the next meal.
Comes frozen and I thaw out 24 hours in advance, in one ounce cubes.
Recommended by vet and makes total sense when you think about it as grain in the food is used as a filler and not good for them as not intended to be digested by them.

Originally Posted by Blueface

While they come in different meat types such as chicken, lamb, beef, turkey and sardine and on and on, and I give him all, here is the chicken as an example.
It contains lots of veggies but the main ingredient and focus is raw meat.
Nothing too good for my best friend.
He is slim and trim.
His coat is healthy.
He is a 13 year old that has the energy of a puppy.

So, while primarily meat based, this diet does contain a large aspect of "veggies" as I come to think of it.

Ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Necks, Ground Chicken Bones, Chicken Hearts, Organic Kale, Organic Carrots, Organic Yams, Chicken Livers, Organic Broccoli, Organic Apples, Organic Ground Flaxseed, Cranberries, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Parsley, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Kelp, Alfalfa, Mixed Tocopherols (source of vitamin E).

Originally Posted by Blueface

If you want to read up some more on his thoughts, here is his site:
www.therightremedy.com

Thanks for the info Carlos.

What brand of food are you using?

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by T.G

Thanks for the info Carlos.

What brand of food are you using?

Here you go:
http://www.primalpetfoods.com/

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Here you go:
http://www.primalpetfoods.com/

Thanks bro.