Removed #1 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 From the PETA website: Is it safe to feed my dog or cat a vegetarian diet? It’s likely that your cat or dog will thrive on a vegetarian diet. Studies have shown that ailments associated with meat consumption in humans, such as allergies, cancer, and arthritis, also affect our companion animals. In addition to pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics, commercial pet foods can be composed of parts of animals deemed unfit for human consumption, such as ground-up feathers and diseased flesh. Do be especially cautious when making the transition to a vegetarian diet for your cat as cats have very specific nutritional requirements. Vitamin A, taurine, and arachidonic acid are essential and can be provided with supplements such as VegeCat by Harbingers of a New Age. For optimal health, many people also choose to supplement their cats’ diets with fresh, wholesome grains, proteins, vegetables, and essential fatty acids such as those found in flaxseed oil. Unless they eat raw meat, some dogs require supplemental taurine and L-carnitine (available in health food stores). These amino acids can prevent dilated cardiomyopathy in breeds that are prone to the disease, such as Doberman pinschers, boxers, cocker spaniels, Dalmatians, and many large breeds. For a smooth transition, start by mixing vegetarian food (several quality brands are available, or follow recipes found in Vegetarian Dogs by Verona re-Bow or Vegetarian Cats and Dogs by James Peden)with the meat-based food. Gradually increase the vegetarian portion and decrease the meat-based diet over one to two weeks. Most dogs’ and cats’ health improves on a vegetarian diet, but be sure to monitor your animal closely to be absolutely sure that the new diet is agreeable. If not, you may need to switch to a different brand, try supplementing commercial food with fresh whole or raw foods, or go back to the meat-based food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rosemary Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 :groan:Peta strikes again I do admit to being clueless about a vegetarian diet - but for dogs and cats - really ??? Interesting though, as there was a thread a while back - the member is a vegetarian, and she was having difficult with feeding a raw diet to her husky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephona Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I used to know a person who was a vegetarian and she refused to feed her dog any meat/dog food. The poor dog survived on milk and pretzels (yes, seriously!). I don't know if the diet had any part in this, but he was a nasty, yappy, annoying dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 mine would just laugh at me if i fed them that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Ugh, don't even get me started on PETA. :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules dief taz tor Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 my 3 dont mind veggies , but i think they prefer meat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Lol PETA...doesn't their leader person use insulin...isnt it made from pigs or horses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Lol PETA...doesn't their leader person use insulin...isnt it made from pigs or horses Finishing up painting trim and such right now...but when i get done I'll pull up the 'just eat healthy and we don't need medicine' garbage they have up just for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 somthings I agree with PETA but this is just crazy like a lot of other stuff they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 :arghh::arghh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabien&Abs Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 :banghead::banghead::banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Oh pleeeeeeeeeeeeez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 We must tell all our furbabies that they must not chase, let alone kill any bunnies, squirrels, birds etc and if they do they must not chew or swallow as this would contravene said little creatures animal rights. What about our huskies animal rights as dogs to eat the diet that they are genetically predisposed to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Dogs are Omnivores, Cats are pure carnivores. PETA is just out and out... leoiuwetkbjgb. Yep, PETA ticks me off so much I start spouting nonsense when I think about them. Stupid, idiot weiruwernkjmvs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Don't even get me started on PETA ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loops Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 there was a weird girl at school she was called peta is it the same person? lol just as well mother nature wasnt veggie.. most things would be exctinct! ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 nobody even said anything about my star trek face palm...AM I THE ONLY NERD HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loops Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 nobody even saind anything about my star trek face palm...AM I THE ONLY NERD HERE err yes obviously lmao lol bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 no lol @Andy is deffo one! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loops Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 tooo dumb to be nerd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 nobody even said anything about my star trek face palm...AM I THE ONLY NERD HERE oh god no, there's plenty of nerds here, just look around (( but in self defence, I'm not naming names!!)) The reason, I think, no one said anything was: 1) It's been here before 2) It fit the topic so well!! In fact it gets used occasionally for topics like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Sletten Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 nobody even said anything about my star trek face palm...AM I THE ONLY NERD HERE I thought the Picard was classic myself because thats pretty much how I felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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