Vegan
dry dog food, vegetarian dry dog food – do you know how to select a good
product? Below I take an objective, in-depth look at six of the most popular Vegan
DRY dog food, and vegetarian DRY dog food products to help you understand how
to choose what’s best for your dog...
An Objective Look at Six Popular Vegan and
Vegetarian Dry Dog Food Products
Petguard Organics Vegetarian
Adult Dry Dog Food
Ingredients: Organic Quinoa, Organic Oat Meal, Organic Ground Barley, Organic Brown Rice,
Organic Dried Eggs, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Apples, Organic Peas,
Organic Carrots, Organic Potatoes, Organic Flaxseed, Organic Amaranth, Organic
Kelp, Organic Cranberries, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium
Ascorbate (Source Of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement,
D-Alpha Tocopherol, Calciferol (Source Of Vitamin D), Thiamine Mononitrate,
Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Inositol, Niacin, Calcium
Pantothenate, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source Of Vitamin B6), Zinc
Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Folic
Acid, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino
Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite. Omega-3: 0.8 min. Omega-6: 4.2 min.
- Health
Check – Positive Features:
- Organic
antibiotic-free, pesticide residue-free fruit and vegetable.
- Organic
pesticide residue-free grains.
- Organic
kelp and organic flax seed – pass, assuming that the kelp is sourced from clean
waters.
- Organic
sunflower oil.
- Human
food-grade ingredient.
- Health
Check – Issues
- Fruit
variety insufficient, should include blue and orange fruit.
- Vegetable
variety insufficient, should include more dark leafy greens, celery, zucchini,
etc.
- Root
vegetable used is potato – this product should have included a more nutritious root vegetable,
i.e. as squash, turnips, sweet potato
- Herbs, none.
- Critically low in Omega-3 fatty acids increases the inflammatory nature of this food.
- Contains
species inappropriate ingredients.
- Grains
are a leading cause of immune system issues and other inflammatory conditions
and diseases in dogs – for example - allergies, diabetes, gastrointestinal
problems, urinary tract and renal system problems, oral health problems, cancer,
insect and parasite infestations, etc.
- Peas contain lectin proteins which can interfere with nutrient
absorption, and create auto immune responses leading to inflammation and
chronic disease.
- Vitamins and minerals added to product to ‘fortify and enrich’ the
product due to loss of viable nutrients from processing.
- Vitamins and minerals used are not organic.
- If soured from China are contaminated with heavy metals and other
toxins.
- If sourced from the USA are contaminated with GMOs.
Vdog Vegan Dry Dog Food
Ingredients: Dried Peas, Brown Rice, Pea Protein
Concentrate, Oats, Sorghum, Lentils, Canola Oil, Peanuts, Sunflower Hearts,
Potato Protein, Brewers Dried Yeast, Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseeds, Natural Vegetable
Flavor, Quinoa, Millet, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium
Chloride, Vegetable Pomace (Carrot, Celery, Beet, Parsley, Lettuce, Watercress
& Spinach), Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium
Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D2
Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine
Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous
Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite & Calcium
Iodate), DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Parsley Flakes,
L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Dried Cranberries, Dried
Blueberries, Preserved With Citric Acid and Mixed Tocopherols (Form of Vitamin
E). Omega-3: not disclosed. Omega-6: not disclosed
– however, based on ingredient profile product is critically low in Omega-3.
- Health
Check – Positive Features
- Health
Check – Issues
- VDog does not state that their ingredients are human food-grade. This is troubling as animal feed-grade ingredients are permitted to
contain more, and higher levels of toxic contaminants than human food-grade
ingredient.
- Insufficient
variety and quantity of nutrient dense fruits.
-
Vegetable pomice – low in nutritional value. Vegetable pomice is a by-product of manufacturing
made-for-human processed foods.
- Root
vegetable content - zero.
- Product
contains high levels of salt – in fact there is more salt in this product than
fruit. Salt is best obtained from
consuming whole foods – added salt content in this product is high.
- Alfalfa - when used in small amounts alfalfa meal is an acceptable
source of whole-food nutrients. When alfalfa is used as a major ingredient -
alfalfa becomes a health hazard. The saponins in alfalfa interfere with the absorption of nutrients by the body. Non-organic alfalfa is also high in herbicide residue,
making it a source of toxins and carcinogen.
- Contains
species inappropriate ingredients.
- Grains
are a leading cause of immune system issues and other inflammatory conditions
and diseases in dogs – for example - allergies, diabetes, gastrointestinal
problems, urinary tract and renal system problems, oral health problems,
cancer, insect and parasite infestations, etc.
- Lentils and
peas contain lectin proteins which can interfere with nutrient absorption, and
create auto immune responses leading to inflammation and chronic disease in some dogs – not
an appropriate ingredient to use in large quantities.
- Peanuts used are not organic, and are not human food-grade.
- Natural
flavor – a source of emulsifiers, preservatives, MSG, and solvents,
(all three are placed in the category ‘incidental additives, a category that
manufacturers are not required
to list/disclose. These
incidental additives typically contain GMOs, toxins, carcinogens. Increases the inflammatory nature of this food
produc.
- Product is critically low in Omega-3 fatty acids increases the inflammatory nature of this food.
- Product contains poor-source Omega-6 fatty acids that increase the inflammatory nature of this food. Canola oil is GMO, mixed tocopherols typically GMO contaminated. Source of herbicide residue, typically glyphosate. This
residue is toxic and carcinogenic, inflammatory disease promoting, serotonin
disrupting, dementia causing, and more. The FDA does not regulate testing for glyphosate residue in food. Interferes with
absorption of nutrients and adjuncts absorption of toxins such as mercury from
vaccinations, and non-organic arsenic which is present in non-organic grains
such as rice, interferes with healing.
- Citric acid (is not organic) is typically GMO, and MSG contaminated,
increases the inflammatory nature of this food.
- Vitamins and minerals added to product to ‘fortify and enrich’ the
product due to loss of viable nutrients from processing.
- Vitamins and minerals used are not organic-source.
-
If soured from China are contaminated with heavy metals and other
toxins.
-
If sourced from the USA are contaminated with GMOs.
- Citric acid is a common source of MSG (a neurotoxin).
- VDog products are endorsed by
PETA. PETA does do good in educating people regarding cruelty to animals on a
larger scale – i.e. animal testing, and circuses - HOWEVER when it comes to ‘pets’
such as dogs and cats PETA KILLS 98% of all healthy, adoptable dogs and cats that they ‘rescue’/
‘save’. Take a look at PETA's kill records for the last few years...
- PETA’s
official annual pet-killing reports as submitted to the state government of
Virginia – location of PETA’s head office, and main center for their pet slaughter activities:
-
Over the span of 11 years, PETA has killed 29,426 dogs, cats, rabbits, and other domestic animals. I personally do NOT consider PETA to be an
ethical organization. PETA’s endorsement of this product provides zero
meaningful value to the safety of this product. Facts regarding PETS’s lack of
ethics when it comes to domestic dogs, cats and other small animals you can go
here – Nathan Winograd keeps an accurate, and close watch on PETA’s
ongoing cruelty, you can also follow him on Facebook – I do. You can find additional evidence of PETA’s
unwarranted, unnecessary killing of dogs and cats by going here, and here, and here. In light of
PETA’s ongoing actions of animal cruelty to small animals, in my opinion,
PETA’s endorsement of this product is completely inappropriate.
- PETA supports a KILL policy for ALL Pit Bulls in shelters across North America - you can see the OpEd piece on this PETA endorsed policy as written by the founder of PETA Iingrid Newkirk by going here.
Halo Vegan Garden Medley
Ingredients: Green Peas,
Chickpeas, Pearled Barley, Oat Groats, Pea Protein, Whole Flaxseed, Sunflower
Oil, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potato, Sweet Potato, Alfalfa Meal, Carrot, Celery,
Beet, Parsley, Lettuce, Watercress, Spinach, Canola Oil (preserved with mixed
tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dried Kelp, Natural
Vegetable Flavors, Flaxseed Oil, Carrots, Dried Apple, Dried Blueberry, Dried
Cranberry, Chicory Root, Taurine, Rosemary Extract, L-Carnitine, Potassium
Chloride, DL Methionine, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins
(Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate,
Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D-2 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine
Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate,
Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Cobalt
Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Ethylene Diamine Dihydriodide,
Sodium Selenite). Omega-3: 1.25 min. Omega-6: 4.25 min.
- Health Check – Positive Features, maybe...or not...
- Sweet potato, leafy greens and herbs BUT only if human food grade - Halo does not state that their ingredients are human food-grade.This is
troubling as animal feed-grade ingredients are permitted to
contain more, and higher levels of toxic contaminants than human
food-grade
ingredient.
- Kelp
is a good BUT only if sourced from clean waters, if from i.e. China,
Japan, or Hawaii the kelp is contaminated with toxins, and not
beneficial. It is not clear where Halo is sourcing the kelp from.
- Health Check – Issues
- Alfalfa - when used in small amounts alfalfa meal is an acceptable
source of whole-food nutrients. When alfalfa is used as a major ingredient -
alfalfa becomes a health hazard. The saponins in alfalfa are
anti-nutrients that interfere with the absorption of nutrients by the body. Non-organic alfalfa is also high in herbicide residue,
making it a source of toxins and carcinogens
- Contains species inappropriate ingredients
- Grains are a leading cause of immune
system issues and other inflammatory conditions and diseases in dogs – for
example - allergies, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, urinary tract and
renal system problems, oral health problems, cancer, insect and parasite
infestations, etc.
- Chick peas and
peas contain lectin proteins which can interfere with nutrient absorption, and
create auto immune responses leading to inflammation and chronic disease in some dogs – not
an appropriate ingredient to use in large quantities.
- Product contains poor-source Omega-6 fatty acids that increase the inflammatory nature of this food. Canola oil is GMO, mixed tocopherols typically GMO contaminated. Source of herbicide residue, typically glyphosate. This
residue is toxic and carcinogenic, inflammatory disease promoting, serotonin
disrupting, dementia causing, and more. The FDA does not regulate testing for glyphosate residue in food. Interferes with
absorption of nutrients and adjuncts absorption of toxins such as mercury from
vaccinations, and non-organic arsenic which is present in non-organic grains
such as rice, interferes with healing.
- Product is
critically low in Omega-3 fatty acids increases the inflammatory nature of this food product
- Natural flavor – a source of emulsifiers,
preservatives, and solvents, (all three are placed in the category ‘incidental
additives, a category that manufacturers are not required to list/disclose. These incidental additives typically contain GMOs, toxins,
carcinogens. Increases the inflammatory nature
of this food product
- Vitamins and minerals added to product to ‘fortify and enrich’ the
product due to loss of viable nutrients from processing.
- Vitamins and minerals used are not organic-sourced
- If soured from China are contaminated with heavy metals and other
toxins
- If sourced from the USA are contaminated with GMOs
Royal Canin Vegetarian
Ingredients: Oat groats, brewers rice, potato protein,
coconut oil, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, tomato pomace, flaxseed,
calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, carrot pomace, potassium chloride,
calcium sulfate, salt, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, taurine,
vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E),
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium
pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, niacin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride
(vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement,
riboflavin supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], trace minerals [zinc
proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide,
copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate] ,
L-carnitine, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and
citric acid. Omega-3: not disclosed. Omega-6: not disclosed
– however, based on ingredient profile product is critically low in Omega-3.
- Health Check – Positive Features
- Health
Check – Issues
- Royal Canin does not use human food-grade ingredients. This is
troubling as animal feed-grade ingredients are permitted to
contain more, and higher levels of toxic contaminants than human
food-grade
ingredient.
- Product contains coconut oil, unfortunately the coconut oil used is not organic, nor does it seem to be human food grade - does not have the same healthful value as organic coconut oil
- No
fruit content - should include red, blue and orange fruit
- Vegetable
variety insufficient, should include dark leafy greens, celery, zucchini, etc.
- Tomato pomice – low in nutritional value, tomato pomice is a by-product of manufacturing
ketchup,
- Root
vegetable selection is lacking– should have included nutritious options such as
i.e. as squash, turnips, sweet potato
- Salt
is best obtained from consuming whole foods – added salt content in this
product is high
- Contains
species inappropriate ingredients
- Grains
are a leading cause of immune system issues and other inflammatory conditions
and diseases in dogs – for example - allergies, diabetes, gastrointestinal
problems, urinary tract and renal system problems, oral health problems,
cancer, insect and parasite infestations, etc.
- Brewer’s rice – a by-product of made-for human processed food, brewers
rice is stripped of nutrients, has very little nutritional value, is an
inexpensive filler
- Mixed tocopherols typically GMO contaminated. Source of herbicide residue, typically glyphosate. This
residue is toxic and carcinogenic, inflammatory disease promoting, serotonin
disrupting and more. Interferes with
absorption of nutrients and adjuncts absorption of toxins such as mercury from
vaccinations, and non-organic arsenic which is present in non-organic grains
such as rice, interferes with healing. Increase the inflammatory nature of this
food product
- Product is critically low in Omega-3 fatty acids increases the inflammatory nature of this food product
- Coconut oil used is not organic
- Product contains poor-source Omega-6 fatty acids increases the inflammatory nature of this food product
- Vitamins and minerals added to product to ‘fortify and enrich’ the
product due to loss of viable nutrients from processing.
- If sourced from the USA are contaminated with GMOs
- If soured from China are contaminated with heavy metals and other
toxins
- Citric acid - a common source of MSG
Nature’s Recipe Healthy Skin Vegetarian Recipe
Ingredients: Ground Rice, Soybean Meal, Cracked Pearled
Barley, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Calcium Carbonate,
Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Dehydrated Carrots, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement,
L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin Supplement,
Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate,
Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione
Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin
B12 Supplement), Garlic Oil, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc
Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese
Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Onion Extract,
Garlic Powder, Rosemary Extract. Omega-3: 0.6 min. Omega-6: 1.9 min.
- Health
Check –Positive Features
- Health
Check - Issues
- Menadione
Sodium Bisulfite Complex is toxic to kidneys,
liver, mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure can produce damage to
target organs, is carcinogenic and mutagenic.
- Onion extract – inappropriate for dogs due to thiophosphate – a
substance that causes Heinz factor anemia in dog.
- Aource of garlic is undisclosed, if from China the garlic has a high level of toxic contamination.
- Nature's Recipe does not use human food-grade ingredients. This is
troubling as animal feed-grade ingredients are permitted to
contain more, and higher levels of toxic contaminants than human
food-grade
ingredient.
- No
fruit content - should include red, blue and orange fruit
- Vegetable
variety insufficient, should include dark leafy greens, celery, zucchini, etc.
-
Root
vegetable selection is non-existent – should have included nutritious options
such as i.e. as squash, turnips, sweet potato.
- Salt
is best obtained from consuming whole foods – added salt content in this
product is high, in-fact the salt content exceeds the amount of carrots in
product
- Contains
species inappropriate ingredients
- Grains
are a leading cause of immune system issues and other inflammatory conditions
and diseases in dogs – for example - allergies, diabetes, gastrointestinal
problems, urinary tract and renal system problems, oral health problems,
cancer, insect and parasite infestations, etc.
- Soy beans in this product are GMO. Source of herbicide residue, typically glyphosate. This
residue is toxic and carcinogenic, inflammatory disease promoting, serotonin
disrupting and more. Interferes with
absorption of nutrients and adjuncts absorption of toxins such as mercury from
vaccinations, and non-organic arsenic which is present in non-organic grains
such as rice, interferes with healing. Increases
the inflammatory nature of this food.
- Poor-source Omega-6 fatty acids. Canola oil is GMO, mixed tocopherols typically GMO contaminated. Source of herbicide residue, typically glyphosate. This
residue is toxic and carcinogenic, inflammatory disease promoting, serotonin
disrupting, dementia causing, and more. The FDA does not regulate testing for glyphosate residue in food. Interferes with
absorption of nutrients and adjuncts absorption of toxins such as mercury from
vaccinations, and non-organic arsenic which is present in non-organic grains
such as rice, interferes with healing.
- Critically low in Omega-3 fatty acids increases the inflammatory nature of this food product
- Vitamins and minerals added to product to ‘fortify and enrich’ the
product due to loss of viable nutrients from processing.
- If sourced from the USA are contaminated with GMOs
- If soured from China are contaminated with heavy metals and other
toxins
Natural Balance – Vegetarian Dry Dog Food Formula
Ingredients: Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Cracked Pearled Barley,
Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil, Potatoes, Tomato Pomace, Vegetable Flavoring,
Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Choline
Chloride, Taurine, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Spinach, Parsley Flakes,
Cranberries, L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Kelp, Vitamin E
Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous
Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine Mononitrate
(Vitamin B-1), Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A
Supplement, Biotin, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium
Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin
(Vitamin B-2), Vitamin D-2 Supplement, Folic Acid. Omega-3: 0.3 min. Omega-6: 2.0 min.
- Health
Check – Positive Features
- Health
Check - Issues
- Nature Balance does not use human food-grade ingredients. This is
troubling as animal feed-grade ingredients are permitted to
contain more, and higher levels of toxic contaminants than human
food-grade
ingredient.
- No
fruit content - should include red, blue and orange fruits
- Vegetable variety insufficient, should
include dark leafy greens, celery, zucchini, etc. Tomato pomice – a by-product of manufacturing
ketchup, low in nutritional value
- Root
vegetable is potato - should have included more nutritious options such as i.e.
as squash, turnips, sweet potato
- Contains species inappropriate ingredients.
- Grains are a leading cause of immune
system issues and other inflammatory conditions and diseases in dogs – for
example - allergies, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, urinary tract and
renal system problems, oral health problems, cancer, insect and parasite
infestations, etc.
- Chick peas
and peas contain lectin proteins which can interfere with nutrient absorption, and
create auto immune responses leading to inflammation, and chronic disease in some dogs – not
an appropriate ingredient to use in large quantities.
- Natural flavor – a source of emulsifiers,
preservatives, and solvents, (all three are placed in the category ‘incidental
additives, a category that manufacturers are not required to list/disclose. These incidental additives typically contain GMOs, toxins,
carcinogens. Increases the inflammatory nature
of this food product
- Product is
critically low in Omega-3 fatty acids increases the inflammatory nature of this food product
- Product
contains poor-source Omega-6 fatty acids increases the inflammatory nature of this food product. Canola oil is GMO, mixed tocopherols typically GMO contaminated. Source of herbicide residue, typically glyphosate. This
residue is toxic and carcinogenic, inflammatory disease promoting, serotonin
disrupting, dementia causing, and more. The FDA does not regulate testing for glyphosate residue in food. Interferes with
absorption of nutrients and adjuncts absorption of toxins such as mercury from
vaccinations, and non-organic arsenic which is present in non-organic grains
such as rice, interferes with healing.
- Vitamins and minerals added to product to ‘fortify and enrich’ the
product due to loss of viable nutrients from processing.
- If sourced from the USA are contaminated with GMOs
- If soured from China are contaminated with heavy metals and other
toxin
Are These Products Nutritionally Complete?
According to AFFCO the answer is yes. All six of the above products meet AAFCO’s
‘standards’. But how meaningful are AAFCO standards? Dig a little deeper – consider who AFFCO is, and who they represent…
AAFCO is an acronym for the American
Association of Feed Control Officials. Although AAFCO
promotes itself as THE 'governing' body for the pet food industry. AFFCO's claim is a self-proclamation - they are a partisan organization comprised of people directly involved in the pet
food manufacturing industry. AAFCO is directly responsible for unclear labeling on pet food products including dry and wet dog food and treats. AAFCO allows toxins and carcinogens into the food
that they 'approve'. AAFCO is
responsible for the confusion around poor vs. good quality dog food (and cat
food) products. AAFCO guidelines, and standards are not
sufficient to ensure a food product is ‘nutritionally balanced’, ‘nutritionally
complete’, truly health supporting or species appropriate.
Disappointing
Products - Falling Short of Expectations
In my opinion, based on the findings provided further above, these
dog food products are very disappointing for many reasons...
When
you think of eating a vegan or vegetarian diet the images that appear in your
mind are likely to reflect a rich variety of fresh, colorful fruits and
vegetables – like those on this list of appropriate fresh fruits and
vegetables for dogs. A full spectrum of good quality, appropriate fruit and veggies are an essential part of a vegan or vegetarian diet. The food products above
offer poor-source and/or a very limited variety of fruits, and
vegetables.
There
are some very good sources of plant proteins, however the products above
do NOT include any of those better quality plant proteins. The products are
comprised of grains and legumes. Grains are proven to cause 160+ inflammatory diseases in
dogs. Legumes consumed in large quantities on a daily basis, can
cause serious gastrointestinal, and other problems for your dog. Why aren’t these companies using better
quality sources of protein? Because grains and legumes are inexpensive ;to purchase thereby ensuring that high profit margins are maintained.
The
products above, are the best the pet food industry currently offers in
vegan and vegetarian DRY dog food products. I cannot recommend any of these
products as each of these products present serious threats to a dog’s short and
long-term health.
The
health of your dog depends on that very old and apt saying ‘buyer beware’. AAFCO, the FDA and Health Canada allow many
toxins, carcinogens and otherwise inappropriate ingredients to be used in pet
food.
Don’t
allow your dog’s health to be adversely impacted by the pet food
industry’s drive for profit.
Don’t
allow the pet food industry to ‘pull the wool’ over your eyes when it comes to
honoring your efforts to be cruelty-free.
Animal Cruelty?
The Vegan Dry Dog Food, Vegetarian Dry Dog Food products analyzed
above contain inappropriate, highly inflammatory ingredients known to degrade a
dog’s quality of life by destroying his/her physical health, and mental health –
this is animal cruelty perpetrated by the pet food industry in the name of
profit. These dry dog foods do
NOT offer the opportunity to end cruelty to animals.
If you are truly dedicated to feeding vegan or vegetarian
it is necessary to invest your time and effort – there are no shortcuts. Be
ready to invest the time and effort required to make your dog’s food. His/her
diet should be comprised of organic, clean-sourced protein-rich plant-based,
grain-free proteins; appropriate nutrient rich organic fruits, vegetables,
appropriate plant-based organic fats, appropriate organic herbs and
nutraceutical, and appropriate dairy products for vegetarian diets.
In an accompanying article, I look at an actual Case Study - what
went right, what went wrong, and why. I discuss in further depth ethical issues
and impacts – you can read that article by going here.
Don’t allow your dog to be a victim of accidental
cruelty. Get help to design the best
possible, cruelty-free homemade diet if you must go vegan or vegetarian – don’t
make your dog eat dry vegan or dry vegetarian highly processed dog food.
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