{"id":4016,"date":"2019-10-03T03:20:09","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T03:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.addictionfoods.com\/blog\/?p=4016"},"modified":"2021-03-12T08:03:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T08:03:23","slug":"why-go-vegetarian-dog-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-nz\/blog\/why-go-vegetarian-dog-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Go Vegetarian on Your Dog Food?"},"content":{"rendered":"

October 1 is World Vegetarian Day. We think that this is the best time to discuss the benefits of being a vegetarian. <\/span>There are so many things going for <\/span>them–c<\/span>holesterol levels are lower, lower risk of stroke and diabetes, metabolism is <\/span>faster\u2026 <\/span>Wouldn\u2019t that be great for your dog too?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can dogs be vegetarians?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

We have this notion that dogs are carnivores because they descended from wolves. <\/span>On the contrary, <\/span>dogs are omnivores. <\/span>T<\/span>hey will survive on a vegetable diet. <\/span>According to <\/span>PetMD<\/span><\/a>, d<\/span>ogs have <\/span>\u201cthe ability to transform certain amino acids, the building blocks of protein,\u201d into something which their canine body can maximize. This means that dogs can get their much-needed amino acids from other sources <\/span>aside from meat, like vegetables, fruits, and herbs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best for sensitive dogs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A vegetarian diet favors dogs who are sensitive and prone to allergies. <\/span>T<\/span>he<\/span>s<\/span>e are dogs who are sensitive to animal proteins. When this happens, you have to find <\/span>protein <\/span>alternatives so that your pet can still have his daily nutritional needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addiction Foods <\/span>Zen Vegetarian<\/span><\/a> is a hypoallergenic dog food <\/span>formulated with choice vegetable proteins and fortified with vitamins and minerals. <\/span>This unique pet food <\/span>does not contain any meat protein at all, nor <\/span>any artificial flavorings or preservatives<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zen Vegetarian\u2019s main ingredient is s<\/span>oya<\/span> which is rich in <\/span>isoflavones<\/span>. It is also <\/span>a powerful antioxidant<\/span>. <\/span>Perfect for <\/span>sensitive dogs to <\/span>maintain an active and healthy lifestyle across life stages, without depending on meat proteins.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Should your dog go vegetarian?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most vegetarian pet owners wish to have their pets on a vegetarian diet too. Based on a study published by <\/span>PLOS One<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>35% of 3,673 pet owners expressed their desire to feeding their pets a plant-based diet. Of the pet owners surveyed, 212 (5.8%) are already vegetarians and have indicated that they want to feed <\/span>their pets a plant-based diet. Of the 212, 58<\/span> (27%)<\/span> are already feeding their pets a vegetarian diet. <\/span>27% may seem small but if you take in the actual numbers of pets, it\u2019s definitely huge.<\/span>
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But that doesn\u2019t mean you should be swayed by the numbers. As a pet owner, you should know what\u2019s best for your dog. Especially if he\u2019s prone to allergies. A quick trip to a veterinarian is always the best thing to do before <\/span>giving <\/span>your pet a hypoallergenic diet.<\/span>
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Zen Vegetarian<\/span><\/a> and other Addiction<\/a><\/span> dog food product<\/span>s<\/span> are available <\/span>from <\/span>your local store<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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For further reading:<\/span><\/b>
\nhttps:\/\/www.rover.com\/en-nz\/blog\/7-common-food-allergens-dogs\/<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>https:\/\/vetnutrition.tufts.edu\/2017\/01\/food-allergies\/<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vegan-vs-vegetarian#section2<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.peta.org\/living\/animal-companions\/vegetarian-cats-dogs\/<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/is-it-ok-to-make-your-dog-vegan\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n\r\n\t\t
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October 1 is World Vegetarian Day. We think that this is the best time to discuss the benefits of being a vegetarian. There are so many things going for them–cholesterol levels are lower, lower risk of stroke and diabetes, metabolism is faster\u2026 Wouldn\u2019t that be great for your dog too?\u00a0\u00a0 Can dogs be vegetarians?\u00a0 We […]<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t

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