Many people have now started leading a vegetarian life style; there is an increase in recognition of feeding dogs’ vegetarian canine food. It is often argued that vegetarian food is good for people but not for dogs. Early man survived primarily vegetarian foods before hunting but the same does not hold true for our dogs. Dogs are mostly omnivores, and take food whenever they feel like. Wild dogs may make rodents, birds or even reptiles, their food. Thus vegetarian dog food of any type may not be exactly natural.The reason being that a dog though tamed in the house is actually prepared to eat in the wild.
When dogs are given dog food,it is very important to make sure that the food satisfies safety standards. The most important agency that advocates this in the US is the 'Association of American Feed Control Officials' or (AAFCO). Thus, any pet food should be certified by AAFCO so that it meets a dog’s health requirements. Further, dog foods which are vegetarian are regularly fed, have shown dogs to be deficient in vital nutritional needs, basically calcium.
It might be quite possible to supplement vegetarian dog food with the proper vitamin and minerals so that your dog gets the balanced diet.This should indeed be done under the direction of a qualified veterinarian. In case you switch the dog to a vegetarian dog food, you ought to take the dog for a check up at least two months later to have its general health examined.
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