There are several large (and smaller) pet food companies that make a
vegetarian dog food.

Would I feed it? Probably not. Its not to say that the food is, or isn't
good. I just don't have the confidence that there has been enough of a large
group being fed that food, for long enough that I'd be happy feeding it.

That being said, certainly people do feed it, and I've not heard any
negative reports based on it. I assume some research has gone in to its
preparation.


Dale

"Jasi" wrote in message
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Hi, I'm new. By way of introduction, I'm Jasi, and I have a five year old
Chinese Shar-Pei named Musi. She's generally healthy except for some
seasonal allergies (not food related).

I'm curious whether anyone has any experience with feeding a dog a
completely vegetarian diet. I've been veg for years for religious
reasons. And while I don't believe in pushing my religious beliefs on
others - dogs included - I also don't like having meat products in my
home. More importantly, some of my guests (the all important Mother In
Law) are so appalled by the idea of meat that they are uncomfortable
visiting me. I've stopped feeding bones and animal based treats, which
was easy enough, but I'm not sure whether feeding a totally vegetarian
diet is OK health-wise.

Thoughts? Experiences? Flames?

-Jasi