What are some recipes of homemade vegetarian dog foods?

Have you ever wondered why your dog has canine teeth? Yes, they are there to allow the dog to tear MEAT. Dogs will eat some vegetable food but they are basically carnivores and need meat for a healthy diet.





Conversely, would YOU like to be forced to follow a meat diet just because your dog did?What are some recipes of homemade vegetarian dog foods?
Vegetables


Vegetables are highly digestible by dogs after cooking. Baking is best for nutrient retention; but boiling is fine, if you also use the water in the food. Dogs love most cooked vegetables, but may prefer them cut into small pieces or pureed. Whole cooked potatoes make an excellent snack. Just fill a pan with potatoes and place in the oven for about an hour at 350 degrees. After cooling, store in the refrigerator and give as snacks. As much as 1/3 of the basic recipe can consist of ';extra'; vegetables without greatly altering the nutrient balance.











Millet, beans, lentils, and other grains/legumes.


Add up to one cooked cup per basic recipe. Beans, lentils and other legumes are especially high in minerals and protein. However, as mentioned earlier, you should check the dog(s) stool to see if they are digesting such foods. If you see whole beans, for example, cook them longer and/or put them in a blender.





Pasta


Add up to 1 cup dry or cooked pasta to the food. Any size shape or variety will do-- it should be whole wheat or enriched, however.





Whole wheat bread


Dogs love bread. Fortunately, bread is a healthy snack. You can add it to the meal or use for treats.What are some recipes of homemade vegetarian dog foods?
Dogs are carnivores! Why would you make your poor dog follow your lifestyle? Just buy him a bag of Purina and be done with it!





If you dont' believe me, ask your vet. I'm sure they'll tell you vegetarian is not a healthy diet for any dog.
While dogs are omnivores and can and do eat vegetables, unattended sandwiches, etc., they need protein in their diet, specifically meat protein. Plant protein, like corn meal (read the label on your kibble) is high in carbs, which can cause health problems.


I'm a vegetarian too, but my cats are carnivores, so I give them high protein canned food with poultry as the first ingredient. Don't force your life style on your pet.
As unpleasant as you may find it, some animals are carnivores. Vegetarians who work at the zoo feed the lions meat, not carrots. I feed my dog a high quality dog food. Look at the label and make sure that the first ingredient is not a meat ';by-product'; or corn.
why would you even be looking for one? dogs need meat and protein.