My dog wnats to be a vegetarian! / myLot

My Japanese Chin - Pakiboy - wants to be a vegetar - This little guy loves his fruits and veggies!

United States

June 13, 2007 9:36am CST

I have a little Japanes Chin named Pakiboy. He is only 7 pounds and is absolutly adorable. The problem is - he doesn't like to eat. He is very very picky! Pakiboy prefers to eat fruits and vegetables rather then meat or chicken. I also have 2 other dogs Benny (a Pug) and Gizmo (also a Japanese Chin and Pakiboy's half brother). These guys eat normally - ususally chicken or beef, brocolli, carrots, dry dog food and treats. But not Pakiboy - Nope! He usually would rather not eat if he has to have meat. It doesn't matter if it is steak, chicken or pork - he will walk away. Sometimes we can get him to eat some by mixing in alittle mayonaise or dipping the meat in ketchup! He only wnats the veggies - carrots, brocolli, potatoes - even califlower! He also loves fruits - apples, peaches, pinapple, watermelon - almost any fruit! He also likes tofu and cottage cheese and pasta. I have heard of vegetarioan dogs but I worry that he is not getting the right amount of protein. Any suggestions?

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friendship

@friendship (2084)

• Canada

15 Jun 07

My dogs loved fruits and vegetables, too. They ate cabbages, brocolli, watermelon, apple. Whatever I ate something, they would also like to try it. But of course, they didn't like hot chili (LOL) Otherwise, I would be shocked!

@iiartisanii (254)

• United States

14 Jun 07

You are absolutely right about the dog not getting enough protein. Dogs may be omnivores, but they have the short digestive tract of a carnivore and cannot digest grains or vegetable matter efficiently. I'd take him to the vet to rule out any problems, and maybe just only offer him meat. Eventually he'll be hungry enough to eat.

ruckz11

@ruckz11 (131)

• Philippines

13 Jun 07

my dogs eat vegetables,even raw vegetables. carrot peelings, kangkong, camote leaves, papaya, squash, name it. they will eat it.. they even eat banana peelings and watermelon left overs. hahaha..

DJ9020

@DJ9020 (1596)

• United States

14 Jun 07

What about dairy products like yougurt or cheese? As long as his system can handle them, I think they have some protein. Also, beans and some grains have protein. My dogs love oatmeal!

ackars

@ackars (1942)

• India

13 Jun 07

Awesome.First time Im hearing a news like this.I have seen dogs eating grass when they have some abdominal problems or when ther are very much hungry.But for the first time,a dog going to be vegetarian.May be you should show it to a doctor immeadiately.