Vegetarian Man Backs Out On Getting A Dog Because His Finance Wants To Feed It Vegan Diet

"When she persisted I said we're not getting a dog then."

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• November 15, 2022

How should you feed your dog? Because each dog is unique, it's vital to keep in mind that a diet that works for your friend's dog can be utterly wrong for your dog.

It's crucial to speak with your veterinarian about your dog's daily diet. But there are some general characteristics.

Most domesticated dogs are carnivores, though they occasionally eat omnivore foods. According to Dr. Leigh from Your Vet Online, it's crucial to make sure your dog is eating a diet that is complete, balanced, and appropriate for both its stage of life and any medical conditions it may have.

But what about vegans and vegetarians? How should they feed their pets, considering they don’t want to harm animals?

It is a tricky situation. Ans the story we have here perfectly demonstrates it.

One Redditor asks: “AITA for backpaddling on getting a dog?” Why would he want to do that?

Well, he has some valid reasons. He and his fiancée (F24) and I (M26) moved in together about a year ago and have been talking about getting a dog ever since.

It's finally in their budget and they were looking at shelters. They started buying toys and planning a fence for their yard.

But then the issue of food came up. GF is a vegan and wants to feed the dog only vegan food. OP disagrees and wants to feed the dog whatever the vets recommend.

Read the full story below:

OP asks:

He and his fiancée (F24) and I (M26) moved in together about a year ago and have been talking about getting a dog ever since

It's finally in their budget and they were looking at shelters. But then the issue of food came up

GF is a vegan and wants to feed the dog only vegan food

OP disagrees and wants to feed the dog whatever the vets recommend.

Story in short:

Veganism is a human choice built on unwillingness to harm animals.

The irony...

Dogs love meat. Dogs need meat.

Sounds weird? Only because it is...

Dogs can eat vegetables. But that is not their primary diet

The saddest look of betrayal

Redditor shared their experience:

Clearly, he was not a fan of peas.

Some dogs love vegetables

One Redditor shared their interesting story:

Obviously something good was being given.

And now he magically liked berries.

This is a good idea:

That's nature...

The bottom line is - dog owners have the responsibility to feed them an appropriate diet.

Veganism is a human choice built on an unwillingness to harm animals. OP’s girlfriend is so unwilling to hurt animals, that she’s fully willing to hurt her own dog.

That’s o ironic, isn’t it? The bottom line is – you shouldn’t make your pets follow your diet choices.

They’ve evolved for thousands of years on a certain diet, and you can’t change that. Dogs should eat what vets recommend.

Damjan