Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Welcome in. Nice having you with us. I have to see a picture of that dog. Is there a web link? I don't know. I have always had dogs and my cat, non-vegetarian. I have an old timer vet that is totally against it. I'm not sure if he's correct or not. Nope, we won't flame you in here. Smiles, Donna Shannon Manning <smanning34 wrote: Hi Everyone! Just joined te group lastnight and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Shannon, 32 yrs old, married to my dear hubby Rob for 12 years, have 2 children-Josh, 8 yrs., and Karla (adopted from Guatemala) 4 yrs., I homeschool and live in Maryland. I'm a vegetarian, but the rest of the family are not. My husband was when we met but he went back to meat, I did too for a long time and have recently gone back to veg. We have 4 cats (non-vegetarians), and we're getting ready to get a Xoloitzcuintle (standard size=big) puppy (yes, one of those strange hairless dogs! Dear hubby has alleregies) in a couple of months. I am interested in feeding my dog a vegetarian diet-I've done a lot of research about it, have found a good dry dog food (Natural balance vegetarian). Anyone on the list keeping their pets vegetarian? **I know from my reserach and talking to different people, and my vet, that this is one of those subjects people feel strongly about either way, so please don't yell at me if you feel negatively against the idea. ) God Bless, Shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I agree with you on this point. Dog's are carnivores. If WE want to go vegetarian that is fine. We should not push our lifestyle on our dogs simply because they have no choice in the matter. A rabbit would make a fine vegetarian pet. Denise On 1/20/06, Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: > > Welcome in. Nice having you with us. > I have to see a picture of that dog. Is there a web link? > I don't know. I have always had dogs and my cat, non-vegetarian. I have > an old timer vet that is totally against it. I'm not sure if he's correct > or not. Nope, we won't flame you in here. > Smiles, Donna > > Shannon Manning <smanning34 wrote: > Hi Everyone! > Just joined te group lastnight and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm > Shannon, 32 yrs old, married to my dear hubby Rob for 12 years, have 2 > children-Josh, 8 yrs., and Karla (adopted from Guatemala) 4 yrs., I > homeschool and live in Maryland. I'm a vegetarian, but the rest of the > family are not. My husband was when we met but he went back to meat, I > did too for a long time and have recently gone back to veg. > > We have 4 cats (non-vegetarians), and we're getting ready to get a > Xoloitzcuintle (standard size=big) puppy (yes, one of those strange > hairless dogs! Dear hubby has alleregies) in a couple of months. I am > interested in feeding my dog a vegetarian diet-I've done a lot of > research about it, have found a good dry dog food (Natural balance > vegetarian). Anyone on the list keeping their pets vegetarian? > > **I know from my reserach and talking to different people, and my vet, > that this is one of those subjects people feel strongly about either > way, so please don't yell at me if you feel negatively against the > idea. ) > > God Bless, > Shannon > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Donnalilacflower wrote: >Welcome in. Nice having you with us. > I have to see a picture of that dog. Is there a web link? > > >Go to " www.xolo.com " and click on " dogblog " . Click on " Besito Xolo Show Dogs " for pictures of the large/standard size dogs and click on the " pups " links to see the puppies. This breeder raises the standard size, but a lot more people breed the toy/miniature size. You can go to > > www.dogbreedinfo.com/xoloitzcuintle.htm >for more info. All my friends are teasing me about getting a hairless dog. ) I want to get a big one for protection when I go for walks at night. > > God Bless, Shannon ) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Now that is a nice looking dog. I have seen one on a dog championship last weekend. Never saw one before. I thought is was a type of Doberman mixture. I wish you much luck with your soon to have family member.Donna Shannon Manning <smanning34 wrote: Donnalilacflower wrote: >Welcome in. Nice having you with us. > I have to see a picture of that dog. Is there a web link? > > >Go to " www.xolo.com " and click on " dogblog " . Click on " Besito Xolo Show Dogs " for pictures of the large/standard size dogs and click on the " pups " links to see the puppies. This breeder raises the standard size, but a lot more people breed the toy/miniature size. You can go to > > www.dogbreedinfo.com/xoloitzcuintle.htm >for more info. All my friends are teasing me about getting a hairless dog. ) I want to get a big one for protection when I go for walks at night. > > God Bless, Shannon ) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I have two adorable young kitties, both of which are definitely non-vegetarian. They lack my IBS and their little stomachs and digestive systems, from what I know from people who have taken studies in either veternarian school or medicine, are not the same kind that humans have. Same friend has a dog and two or three cats. I would not flame as it is not my nature, but would only advise thorough investigation and research before determining if this is the wise move. Opinions of people whom I trust state that it is not a good idea, but I always advise to do the research for yourself and make up your own mind--always the wisest thing to do under any circumstances. On 1/20/06, Miss Denise <cooljazzcafe wrote: > I agree with you on this point. Dog's are carnivores. If WE want to go > vegetarian that is fine. We should not push our lifestyle on our dogs > simply > because they have no choice in the matter. A rabbit would make a fine > vegetarian pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 It's my understanding that dogs can do well on a vegetarian diet, but it's extremely difficult and ver un-natural for a cat, and not likely to be a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Hi, I have my dog on a raw/whole food diet and did try to transition him to more of a lacto ovo veg diet. On which he did ok, but I feel like he does much better (has more energy, more stable digestion, etc) when he has meat or fish. I have spoken to a holistic vet regarding this and her take was that some pets, maybe ones with severe allergies to meats do fine on a veg diet, most do better with clean(organic, meat, not " meal " ) diets. good luck with whatever you choose and with your new pup! melissa p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 I was just going to say the same basic thing.. it seems some dogs do okay with a veggie diet, others do not. There are great books out there on the subject... and there are many recipes for making doggie treats as well! Good luck and welcome to the group Shannon! =) jenni On Jan 20, 2006, at 9:40 PM, Melissa wrote: > Hi, > I have my dog on a raw/whole food diet and did try to transition > him to > more of a lacto ovo veg diet. On which he did ok, but I feel like he > does much better (has more energy, more stable digestion, etc) when he > has meat or fish. I have spoken to a holistic vet regarding this and > her take was that some pets, maybe ones with severe allergies to meats > do fine on a veg diet, most do better with clean(organic, meat, > not " meal " ) diets. > good luck with whatever you choose and with your new pup! > melissa p > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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