Plant-Based Dog Diet:
Fact or Myth?
Contrary to popular belief, complete proteins aren’t only found in meat. High quality plant proteins such as yeast, fungi, and algae are complete proteins, meaning they contain the 10 essential amino acids a dog needs to obtain from diet. Amino acids work for dogs in the same way they do for humans. They help dogs build muscle, produce hormones, and fight infection.
Can my dog be plant-based and thrive on a meat free diet? It’s a common question. Part of the myth of your dog needing meat is based around amino acids. These building blocks of protein are required for a dog’s health, similar to humans. Over thousands of years, dogs have developed the ability to digest nutrients from a variety of sources, not just meat.
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