Plant based food for dogs

ARGUMENTS FOR PLANT BASED FOOD FOR DOGS

1.  Some people choose plant-based diets for their pets due to ethical concerns over animal welfare and the treatment of animals in the meat industry.
2. A plant-based diet can improve a dog's health by reducing the risk of certain health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
3.  Some plant-based diets can be easier for dogs to digest and can reduce the risk of digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.
4.  Reduced risk of food allergies: Some dogs develop food allergies to certain animal proteins, and a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of these allergies.

ARGUMENTS AGAINST PLANT BASED FOOD FOR DOGS

1.  Nutritional imbalances: Dogs are omnivores, but their diets are primarily based on animal protein, fat, and nutrients. Plant-based diets may not provide all the essential nutrients that dogs need for optimal health.

2.  Lack of protein: Plant-based diets may not contain enough high-quality protein to meet a dog's nutritional needs.

3.  Digestibility: Dogs are not as efficient as digesting plant-based protein as they are animal-based protein.

4.  Essential fatty acid imbalances: Some plant-based diets may not provide the right balance of essential fatty acids that dogs require. 

5.  Evolutionary biology: Dogs are descended from wolves and have been eating animal-based diets for thousands of years. Their digestive systems are best suited for processing animal-based protein and fats.