The following article was written by Corinne Alexaki. Does feeding processed kibble to your pooch gross you out? Have you been told that your canine companion could not survive on a cruelty-free diet? If so, you are not alone. Many people have eliminated meat from their diet but are afraid to do so with their beloved bow-wow because they believe that dogs are meant to be carnivores. Many dogs do quite well on a vegan diet.Meet my vegan doggie, Daphne. She is a “poochie foodie” and loves this recipe so much that when I set her food down, she shoves her entire face into the bowl and the feeding frenzy begins. She doesn’t stop, not even for the doorbell, until she has licked her bowl clean. Is she healthy, you may ask? She plays harder and longer than her canine counterparts and has a clean bill of health from the vet.Did you know that the term “carnivore” refers to a diet that is primarily flesh-based, not entirely flesh-based? Wild canines love to gobble their greens, too, and they are by no means flesh-dependent, like zombies.

The most important thing for your dog, aside from lots of love and exercise, is a well-balanced diet, not necessarily a meat-based diet. So try this peanut-buttery, sweet-potatoey stovetop or slow-cooker recipe to give your puppy prince or princess the cruelty-free, unprocessed gooey goodness that he or she deserves!Homemade Sweet-Potato Peanut-Butter Vegan-Dog Delight 6 cups (filtered) water 1 cup mixed rice and quinoa (I mix black, brown, and long grain rice with black and/or white quinoa.) 1 cup mixed lentils (I mix green, red, and French lentils.) 3 medium sweet potatoes sliced into 1-inch cubes 3 cups or 24 oz. natural peanut butter 1½ cups or 8 to 12-oz. apple cider vinegar, optional (My dog is a flat-nosed breed, which means she tends to get gassy. The vinegar gets rid of virtually all of her gas, but if your dog does not have a problem with this, you can omit the vinegar.) 8 g hemp protein 1 Tbsp. flaxseed oil with DHA (Store in the fridge or freezer.) 200-250 mg cranberry extract (Since a vegan diet is alkalizing, your dog may need this acidifier to maintain a healthy urinary pH.)

VegeDog multivitamin powder Prozyme Plus (This helps with digestion so that your dog can absorb as many nutrients as possible.) 125 mg PB8 brand probiotic (1/4 pill)* Serving size is based on the diet of a 20-lb. dog. 1 Ton Wall Ac UnitPlease adjust the portion size to suit your dog’s weight.Cheap Puppies For Sale In Denver CoNote: Please remember, as with the introduction of any new food, to introduce this new diet gradually. One Direction T-Shirt At TargetThis means replacing a small portion of your dog’s current food with the new food and gradually increasing the amount of new food while decreasing the amount of old food over a period of approximately 10 days.Wild canines keep their smiles sparkling by chewing on sticks and bones, so don’t forget to brush your pupperoni’s teeth!

I brush Daphne’s teeth every day, and her favorite dental snacks are sliced apple, Sam’s Yams, and PETA’s vegan pig ears.Stay tuned for gluten-free Vegan Scooby Doo Scones! 1 of 11Next Last We’ve sniffed out some remedies that will eliminate dog fartsDid it just come out of the dog? We’ve been blaming rotten smells on the dog for many years, but what can you do if you’ve got a legitimate problem with dog farts? There are several factors that can lead to stinky dog farts. Gas can build up when your dog swallows large amounts of air while gulping down his food. Certain types of food can give your dog the toots – beans, cauliflower, cabbage, and soybeans are all highly fermentable foods. It can come from food intolerance  with sensitivities to wheat and corn. As well, dog farts can also be caused because of malabsorption syndromes, due to the incomplete digestion of carbohydrates. And then, some dogs are more prone to farting… if you own a Boxer, you know what we’re talking about.

So let’s talk about some things you can do to minimize the bad odors in your home. (Photo credit: Gabriele Maltinti/Shutterstock)Making home cooked dog food is a healthy and economical way to feed your pet. After the pet food scare a few years ago, many owners have begun cooking for their animals as a way to avoid harmful additives. Other owners need to cook for their dogs because of a health related issue. Whatever the reason, you can prepare your dog's food easily. Many people think dogs should eat only protein. Dogs, like humans, require a variety of meat, starches and vegetables to meet their basic nutritional requirements. If dogs eat only protein, they will lack important vitamins, and this can lead to deficiencies and even thyroid problems. If they do not receive enough protein, they may suffer from poor immune function, muscle deterioration and blood disorders. So, a balanced diet is essential. Many vets recommend a ratio of 40 percent protein, 50 percent vegetables and 10 percent starch.

Each of the food categories has a wide variety of ingredients from which to choose. The most important aspect is that the ingredients be fresh and contain no additives. People normally think of dogs as eating beef, but there are many other possibilities to fulfill the protein requirements. Any good muscle or organ protein is good. Use liver moderately because the liver in an animal may retain impurities. You can use these protein sources based on cost and availability: Dogs can eat a wide range of vegetables. However, some should be avoided. Carbohydrates contain important vitamins for dogs. They also provide fiber for a healthy digestion. While many people think dogs can eat almost anything, certain foods are dangerous and even deadly to dogs. Do not include any of these when making home cooked dog food: It should be noted that you should never use any ingredients that are spoiled or contain mold. The rule of thumb is never feed your dog anything that would be dangerous for you to eat.