Re:Oceans 'soaking up more heat than estimated'
by didgeoridoo on Thursday November 01, 2018 @10:58AM
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You may want to look into supplementing the dogs’ diets with taurine. There is rising suspicion in the vet world that a diet high in legumes, pulses, and potatoes may suppress taurine absorption and increase the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy: https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/newsevents/cvmupdates/u...
Re:Oceans 'soaking up more heat than estimated'
by TheSpiceIsLife on Thursday November 01, 2018 @01:15PM
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Wow! Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to cycle them off the split peas. I wonder if sweet potatoes could be a problem too. Will look in to supplementing their diets.
Thanks :)
Re:Oceans 'soaking up more heat than estimated'
by Reason077 on Thursday November 01, 2018 @07:44AM
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Is there any research on how doggies do on vegan or reduced-meat diets? I wonder they'd have any long term health benefits from a well-planned, balanced vegan diet?
Re:Oceans 'soaking up more heat than estimated'
by TheSpiceIsLife on Thursday November 01, 2018 @01:19PM
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I've read that dogs can be vegan. They're not obligate carnivores like cats. That's about all I know really.
I’ve read that a medium sized dog has the carbon footprint of a medium sized SUV, approximately.
I have two small-medium dogs. They eat a lot of vegetables and legumes. 90% of their snacks / treats are sweet potato / carrots / apples. Their main meals consist of a mix of grated veggies, cooked brown rice, cooked and puréed split peas, and two or three tablespoons of kangaroo or chicken mince to flavour. Sometimes I leave out the mince, so their meals are vegan too. They love it! They can’t get enough of the split pea purée.
With the added benefit that their poop is well formed and easy to pass, goes really well in the compost!