Veterinarian Lashes Out At Vegan Who Proudly Shared A Photo Of Her Dog "Excited" For His Vegan Dinner
One viral pet photo was enough to turn a cheerful dinner post into a full-blown argument. A Tumblr user proudly shared a picture of her dog looking excited for a vegan meal, and that simple moment quickly drew pushback from other users who did not think the situation was as harmless as it looked.
The post centered on a dog named Maggie and the owner’s belief that her pet was happy with the food in front of him. What followed was a wave of disagreement, a defense from another user, and then a sharp response from a veterinarian that changed the tone fast.
By the time the comments started rolling in, the whole exchange had become much bigger than one dinner bowl. Read on.
Is Maggie happy?
Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a renowned nutritionist, asserts, "Dogs can be healthy on a vegan diet if it is carefully formulated to meet their nutritional requirements." This perspective is echoed by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, who emphasizes that many dogs can thrive on plant-based meals, often displaying enthusiasm for their food. Thus, it's understandable that Maggie seems excited about her vegan dinner.
Quickly, other Tumblr users disagreed.
Quickly, other Tumblr users disagreed.
The problem with Maggie.
Here's what is really happening inside Maggie's body.
Another user defended OP.
Hello, your dog will eat anything you feed it.
That's when things got so good.
Another user defended OP.
Arguing that it is possible for a dog to be both vegan and healthy.
Supplement, supplement, supplement!
That's when things got so good.
A professional chimes in, and it's amazing.
First of all, let's talk about assumptions.
Let's get down to the DNA.
300 years vs. a misguided comment on Tumblr?
On to the second issue.
A gamble at best.
Let's discuss the long list of problems.
But wait, there's more. The list continues:
WRONG AGAIN!
"I know how to tell when a dog looks malnourished."
Let's sidestep to discuss the biological implications of giving a cat a vegan diet.
But it doesn't end there. The ball keeps rolling as more users were stunned by OP and their ignorance.
Get a gerbil.
DO NOT PASS GO, do not collect vegan dollars.
"This is animal abuse."
Bare minimum vs. maximum nutrition.
Want proof that “vegan” can spark instant backlash, check out the angry-looking cat in these viral reactions to vegan cat food.
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