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PLANT-BASED NUTRITION

Can dogs safely eat a vegan or vegetarian diet?

Yes, meat-free diets are perfectly safe for dogs so long as they have been formulated by experts to be nutritionally complete and contain all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that dogs need. Dogs (and humans) are omnivores and require nutrients

Where do dogs get protein if they don’t eat meat?

Each cup of Petaluma has similar protein to a serving of steak. Plants create most of the world’s protein, and an entirely plant-based ingredient list can provide more than enough protein to meet a dog’s nutritional needs. Diets designed for adult do

I thought dogs were carnivores. How can they eat a meatless diet?

This is a common misconception, partially due to the confusing similarity of language used to describe species classification terminology (taxonomy) and descriptors of an animal’s nutritional requirements. The dog species (Canis familiaris) is classi

My dog is a picky eater and I'm not sure if they will like Petaluma. Can I try a sample?

We offer free samples of our diets here - we just charge a $5 shipping fee to cover the cost of getting it to you.