I don’t think meat is an essential part of the human or canine diet. However, I believe that dogs are definitely healthier when fed a diet high in quality animal-based protein and fat. I also tend to believe that, when consumed in moderation, clean meats can be a healthful component of the human diet. I’m not a big meat eater, I would take a plate of pasta over a steak any day, but I do eat meat 4 or 5 times a week. I try to eat only grass-fed meat and cage-free poultry raised without hormones antibiotics or steroids. I eat organic eggs and organic dairy almost every day. I’ve met several healthy vegetarian humans, but I was less than impressed with the few vegetarian dogs I’ve encountered (poor coat quality and dental health).
