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Originally Posted by kathrynj  Forcing a herbivore to eat meat is not possible, it contains totally the wrong balance of ingredients, however, it IS possible though I am not sure how healthy it is, to formulate a mix of ingredients that are not based on animal products, to replicate the nutritional content of meat.
I know there ARE dogs and cats that are thriving on this vegan food, so that has got to count for something. |
Sadly, I have gone to many houses and confiscated poor guinea pigs living in aquariums eating dog or cat food. Most common brands (ie, those found in the grocery store) have so much filler in them that pigs can survive for a time on them.
I don't know that thriving can be the only criteria for 'is it ok'. I mean, after all, look how many people come here with pigs stuck outside in hutches, having babies, eating crap food, living in tiny cages, etc, who are 'thriving'.