From Wild Wolves to Vegetable Lovers: Storm Husky’s Unusual Preferences
It is well known that our beloved canine companions are descendants of wolves. But with their loving nature, cuddly behavior and unwavering companionship, it’s easy to overlook their close bond with nature.
That’s why Lucy’s claim about her Husky, Storm, sparked intrigue. Lucy insisted that Storm preferred to munch on a colorful array of vegetables rather than devour a hearty bowl of meat. Curious to see if this unusual dietary preference was true, the hosts of the popular British talk show This morning decided to put Storm’s taste buds to the ultimate test.
It was just after a heat wave had hit her area and her Husky, Storm, was feeling particularly picky, so she decided to change her diet. Lucy’s neighbor, Ben, had recently switched his dog from a meat-based to a veggie-based diet. He suggested that she might try to do the same.
So despite not Being a vegetarian herself, Lucy began serving Storm a dog food made without meat, adding her family’s vegetable scraps as well.
“During the summer months, she lost her food strangely. She seemed to be recovering, to be much happier. She really took to it,” Lucy explained.
Lucy wasn’t the only person interviewed during the episode that morning. Veterinarian Scott Miller joined Lucy on the couch and was asked all his thoughts on a dog being fed a vegetable-based diet.
When interviewed, he said he respected people who chose to eat a vegetable-based diet. But he was keen to remind viewers that not only are dogs omnivores (and that they thrive when fed both meat and vegetables), but that our pets aren’t actually capable of making that choice for themselves.
“It’s a choice…our pet can’t make that choice,” the vet said.
It is up to us as their caregivers to make an incredibly informed decision and ensure their diet contains all the nutrients they need.
The moment of truth
After Lucy explained that she really thought Storm preferred eating vegetables to meat, the hosts wanted to try it. So they brought out two dog bowls, filled to the brim with food. One was filled with vegetables and the other was piled high with meat.
Much to the embarrassment of his owner, the hungry Husky made a mad dash for the bowl full of meat. Storm popped in with gusto as his mother sat there shocked.
As you can imagine, viewers reacted strongly to the seven-minute segment. Comments started pouring in almost immediately, and many people felt inclined to share their thoughts. Reactions ranged from jokes to jabs, with some people calling Lucy’s feeding choices “animal cruelty.”
You can check out the viral clip below.
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