Would it be harmful for my small dog to live on Boost meal replacers?

I have heard so much about how bad dog food at grocery stores are. There is no food like canidae available here. So how would it be to let my small dog drink 2, 237ml bottles of these a day? One in the morning and one at night.





Nutrition Information


Energy 240cal


Protein 10g


Fat 4.0g


Polyunsaturates 1.0g


Linoleic acid 0.8


Linolenic acid 0.15g


Monounsaturates 2.6g


Saturates 0.5g


Cholesterol 6.8mg


Sodium 250mg


Potassium 375mg


Percentage of recommended daily intake


Calcium 25%


Phosphorus 25%


Magnesium 36%


Iron 27%


Zinc 50%


Iodine 25%


Vitamin A 38%


Vitamin D 25%


Vitamin E 25%


Vitamin C 25%


Thiamine 31%


Riboflavin 30%


Niacin 31%


Pantothenate 31%


Vitamin B6 22%


Folacin 32%


Vitamin B12 13%


Maganese 1.1mg


Copper 0.6mg


Selenium 0.012mg


Chloride 319mg


Biotin 0.028mg


Chromium 0.012mg


Molybdenum 0.024mg


Are any of the above harmful to a dog?

Would it be harmful for my small dog to live on Boost meal replacers?
A dog is basically a Carnivore and doesn't have the same nutritional requirements of a human and that product is useless as a meal for a dog!


The dog needs ANIMAL PROTEIN and SATURATED FAT! This product doesn't contain animal derivatives at all. (It wouldn't be suitable for Vegetarians if it did) Those levels of Sodium (Salt) are dangerously high for a dog too. The percentages of Vitamins and Minerals are all wrong for a dog and too much or too little of several if not all would be VERY HARMFUL to a dog!


If you really can't find a commercial food (there are lots available besides Canidea) then a raw or 'cooked' natural diet would be far more suitable.


Please don't kill your pet by feeding it a processed human supplement that isn't even designed for a human to live on.


I need Boost myself but I still have to eat proper meals!


You'd do it far less harm feeding it the best diet available at any grocery store than feeding it this way!
Reply:This is not balanced nutrition for a dog. If you have a strong distrust of commercial petfoods, there are plenty of recipes available on the internet for making your own dog food at home. Always consult with your dogs vet before switching his diet.
Reply:Yes. Booster is not properly balance for dogs and isn't even designed for human to live on. It is designed as a supplement for people in a weakened condition or who are not eating properly. If you can not locate a quality dog food in your area there are a number of source that will ship it to you.
Reply:It would not be harmful to give some occasionally, as many breeders will provide this to lactating bitches.





You can order the dog food of your choice online when the area you live in does not have a retail store that carries it. Pet Food Direct is but one.
Reply:Yes - it is a DOG - this product is designed for humans as a temporary aid not as a total diet.





I'm sure that your local supermarkets, butchers and ethnic markets would sell a wide variety of meat, bones and organs. These are what your dog needs to be healthy not pre-cooked crap in a bag or artificial supplements!!
Reply:It would not be nutritionally complete for a dog, and I'm sure your dog would miss a solid meal. Not to mention your dog's teeth wouldn't hold up well to an all-liquid diet.
Reply:I think it will upset your dogs stomach if you do this. If you don't have a pet store near by it may be best to order food online rather then feed it boost. I really think it will mess her stomach up bad. Dog food also helps clean there teeth. A dog past a certain age should really be eatting solid food not liquids. Also sugar is bad for dogs. So is chocolate and a few artifical sweetners as well.
Reply:That's not food for dogs. It would be extremely unwise of you to 'feed' your dog in this way. It doesn't make any sense. I doubt very much that you are serious.


Why not feed your dog raw? Tons of people do this - it's healthier for your dog, and there's a lot of information available online.





http://rawlearning.com/


and


http://www.bravorawdiet.com/


and


http://www.omaspride.com/
Reply:Not much fat for a dog.. But that salt is too much, and the niacin right off the top.. I am not even sure what molybdenum is..


That is a food replacement for people.. formulated for people.. Dogs need foods formulated for dogs. Not only that, a dog isn't going to be happy living off a liquid diet. You would be better off to learn how to cook for your dog than to feed people meal replacements.
Reply:Yes! Boost is designed for humans who have missed a meal, who don't have a proper diet, starved from being lost in the wilderness or what have you, patients in the hospital who cannot eat solid foods, and etc.


It is not designed for humans to live on, and it is certainly not designed for a dog to live on. The same thing goes for any other meal replacers such as Ensure.


There are many sites to order quality dog food online, and have it shipped to your city.


There is also the option of raw feeding, which will cost less than 14 Boost drinks a week!