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Because it is often impossible for zoos to duplicate the particular combinations of leaves, roots, insects or other items the animals eat in the wild, several species in captivity have shown evidence of nutritional deficiencies. Every species should eat a biologically appropriate diet, in other words what they would eat in the wild or as close to what they would eat in the wild as is feasible. In the case of dogs there is quite a lot of variety in

These components are needed to build and maintain tissue and carry out biological reactions, and the necessary amounts vary somewhat with the dog’s stage of life (puppy, adolescent, adult, pregnancy, senior). A diverse diet doesn’t have to include animal foods; we can be healthy and well on vegetarian or vegan diets, too. We just need to make sure we plan them well so we get enough protein, and make sure we include sources of vitamin B12; something we’ve also evolved