Dear Sundance,I am a two year old pit-bull. Despite the reputation of my breed, I am a very intellectual fellow, and I like to read a lot. I've read that the vegetarian diet is very good for everyone, vegan even better. But after trying it for a day, all I can think about is rib eye, london broil, sirloin, new york, tri-tip, hamburger, sausage, and cat. I am torn between my rational mind and my prefrontal cortex, even though I have no idea what this is.
What do you think Sundance?
Signed,
Modern Dog
Dear M.D.,
I too have read many books like Skinny Pooch, Eating Squirrels, The Carnivores Dilemma and find myself torn with this conundrum. At times I really have to buckle down and bite the bullet whenever I see Denzel the cat, and Charlie the squirrel, because I remember not to long ago that James had a talk with me. He helped me understand that squirrels and cats are my friends, and the meat I eat from my favorite butcher is all sustainable. I think this means they did not have to kill the animals, and that like tomato plants, the sirloin just grows right back.
The bottom line is are bodies require certain essential amino acids that we cannot produce ourselves. They are only found in kibble and butcher scraps. So as appealing as lettuce and carrots may be, alas it is simply a biological requirement that we suffer through a steak every now and then and are forever trying to satisfy are neanderthal cravings. If your owners don't understand, have them read The Vegetarian Myth by Lierre Kieth. (I've never read it, but I got some good ear scratches while Momma read it.)
So, sink your teeth into that succulent salmon that your owners left on the counter, and feel no remorse or second thoughts, for the circle of life must go on! (I highly recommend watching The Lion King for scholarly scientific reference)
Live happy,
Sundance
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