What happens if a puppy eats only meat?
Expert Answer
A dog is omnivorous; meat only can cause: first, meat lacks full nutrition, so the puppy lacks some vitamins and trace elements and immunity drops. Second, meat’s high protein and fat may cause obesity and raise chronic disease risk like heart disease, diabetes, and joint disease.
Also, a puppy’s digestion is limited; too much meat easily causes indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, and gas, and may harm the kidneys. Therefore, give balanced food, or simply high-quality dog food if short on time.
My pup went through a "meat only" phase from a well-meaning relative and ended up with soft stool and a dull coat from missing nutrients. Dogs are omnivores, and all-meat misses vitamins, fiber, and balanced minerals, plus it loads fat and strains the gut. I switched to a complete puppy food and he bounced back. A little meat as topper is fine, but as the whole diet it's a deficiency waiting to happen.