Despite our dogs’ cuddly personalities and affectionate behavior, it’s easy to forget that they are the descendants of wild, meat-loving wolves. That’s what made one woman’s claim particularly surprising when she insisted that her beloved Husky, Storm, preferred vegetables over meat. Her assertion sparked a viral moment when this claim was put to the test on British talk show, “This Morning.”
The dog’s owner, Lucy, had noticed that Storm became unusually picky with food during the hot summer months. After talking to her neighbor, who recently transitioned his own dog to a plant-based diet, Lucy was persuaded to give the same approach a try. Although not a vegetarian herself, Lucy began feeding Storm a meat-free dog food supplemented with leftover vegetables from her family’s meals.
“During the summer months she went off her food, strangely. She seemed to perk up, be a lot happier. She really took to it,” Lucy said.
To test whether Storm truly preferred veggies over meat, the show’s hosts set up a simple experiment: two bowls, one brimming with vegetables and the other packed with juicy meat. What happened next caught everyone off guard—including Lucy.
With cameras rolling, Storm made a beeline for the meat bowl, diving in without hesitation. His decision left the talk show hosts amused and Lucy visibly stunned. The often unpredictable behavior of pets had just created one of the most talked-about pet segments on live television.
Veterinarian Scott Miller, who also appeared on the program, offered a professional perspective on pet diets. While he expressed respect for those who maintain plant-based lifestyles, he emphasized that dogs are omnivores and fare best on balanced diets that include both plant and animal sources.
“It’s a choice… our pets can’t make that choice,” said Miller. “It’s our responsibility as their caretakers to ensure they’re meeting all their nutritional needs.”
The moment sparked immediate online reaction. Viewers flooded the segment’s comment sections with a mix of humor, critique, and concern. Some applauded Lucy for being open to new feeding approaches, while others were less sympathetic—labeling the decision to switch a meat-eating animal to a plant-based diet as misguided.
Some of the strongest reactions came from dog owners who believed that altering a canine’s natural dietary habits without veterinary guidance could be harmful. Others saw the lighter side and were quick to joke about Storm’s rapid meat choice being more instinct than true preference.
Highlights from the viral segment:
- Storm the Husky had been on a meat-free diet during the hot summer months.
- His owner Lucy believed he preferred vegetables and noticed positive changes in his mood.
- The live TV test involved presenting Storm with a choice between meat and vegetables.
- Storm dashed directly to the meat bowl, surprising his owner and entertaining viewers.
- Veterinarian Scott Miller reminded viewers that dogs are omnivores and need complete nutrition.
Catch the full TV moment for yourself in the clip below:
Storm’s reaction on live television served as a powerful, if humorous, reminder of just how closely our canine companions are still tied to their natural instincts. While dogs can eat vegetables and benefit from a plant-inclusive diet, their preference—at least in Storm’s case—may still lean more toward their carnivorous roots.
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