Dave Smith wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On 2017-10-22 9:59 PM, cshenk wrote:
>
> > True and trying to pretend a domesticated dog is the same as a wolf
> > doesnt work either. There's just enough split that the diet isnt
> > what some think. I know just enough to know that for most of us, a
> > decent kibble is better balanced and enough to know what I can
> > safely add to make it more fun for my dogs.
> >
>
> You should check out the coyote scat that I see behind my place when
> I walk the dog back there. During cherry season there are lots of
> cherry pits in it. When blackberries and raspberries are in season
> there are tiny berry seeds. Later on they are loaded with corn
> kernels. Last fall there were a number of bright orange turds and
> some pumpkin seeds. Given the number and proximity of them, it looked
> like pumpkin really is a laxative for coyotes. During the winter and
> early spring their turds have a lot of hair in them.

I wouldnt be suprised at all on any of that. Wild dogs/coyotes/wolves
are well known for eating a bit of fruits and veggies. Primary diet
meat of course, but they will nibble bits of other things.



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