My dogs are both vegan.  One for 6 years of her 8 approximately and the other for 18 months of 2.5 years approximately.  Of the three dogs I've fed a vegan diet, all of them have noticeably improved in eye clarity and coat condition.  None of them has had any health or energy issues.  Their teeth and breath are generally better than other dogs too. 

The only time there was a problem was when they got a hold of some meat, producing diahorrea and/or constipation. 

The earlier they start the easier it is.  If they can get used to the diet by the time they are 12 months then it is much easier. 

I steadfastly refuse to take most anyone's advice on any matter, particularly those of the medical profession.  I mean, that's why we're here right?  Similarly, I think that most dog behaviourists are brain-washed idiots.  Most I've heard from this mob is utter crap.  The best thing you can do is spend time with your dog and get to know him or her and let them get to know you. 

I have gotten two of the three to communicate with me using a simple signalling system.  One I taught to count.  They need lots of love (I can ask mine for a "cuddle" and they'll generally oblige, or even a "jump-cuddle" and they leap into my arms for one.), a little bit of discipline, feeding, washing and that's about it.  They don't need to be trained with rewards.  They do know right from wrong, even if only because you tell them which is which.  But as always each one is an individual; some are smarter, some happier, some more vocal, some more playful.  And if treated well dogs never stop being playful.  My 8 year old will play like a puppy, I suppose because she's happy.  Because she's a little smaller, most people think that she is younger than the 2.5 year old!  And everyone remarks on how wonderfully shiny and soft their coats are. 

As for the VeganPet brand.  I've generally had some around most of the time.  It never composes more than half of their diet.  When it is given to them wholly for three or four days at a time I find they get very loose green stools.  I'm guessing by that measure alone it isn't good in isolation. 

As for (mostly) raw (and vegan) options:

durian --- this stuff is dognip!  They go nuts over this stuff.  It's that nose of rotting flesh and high protein content that does it! 
avocado --- several times a week, more or less each time. 
apple --- sometimes they will eat. 
pear --- preferred as it is sweeeter. 
mango --- usually will eat. 
strawberries --- sometimes they will eat. 
citrus --- never!  I'm sure that they look at me like I'm an idiot for what I'm eating sometimes after I've offered them something that they turn their nose up at.  You know the look, where they're almost looking through their upper lid, as to to say "You're eating that?" 
grapes --- previously more frequently have given it to them and in quantity, but recently heard that there is a chance of acute renal failure in giving dogs grapes.  I don't know the pathology, so I can't make a judgement. 
chocolate, cacao --- poisonous apparently.  They've gotten some chocolate very infrequently in small doses with no adverse effects.  Though, I've read more about this and it seems reasonable.  The quantities are quite large though.  A small dog would have to get though a kilo or two.  Keep those boxes of chocolate well away then! 
greens --- they only eat grass, which they do daily.  I can't get them to eat any of my greens though!  I wonder what they are saying about the freshness of my greens? 
almonds, brazils, macadamia --- generally no complaints given at least weekly
walnuts, pecans --- don't like so much.  Too bitter probably. 
cashews --- love that fat, makes them puke if they have too many! 
carrot --- I've only managed to get one of them eat carrots a couple of times. 
other vegetables raw --- gotten nowhere unless pulp from juicer mixed in well with something else which I try to do weekly at least. 
baked vegetables (potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, carrot, parsnip and broccoli even) --- no problem! 
seeds --- not generally, but I can sneak some in sometimes. 
goji --- love the goji berries.  I haven't tried fresh though. 
dried figs --- yum! 
dried apricots --- not as popular. 
essene bread (bread generally) --- will eat way too much! 

They basically like fat, salt, and sweet.  Sound familiar?  And of course anything with a lot of protein. 

I'd consider it, but I'm not rich enough!   

I agree with durianrider as I did find Adelaide pretty *raw* when I was there for about 5 months until a few months back. 

The raw household I was in has mostly dissolved now however. 

Good luck... 

"Ah, so you want the RED pill..."

Given the generally fascist state of affairs at present, perhaps simply leaving it at lies is sufficient and anything relating thereto becomes pertinent...  There's lots of stuff here.  It is difficult to categorize it all neatly.  There's a bit of randomness to it anyway... 

You're being played like a fiddle, and you mistakenly think the musician is in charge.  Hiding in the pit is a conductor. 

Remember these as you watch...  Divide and conquer.  War.  Problem, reaction, solution.  Religion as blinkers.  Artificial scarcity (of resources: oil, money, carbon). 

7/7, London Bombings
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Mind The Gap, http://www.officialconfusion.com/77/mindthegap/Google/mindthegap.html
7/7 Ripple Effect, http://jforjustice.co.uk/77/

11/9, WTC Bombings (sic)
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Loose Change, http://loosechange911.com/films.shtml
(many others)

Privatised Central Banking and Fascism
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America: Freedom To Fascism, http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1656880303867390173&q=freedom+to+fascism&total=1615&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
George Carlin Tells It How It Is, ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI5EY5kqiBU&NR=1
The World According To Monsanto, http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-842180934463681887

New World Order
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End Game, http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1070329053600562261
(See other Alex Jones films.)

Grand Unified Theory of All Conspiracies (Includes Religious/Occult Nexi)
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Zeitgest The Movie, http://zeitgeistmovie.com/
Vatican Assassins Movie, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIpYZ9NgvjI&NR=1
Vatican Assassins Texts, http://www.vaticanassassins.org/
History of The Jesuit Order, http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7978718758076053201
http://www.spirituallysmart.com/
http://wikicompany.org/wiki/911:Masons#Introduction
Conspiracy of Religion, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiJKE5Sd8DI

I suspect Peter Singer, Naom Chomsky, Murray Bookchin, Alex Jones, and Michael Moore of being deep globalist shills or gatekeepers.  What is said is by them all is mostly very good.  However, there are some strange things that they say which don't ring true, which doesn't seem consistent with much else of what is said or done.  It is more what is not said of which one needs to be mindful.  Question everything. 

More
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Alex Jones Exposed, http://www.illuminati-news.com/2007/0817b.htm
Alex Jones On Zionism, http://www.livevideo.com/video/ConspiracyCentral/DA020BC59E2549679FFE203D5CCBEA58/alex-jones-take-on-being-calle.aspx
Forming The Archetype, http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6718630908353180736
Forming The Archetype 2, http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8213131896916748039

Also look at what David Icke and Jordan Maxwell have to say.  Jordan is particularly well researched.  Also search for Bill Cooper.  He is the authentic Alex Jones.  Do a search for "Alex Jones" and "Bill Cooper" and you'll find what he has to say about Alex Jones.  There are numerous others who are worthy of mention.  Just start looking... 

There's a ton of stuff on the Net once you're prepared to go looking.  There's numerous other good videos and texts. 

There's stuff on suppressed healthcare as is already mentioned.  There's suppressed energy systems.  Oh, there's another one: "Who Killed The Electric Car?" 

Also search for "psychopath".  These people are crazy. 

Be mindul of everything! 

Alternately, you can take the blue pill:

 * Fear everything;
 * Question nothing;
 * Don't read;
 * Trust your government;
 * Drink your fluoride;
 * Take your injections;
 * Microchips are good for you;
 * Consumption is god;
 * Never complain;
 * Work hard;
 * Be obsequious; (That word is a little too big methinks.)
 * Voting makes a difference;
 * Don't grow your own food;
 * Eat anything you want;
 * It's not your fault;
 * Be free from responsibility;
 * Reality is what I see on TV;
 * Don't trust other people;

The centre of the machine complex in "The Matrix" is named Zion for no accidental reason! 

If we believe in freedom, then we need to capitalize on our capacities.  Living longer than 'they' do is a really good start!  Well might they say, "Let them eat cake."  I say, "Let them eat meat."

Tax = War
Vegans don't support war. 
Do you pay tax?

Australia's involvment in the present war in Iraq makes every person in Australia who directs or supports, including by financial means, this illegal war of aggression, a war criminal as per to the Nuremberg Convention---especially Principle VII.  I am not a party to this.  Are you? 

Lastly
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Especially pertinent to veganism is the film "Earthlings".  I can't watch it without having a blub.  It is horrifying.