(Crankers) Think about how crazy this sounds to you. Then imagine a woman ten times crazier than that.
Lucy Carrington, a dog owner from the United Kingdom, became the center of widespread media attention after appearing on ITV’s daytime program This Morning to discuss her claim that her Siberian husky, Storm, preferred a vegetarian diet. The segment quickly went viral after a live on-air test contradicted her belief.
Carrington told the show’s hosts that during a particularly hot summer, Storm had stopped eating her usual food. Believing the dog had developed a preference for vegetables, she began feeding Storm plant-based meals, including vegetable scraps and vegetarian dog food. She said Storm appeared satisfied with the new diet, leading her to conclude the husky had become a vegetarian.
To evaluate the claim, This Morning brought in a veterinarian who set up a simple test: two bowls placed side-by-side, one filled with vegetables, the other with a meat-based dog food. When Storm was brought into the studio, the dog walked directly to the bowl of meat and immediately began eating, ignoring the vegetables.
The moment drew strong reactions from viewers and quickly circulated on social media. Clips of the segment were shared widely, with many viewers pointing out that dogs require balanced nutrition and generally prefer meat due to their natural dietary needs. Veterinary professionals also noted that while dogs can consume some vegetables safely, they remain omnivores with a strong biological inclination toward meat-based foods.
During the segment, Carrington acknowledged the results of the live test and said she would adjust Storm’s diet based on the veterinarian’s guidance. She also said she had only switched to vegetarian food because Storm had appeared uninterested in her regular meals and she believed the dog might prefer plant-based options.
Sounds like a case of a goofy person with terrible ideas if you asked me.
Following the broadcast, numerous outlets covered the story, framing it as both a lighthearted viral moment and a reminder about the importance of proper pet nutrition. The episode also sparked broader discussions online about pet diets, owner assumptions, and the limits of applying human dietary choices to animals.
Storm’s meat-first decision on live TV ended the debate quickly, leaving the segment as one of the more memorable viral pet moments of the year.