Feeding A Dog A Vegetarian Diet?

I posted this question the other day in the pets section and copped a heap of flack from most people. I’d like to get some advice from vegetarians who have researched dog nutrition.
I’ve been feeding my 2 dogs a vegetarian diet for the last 12 months and they both appear to be thriving. My partner and I are vegan and we don’t want to support the meat industry (as best we can). We feed them pasta or brown rice with lentils and split peas, lots of veges, garlic (which is good for them contrary to popular belief), olive oil, weetbix, fruit and free range eggs from our chooks. They also get bones a couple of times a week (which I know is NOT vego). In all my research I’ve come to the conclusion that they need bones for their teeth and digestive track. We don’t like buying the bones but we don’t want sick dogs. We also live in Australia and can’t get vegan dog food except one brand which is VERY expensive. Has anyone had any issues with a vege diet for their dogs or know of any major issues? or have any tips?

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