According to an article published in the Veterinary Record 30th March 2019, ‘An online survey in 2019 revealed that around one in three owners may be willing to consider switching to a vegan diet for their pet in the future’ – these results are staggering considering how many dogs there are in the UK; and SO encouraging to all of us as pet owners and all of us who care about the welfare of farmed animals and climate change!
View the full article courtesy of Vet Record. Just be reassured by these figures that if the demand is out there, then more plant-based foods should be flooding the market – this is our full intention as every business now has the possibility of going out of business according to Sir Alan Sugar if they do not offer a vegan option – and that should include pet food companies and any petcare businesses of any sort.
But aren’t dogs carnivores?
The maned wolf really blows the theory of our pet dogs needing meat in their diet completely out the water
Do dogs on a vegan diet live longer?
We have Bramble the dog who wanted to live forever as proof that vegan diets help our pets live longer healthier lives
How do I get my dog’s plant-based diet fully balanced?
This is one of our biggest concerns as pet owners that we are not getting the balance just right for the health of our pet
I am just so worried about what other people think
When we choose to change our dogs onto a vegan diet, worrying about what other people think is a huge concern to us
What is a MEET & TREAT?
Making homemade vegan dog food or Umameo treats offers the perfect opportunity to make a difference in your community
Am I being a cruel owner depriving my dog of eating meat?
You are being a compassionate owner by feeding your dog a plant-based diet
Will my dog’s poo change on a plant-based diet?
The change will be for the better as plant-based food may mean that your dog poos more but it also means that…..
What are the dangers of feeding meat to our pets?
Meat contains dioxins, artificial hormones and TMAO dangerous to not only our pets but to us too
But shouldn’t dogs eat meat?
No dogs do not need eat to eat meat from another animal, they need protein and they can get an ever better protein source from plants
Will a vegan dog food diet affect my dog’s behaviour?
Although there does not appear to be any research done on this topic, owners of dogs on plant-based diets do report that their pets appear happier and calmer
