With Prof Andrew Knight’s groundbreaking studies released on the 13th April 22 and stating that vegan diets are in fact healthier than meat-based dog food diets, it is all just so positive…..but as it has all happened so fast, it obviously needs time for large companies and associations to accept this new development.
We are so happy that the BVA (British Veterinary Association) has a leader who is dedicated to sustainability as it is well documented that –
Avoiding meat and dairy products is one of the biggest ways to reduce your environmental impact on the planet. Studies suggest that a high-fibre, plant-based diet is also better for your health – so it can be a win-win.
Thankfully, our similarities in opinion lie with large companies producing either ‘raw’ or ‘human-grade’ pet food that are both completely non-sustainable for our future as well as being dangerous for our pet and planet’s health. The meat-based dog food industry at least uses the ‘byproducts’ of the meat industry so is a form of sustainable recycling; but to feed a small dog human-grade meat with every meal, is to give it the same carbon footprint as a full grown man as we do not eat meat with every meal.
We are also all very aware of the enormous dangers of antibiotic resistant E-Coli bacteria in raw meat with this paper released urgently in April 2020 when every country was in lockdown but they had to release it as it was too important.
The use of fish in our pet food has to be removed at all costs as fish is not a natural diet for dog’s or cats (they would never naturally choose to dive into the ocean or lake to catch a fish) and we have to protect our vulnerable oceans from over-fishing. To put a price on small fish that are so urgently needed in the food chain of the ocean by adding them to pet food needs to stop.
Thankfully the PFMA takes a good stance on vegan dog food and states that marine Algae can be used as a sustainable source of important fatty acids and Omega 3’s.
We appreciate too that the BVA President’s stand is in this latest article released 2 months before Prof Andrew Knight’s article states that –
“We need good evidence from large-scale, long-term, robust scientific studies feeding dogs on appropriately supplemented balanced vegan diets for their lifetime, looking at how these diets affect their health, before we can make recommendations as to whether these diets are suitable and safe for the wider pet populations.”
Thankfully those studies have now been released by Prof Andrew Knight and as passionate vets wanting to do the right thing for the health of our pets and the future of our planet and ocean’s health, we are so excited about our own ‘large-scale, long-term, and ongoing scientific studies’ from dedicated and extremely caring people also wanting to the right thing for their pets and the planet.
The changes seen in their pet’s health whilst on a plant-based diet is remarkable and cannot be disputed that it can be quite lifechanging to their health as shown below…..
Give A Dog A Bean is Transformational for Maya!
“This new canned food has been nothing short of transformational for Maya”
Millie loves Gold Dust Joint Supplement
She just loves the golddust, its wonderful, there is a definite change in her, much more bouncy almost like her young self
Vet’s dog transforms on Solo Vegetal
But now, since I started Solo Vegetal I have consecutive MONTHS of solid motions! It really has made a big difference to Polar’s life and my family
April just loves Give A Dog A Bean!
I have never seen such a manic reaction from two lazy dogs, they scoffed Give A Dog A Bean as if this was the first meal they’ve had in a long time
Duke the Weimeraner with IBS is transformed
Without wanting to sound dramatic, Solo Vegetal has literally saved and brought our boy back
Beautiful Loki the Vizsla loves Give A Dog A Bean
He’s on Solo Vegetal, as I’ve always been a dry food feeder for convenience, but he goes absolutely nuts for your Give A Dog A Bean!
Arthur the Diabetic Labrador thrives on his plant-based diet
Just as in humans, the best diet when suffering from diabetes, is a balanced fibre rich, plant-based diet
I had previously tried him with Yumove tablets and saw no difference!
I recently trialled the Gold Dust along with the Algae oil with a 9 year old 40 kg English Bulldog that I look after who was struggling to lift his back legs to pee and go up and down the stairs
Sarah the active Border Collie loves her daily Gold Dust
“Sarah is an amazing girl. Very intelligent and active, she just wants to please. We love her so much.”
Rodney’s the Cockapoo’s tear stains disappeared on a vegan diet
Vegan food completely got rid of Rodney’s dark red stains around his mouth. I don’t know what causes it but he looks so much healthier and better now with such a soft coat
Lottie’s plant-based diet has been a Game Changer!
We have not been back to the vets for her itchy ears for 4 weeks and counting! Which is incredible with what we’ve been through!
Pain reduced in just 3 days with GOLD DUST!
Inca seems to have more energy, there is a lot less stiffness in her hips (the main issue for her joints) and able to move more freely. I simply cannot believe this!
Louise’s fur finally grew back!
“Thank you for saving Louise” – Linda Dundee
19 year old Ruby walked again
I gave Ruby some Boswellia that I had in the cupboard, and I am amazed that she stood up and walked today for the first time in a long time
Bruno the Bernese has outlived all his litter mates!
Do you know that Bruno is 11 years old now and he has outlived all of his littermates on his vegan diet!
Pax had remarkable changes going from raw to plant-based
Once transitioned to plant-based her itching stopped, the hotspots went, her ears don’t smell anymore and she gets no more tear-staining!
Milly HAS to be on a vegan diet for her health!
Milly the Border Terrier suffers from meat intolerance so she has to be on a natural plant-based diet to stop all her symptoms of pain and discomfort
“Just feel his muscles!”
Solo Vegetal gives vegan Vizsla Loki his amazing physique that his Mum uses to promote plant-based feeding of dogs!
Bruno’s leg rash is solved at last
None of the vets we saw ever suggested that he might have a meat protein allergy
Weaning Pixie and Winnie off Apoquel
We have taken Winnie off Apoquel using Solo/Greta and Omega oils as well as CLX wipes!
I am totally amazed!
Leo the Frenchie is no longer on allergy medication or epilepsy medication and I cannot thank you enough!
Toby the Border Terrier’s transformation on a plant-based diet
“He is not frantically itching all the time and doesn’t have that rather sweaty, smelly odour about him”
Tommy the Bassett’s brown gungy saliva disappeared!
I decided to try Solo Vegetal and after just 3 months his skin became clear and his saliva returned to normal!
Maggie the Frenchie and her sensitive tummy
She really struggled with her stomach before, and I haven’t had a single day of runny poos since being on a plant-based diet
Off Medication and No More Sores!
How Solo Vegetal transformed the skin of beautiful rescue Ibizan Hound Daddy
Georgie’s Skin Condition Transformed
How a plant-based diet and the kindness of her Mum quite literally saved Georgie’s life!
Mula’s fur is now so thick and glossy
Her bald patches and hair thinning areas have all healed after being on plant-based for just one month
Igi’s anal gland infections are cleared
“We can’t believe how brilliant her stools are on this, it’s been a real relief!”
Meeko is off all medication!
Before he was sick every time he ate. I just can’t believe the difference with him not being sick every day and night!
Active Carly and Muffin are perfect proof
“I know for a fact they are healthier and I have given them the best chance of living longer. Also they love their food”
Breta the ‘Wonderdog’ who survived cancer
Breta the Labrador is now way past all predictions of healthy survival with her cancer and she is still going strong!
Cymro the Corgi is Cured!
“Honestly, the last month has been bliss for him and us with no tummy upset and I thank you so much for that”
Transitioning from Bella & Duke to a vegan diet
Princess the ShihTzu transitioned from raw to a homemade vegan diet with spectacular results for her skin and overall health!
Lilabelle has a fish allergy
Lilabelle is a tiny teacup Maltese who has suffered from ulcerated ear canals due to an allergy to fish!
Rufus has stopped chewing his feet
“Solo Vegetal seemed to be the only food that controls his constant chewing and licking of his feet”
Vegan Dog Food Success!
She keeps coming back to her Green Crunch every meal. She also has changed temperament – she is calmer overall – and has a lovely soft coat. Her poos are much less horrible smelling!
Sukie was rescued from the meat market
It just makes so much sense for sweet Sukie who was rescued from the dog meat market to love her vegan food!
Hunny the Viszla had severe diarrhoea
My husband just said to me this morning – I cannot believe how well Hunny is. Her coat is better, she has more energy and she is a happier pup
Little Leo shocked his vets
What a little darling Leo the Pomeranian is! His story is a simple one that is echoed by all of us and spoken by his Dad
Jackson has lumps and bumps
What do those lumps mean in our dog and when do we know if a fatty lump is something to be worried about?
Family of 12 dogs transitioned from raw to vegan food
“Thanks to the Teleconsults with you specifically for Paddy, he is nothing short of a ‘miracle’!”
Nora started life as a terrified rescue
“She runs around like a giddy kipper on her walks, seems so much better in her mood (happy and excitable), and her coat looks amazing!”
Buddy the male Staffy had enlarged nipples!
“I am literally killing him by hugging him, it’s the last thing I thought it would be!”
18 years old and still a puppy!
What does little 18 year old vegan Terrier Fudge eat that keeps him looking like a puppy?
“I feel I’ve got it so wrong for so long”
“He chose to keep walking today after just a week on his vegan diet – We were amazed, and very happy!”
Otto wins 2nd place for ‘In Best Condition’!
Everyone was commenting on how healthy and happy he looks and how shiny his coat is
Maisy the rescue just LOVES her vegan diet
8 years of successfully feeding a vegan dog food diet and Maisy just loves it!
Louie the active Sprocker loves baguettes!
His weakness for bread and baguettes resulted in him suffering from a case of pancreatitis
Dora the Newfypoo was raw fed and now adores her vegan diet!
We all need a Dora in our lives – her optimism and love of life and her vegan dog food fills us all with such hope!
Gentle giant Drake’s life transforms on a plant-based diet
Since starting on a homecooked wholefood plant-based diet, Drake’s life changes dramatically for the better!