It was less than a year ago that vegan dog food was in the media for a very different reason as it was portrayed as almost being ‘illegal’ as shown in this post.
Yet again, we have proof that we are now entering a world of positive change for plant-based diets in our pets, as the studies done by our wonderful Prof Andrew Knight have been highlighted by New Scientist in the article shown below –
What is so exciting about this article, is that they have fully embraced all of Prof Knight’s latest studies and highlighted all the findings in our dogs with feeding a nutritionally balanced plant-based diet. The article mentions how balanced vegan dog food diets can have these effects on our dogs –
- Live longer
- Have lower incidences of gastric disorders
- Better body conditions as less cases of obesity
- Overall better health
- As palatable as meat-based diets
- Less veterinary visits
- Lack of bacteria in or on the food
- More effort made to ensure vegan dog food diets are nutritionally sound
Everything mentioned is just so positive and with published studies by both Prof Knight (UK) and Dr Sarah Dodd (Canada and US) backing these claims; we are thrilled to have such a well respected publication highlighting this and hopefully converting more and more dogs to plant-based!
What about cats?
All I can say, is ‘watch this space’. The developments in plant-based dogs are happening rapidly with so many companies producing balanced vegan dog foods, and although we are not there yet with cats, the article touched on something just SO exciting……the development of cultured meat made from mouse!!
How exciting is that? It means that cats receive a natural and nutritionally sound diet as it is what they would choose to normally eat, and the best thing is…..not a single mouse would have been harmed at all – wonderful!!
Lawton G (2022). Meat-free mutts and moggies. New Scientist, 24 Sep. 44-48. PDF
“As a vet, I believe in a kinder, healthier way to feed our pets that does no damage to our environment, harms no animals and uses fresh, healthy plant-based ingredients for a balanced and delicious diet”
Arielle Vegan Vet
“If nobody changes then nothing changes but if somebody changes then everything changes!”
Arielle Vegan Vet
I was blown away by the webinar last night…
This is what I picked up from the discussion on cancer and plant-based diets with Prof Clare Knottenbelt that completely shocked and amazed me….
Vegan Vets continue to INSPIRE
Meet inspiring vegan vets Dr Sarah Dodd from Vivus Pets and Dr Lucy McKinna from Noochy Poochy
Why we should NOT be eating chickens
From the bioaccumulation of heavy metals when chicken are fed fishmeal; to the continued devastation of Avian Flu to people and wild birds…we should not be eating chickens
Why Just be Kind?
“There’s no such things as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end”
An enormously inspiring live webinar
“Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose, instead of the expectations and opinions of others”
Stranded dolphins’ brains show signs of Alzheimer’s
More proof as to why we should NOT be eating fish or feeding it to our pets! Yet again, even more reason to only eat plant-based natural pure foods.
Latest Vegan Dog Food Published Studies Are Positive
“There was no overwhelming evidence of adverse effects arising from use of vegan pet food and there was some evidence of benefits”
Vet Students Learn About Sustainable Pet Food!
What a privilege to speak to vet students at Nottingham Vet School this week and teach them all about a topic that they knew nothing about
We are NOT increasing our prices!
We are just SO pleased to say that we will not be increasing any of our prices until spring and we are here to fully support you with feeding your dog a nutritionally sound and delicious plant-based diet!
The Value of Vet Nurses
Vet Times Vet Nurse calendar features Dogs Go Plant-Based and Just be Kind Vegan Dog Food to start the year!
Legumes NO longer seen as a cause of DCM!
Peas and legumes are now no longer implicated as being a possible cause of DCM in dogs as no further cases are being noticed…vegan dog food is safe and healthy for your dog!
The importance of weight loss for us and our dogs
I have to confess I am lighter than I’ve ever been now that I follow a low FODMAP vegan wholefood diet – hoorah – I am eating exactly the same foods as Ruff!!
