What an exciting change to be writing this article! 2 years ago I wrote all about claims that a grain-free dog food diet that replaced the grains with pea protein or other legumes was being blamed for a rise in cases seen of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs.
This directly affected how vets and the public viewed vegan dog food as the main protein source tends to come from protein rich legumes and peas in particular.
Thankfully with this knowledge of a possible link between the amino acid Taurine (and its precursor Methionine) lacking when grains are removed from a dog food diet, all good quality vegan dog food diets have the addition of these 2 amino acids to prevent any concerns. They are expensive to add so not all diets will add them in…particularly the grain free meat-based cheaper ‘supermarket’ diets that can be particularly harmful to the long term health of dogs!
But now, we have even further good news published in December 2022!! The Food Standards Agency in America who published the original findings, now claim that they have insufficient data to establish the cause of the DCM case reports and pet food products eaten by the affected dogs.
Peas and legumes are now no longer implicated as being a possible cause of DCM in dogs, as the increased knowledge has resulted in foods being properly supplemented so no further cases are being noticed…nutritionally sound vegan dog food is safe and healthy for your dog – such great news!!
“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
Random Acts Of Kindness
As we all get so caught up in buying gifts at this time for our loved ones, have you ever given an anonymous gift to someone where you expect nothing in return?
The Strong Protect The Weak
What a perfect tagline for the business of an amazing couple who started a gymwear business Vegan Muscle
Plant-Based Expo – what an experience!
The new Wainwright’s Pets At Home plant-based food that launched this year, is one of their biggest sellers – hurrah and what a victory for plant-based feeding of dogs!
Why we sell Omega 3 Algae oil
Did you know, for every bottle or tub of Vegetology Omega 3 that’s sold, the lives of 50 fish are spared?
We dream the same dream, we want the same things
Rishi Sunak hiring vegan Meera Vadher as head of green policy and Just be Kind growing – dreams do come true!
Canela loves Hownd and we have great news for her….
We have Hownd tinned food back in stock with extra nutritious ingredients for your dog!
Dr Arielle gives a passionate talk at London Vet Show!
Such positivity surrounding plant-based feeding of dogs for the first time at the London Vet Show!
Vegan Vet talks at Vegfest
I listened to a talk given by the inspiring Prof Knight and I felt so privileged to be able to give a talk too and share my knowledge and experiences with like-minded people
More published evidence by top vet nutritionist
Specialist Vet Nutritionist Dr Mike Davies has published yet further evidence that dogs on a vegan diet showed improvement in coat glossiness, dandruff, itchiness, anxiety……..
TV Presenter Alexis Conran Feeds His Own Dog Vegan Food
“Hi Arielle Lovely to hear from you. Gelmer is pretty much meat-free 80% of the time and this keeps him very happy”
Fresh Vegan Dog Food DoGood Feature On TV!
Yet how disappointed I was that health and vegan dog food were not supported Read more here….
Prof Andrew Knight Interview
Vegan vet Arielle interviews Prof Andrew Knight and is a little starstruck!
