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Methionine and Vegan Pet Foods

Dogs use Methonine as the pre-requisite for synthesizing taurine, while cats require methionine for proper liver function. In either case, methionine must be received from the diet. Methionine is found in highest concentrations in animal proteins and in lower concentrations in plant-based proteins - cereal grains and pulses, such as wheat gluten, corn meal, brown rice, soy and whole peas.

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Vecado introduces Benevo to Canada.

  Vecado is proud to announce a new addition to its product line: Benevo, the largest independent vegan pet food company in the world, and the recepient of numerous awards!                Popular in over 40 countries, Benevo started its operations in the UK back in 2004, when the need for ethical, planet-friendly vegan pet food products became apparent in British vegetarian and vegan households.  Rather than campaigning for change or begging Mars and Purina to listen, the founders of Benevo believed, and still do, in providing real world alternatives to traditional meat pet foods, by replacing those essential nutrients found in meat with bio-available alternatives from non-animal sources. Working independently, they could apply their knowledge and ethics without...

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Cancer in cats and dogs

Cancer in cats and dogs What is cancer? What are the signs and symptoms of cancer in animals? Why does cancer develop in cats and dogs? What types of cancer affect animals? How can we treat cancer? Is it possible to cure cancer and how? How does nutrition affect the development of cancer? Cancer is an epidemic. 40% of cats and 50% of dogs prematurely die of cancer nowadays. Many people don’t understand that cancer is not only a human disease – it happens to domestic animals too. In fact, cancer is one of the most common causes of death in cats and dogs. What is cancer? Cancer is a disease that begins with mutation – division/growth of a bodily...

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Allergies

Allergies How can I spot the signs of allergies?  What are the symptoms? Where do allergies come from?  How can I recognize allergens and treat them? – these are the questions that guardians of cats and dogs often ask. In this article, we will provide answers to questions about allergies in animals and help you solve this problem in your pet. Allergies occur more often in dogs than in cats. Although it’s a common problem, it’s not an easy one to treat, mainly because it is difficult to figure out what causes it. What is an allergy? The definition of the word “allergy” is well established – it’s a “state of hypersensitivity of a living organism to a given substance or...

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Vegan diet may be the solution for overweight cats and dogs

Obesity is an epidemic As with humans, obesity in pets is at epidemic proportions. According to Dr. Jim Berry, president of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, an estimated 60 percent of Canadian pets are overweight or obese. A similar survey by Association of Pet Obesity Prevention identified 59 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs in the United States as overweight or obese. It leads to health and emotional problems While overweight pets may not face the same social stigma as humans, medical and emotional damage is being done all the same. Obesity in animals can cause complications in almost every system in the body, with conditions ranging from diabetes [1] to osteoarthritis [2], cancer, digestive problems, mobility difficulties, heart issues and, possibly, premature...

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