For nearly a decade Vecado has been committed to a more sustainable future by spreading awareness and distributing plant-based products for pets. Today, we proudly solidify our commitment by signing the Plant-Based Treaty, a global initiative prioritizing the adoption of plant-based diets to combat the climate crisis and build a healthier future. Our mission closely aligns with the core principles of this treaty, as we strive to promote sustainable choices and contribute to a positive environmental impact. With approximately 471,000,000 pet dogs and 370,000,000 pet cats consuming meat-based foods and treats, the pet food industry has a significant negative effects on the planet. Choosing plant-based pet food can provide many health benefits to cats & dogs, while substantially reducing the harm caused to farm animals, and reducing the environmental impact of animal...
Raising a puppy is an important responsibility that comes with a lot of challenges. One of the most important decisions you'll make as a pet guardian is selecting the right food for your growing puppy. If you're raising a puppy within a vegan household, you should be looking into providing him or her a complete and healthy plant-based diet. Choosing the right food Choosing the right food is crucial because it affects your pup's growth, development, and overall health. It is essential to provide your puppy with all the necessary nutrients that their growing body requires. Furthermore, when raising a puppy on a plant-based diet is even more important to select the right food specially formulated for puppies. To make sure you are...
As a devoted pet guardian, you strive to provide the loving care for your furry companion. However, one of the most complex ethical dilemmas you may face is whether to opt for meat-based pet food or to explore plant-based alternatives. You understand that your pets' health, happiness, and longevity are important factors to consider but you feel uneasy having to continue to support the meat industry through purchasing pet food. You ask yourself: "Can my home be completely free of animal-based products and be assured that my pets will be happy and healthy on a plant-based diet?" Well, you may be relieved to know that there is a solution to this conundrum! Contrary to popular belief, feeding your pets a plant-based diet is not only feasible but...
"I want to live my vegan values, but also have a responsibility toward my companion animal to provide him/her with best possible nutrition..." You care about all living beings and the planet, and this is why you joined this exciting global vegan movement. You are leading a healthy lifestyle and are happy to cook delicious vegan meals for yourself and your family. In fact, the only meat-based product that you will find in your home is your companion animal's food. This creates a dilemma. One one hand, you wish your household was completely vegan. On the other hand, you have a responsibility to provide the best nutrition to your beloved cat and dog. Veganism works for you, but would it...
Plant Ingredients + Supplementation = Complete Nutrition Plants can provide most of the nutrients dogs and cat required - proteins, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals. There are certain nutrients, such as taurine, arachidonic acid etc., that are only available in minute quantities in plants, and therefore must be supplemented. and MOST MODERN PET FOODS ARE SUPPLEMENTED Nearly ALL MEAT-BASED formulas are SUPPLEMENTED, because natural nutrients, such as taurine, are baked out during the high-temperature preparation. Synthetic taurine is added to nearly all pet foods. Vegan formulas are designed by certified nutritionists in accordance with the same standards as meat-based formulas and therefore they contain all required nutrients. From the perspective of nutritional standards vegan and meat-based formulas are not that much...
