In the video below, Prof Andrew Knight discusses a study conducted in 2006 on 34 plant-based cats compared to 52 meat-based cats.
The study found out that there were no differences in their body conditioning/health status.
The proper balance of nutrients is essential when feeding your pets. Animals (and humans) need a certain combination of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water every day to function normally. Balanced nutrition is no accident – pet food manufacturers work hard to determine the exact formula that goes into their products so that they provide everything your pets need daily.
Study Re: Vegan Cat Food - Wakefield L et al (2006)
The study found that there were no differences in their body conditioning/health status.
One important note re: further investigation into the blood values of vital nutrients Taurine & Cobalamin - Taurine levels were fine in all the plant-based cats, whereas the B-vitamin (Cobalamin) was fine in all cats except 3 of them who were fed table scraps.
Thus further accentuates the point that table scraps are not nutritionally complete and hinders the growth of your pets in the long run.
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