It may seem like a difficult task, but switching your dog or cat from a meat-based diet to a complete and balanced plant-based one is nothing to worry about. The good news is that it can be done very easily over a period of two weeks. While some sensitive animals may need longer time and extra care, vast majority of cats and dogs of all ages and sizes do very well when transitioned with the proper guidelines. But why switch to a vegan diet? There are a number of benefits for cats and dogs that come with a plant-based diet: ✔️Provides all nutrients for cats & dogs ✔️Makes their coat healthy and shiny ✔️Reduces bad breath ✔️Normalizes body weight ...and...
Some people believe that vegan diets for cats cause malnourishment and as a result shorter lifespan. A 2021 study conducted by the researchers from University of Guelph (Canada) with 874 cats could not confirm shorter lifespan for cats on a vegan diet. Instead, the researchers found that cats on a vegan diet live just as long as cats fed a meat-based diet. This research connects nicely with the prior research (see reference section on Vegan Cats 101 page). The previous studies point to a general conclusion that cats can be vegan on a complete plant-based diet. The current study builds on this research and takes it one step further, by looking at lifespan of cats. Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Dodd spearheaded this...
The unprecedented volume of pet food production for cats and dogs affects our oceans. In this post we shed some light on the issue. 2.9 million tons of fish is used to make fishmeal for pets. 2.5 million tons of raw fish is used for feeding cats directly. 16.2 million tons of fish is used to make fishmeal, which is used to feed Pigs, Cows and Chickens. Some of those Pigs, Cows and Chickens are fed to cats and dogs. Depleted ocean floor. Without a well-functioning ecosystem oceans are dying. Sick cat. Sick dog. We thank everyone who made it their life's mission to protect the oceans and the marine life! Plant-based diet Online Assessment Gender, age, and prior health conditions...
Cats, being obligate carnivores, have unique dietary requirements for nutrients most commonly found in dietary ingredients of animal origin. As such, feeding a diet devoid of animal-derived ingredients has been postulated as a possible cause of nutrient imbalances and adverse health outcomes. 🔬 At the outset, the researchers suspected that cats fed a plant-based diet would have a higher prevalence of negative health effects, such as heart disease dental disease skin disease hormone problems stomach and liver problems urinary problems eyesight problems kidney problems However, contrary to the expectations, cat owners who participated in the study, perceived no body system or disorder to be at particular risk when feeding a plant-based diet to cats. This conclusion is based on the comparison...
Taurine is a vital component in vegan pet food. Taurine is an amino acid (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) - a chemical that acts as building block of proteins. It was discovered in 1846 by English chemist Edmund Ronalds. Taurine is involved in many fundamental biological processes of cats and dogs (and humans too), such as fetal development and growth. It is essential for cardiovascular function, development and function of skeletal muscles, vision, and the central nervous system. Dogs are able to produce their own taurine from sulfur-containing amino acids (primarily cysteine, but also methionine). For this reason, taurine is not considered an essential amino acid for dogs.1 Cats, by contrast, lack the enzyme necessary to produce taurine and must therefore acquire it from their...
