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Homemade Vegan Diets for Dogs and Cats

Providing a nutritionally complete diet for your pet is essential for their health and well-being. If you're considering a vegan approach, you have two main options: precooked vegan pet food or homemade meals with proper supplementation.

Two ways to feed your pet a vegan diet

  1. Buy commercial vegan food – Dry kibble or canned food from brands like Ami, Evolution, Benevo, and Green Dog provide complete and balanced nutrition.

  2. Make vegan pet food at home – Use fresh ingredients and supplement them to ensure they meet all essential nutritional requirements.

Each method has its benefits. The table below summarizes the advantages of commercial vs. homemade vegan pet food to help you decide which approach works best for you.

Many pet owners use a combination of both methods depending on their lifestyle.

Do vegan pets need supplements?

Commercial Vegan Pet Food: No additional supplements are needed. Brands like Ami, Evolution, Green Dog, and Benevo already contain all the necessary nutrients for dogs and cats. Adding supplements could result in over-supplementation.

Homemade Vegan Pet Food: Supplements are essential, as some nutrients like taurine, vitamin B12, and certain amino acids are not naturally available from plant-based sources.

How to keep homemade vegan meals nutritionally complete

Vecado carries a range of vegan pet supplements suitable for adult cats and dogs, as well as for puppies. These supplements ensure your homemade recipes provide all essential nutrients for your pet’s health.

To support homemade vegan diets, VegePet has enhanced its supplements with:

  • Higher levels of taurine and methionine for heart and muscle health

  • L-carnitine for improved metabolism and energy

  • Increased choline for cognitive and liver function

  • Additional B vitamins (niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine) for overall well-being

  • Amino acid-chelated minerals for superior absorption

  • Selenium yeast, a more bioavailable selenium source

These enhanced formulas ensure that homemade vegan pet food remains nutritionally complete, providing all the essential nutrients pets need to thrive.

Recommended Vegan Supplements for Pets

For Dogs:

For Cats:

For both Cats and Dogs:

Ensuring your pet receives the right nutrients is key to their health and longevity. Whether you choose commercial vegan food, homemade meals with supplements, or a combination of both, you can provide a balanced and nourishing diet for your furry companions.