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1. www.smh.com.au › lifestyle › life-and-relationshipsCan dogs and cats eat a vegan diet? The changing face of pet food

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   Oct 17, 2023 · Part of the controversy behind pets and vegan diets lies in how pet nutrition has been traditionally understood. While dogs are omnivores like humans, and can digest plant matter, cats are ...

2. ovcpetnutrition.uoguelph.ca › 2021/08/23 › comparingComparing Plant-Based Diets for Dogs & Cats in Canada

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   Aug 23, 2021 · What was found was that: while some adult dog foods contained all the essential nutrients in appropriate quantities and proportions as per the American Association of Feed Control Officials recommendations, the majority of diets did not meet the minimum recommended content for some essential nutrients in adult dogs. None of the analyzed plant ...

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4. plantbasednews.org › animals › can-dogs-be-plantCan Dogs Be Plant-Based? Here’s What The Science Says

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   Jan 19, 2024 · The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and FEDIAF Euoprean Pet Food have developed nutrient profiles for dogs and other companion animals for the pet food industry to follow. These ensure nutritional adequacy of commercial food throughout animals’ lives. Wild Earth is a popular plant-based dog food manufacturer.

5. www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk › articles › should-youIs a Vegan Diet Good for Dogs? - All About Dog Food

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   • Why Are Owners Looking For A Meat-Alternative Pet Food?
   • Amino Acids and Digestibility of Plant Proteins
   • Are There Differences Between Plant-Based proteins?
   • Are Plant-Based Diets Healthy?
   • Insects as An Alternative to Meat Protein
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   Unsurprisingly, several surveys show that the main reason owners look to feed a meat-free food is due to concerns for farm animal welfare . However, the environmental impact of feeding animal proteins and awareness of the links between health and diet also play a part .

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   Dogs need protein to obtain amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Therefore, as long as a meat-alternative diet contains all the essential amino acids a dog needs (ones they cannot make in the body) and they are bioavailable (able to be absorbed and used by the body), there should be no need for animal ingredients. To be bioavailab...

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   Soya is probably the most well-known plant-based protein source and has been fed to farm animals for decades. It is high in protein, contains a good balance of amino acids, reduces cholesterol in humans and dogs and is highly digestible - in some cases more digestible than dried poultry meal . In addition, it is a hypoallergenic protein source used...

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   One of the most cited studies on the health benefits of plant-based diets is by Knight et al. (2022) . This study surveyed pet owners and asked them about seven different indicators of ill health. 2596 usable surveys were returned and showed that owners of dogs fed on raw meat and vegan diets were healthier than those fed on commercial meat-based d...

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   Insect protein is still relatively new, with 43 brands of pet food selling insect-based food globally at the start of 2023 . As a source of protein, insects use less land, water and natural resources than conventional meat animals. They produce a fraction of the amount of greenhouse gasses that animals do and can be fed on waste from the human food...

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   Long story short, if you want to feed a more sustainable diet to your pet, the evidence suggests that plant-based or insect-based diets are best. Regarding health, in the short-term, meat-alternative pet foods appear safe, digestible and healthy if they are complete and prepared commercially. A home-prepared vegan diet is almost guaranteed to be de...

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6. www.caninejournal.com › vegan-dog-food8 Best Vegan Dog Foods: Nutritionally Balanced Plant-Based ...

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   Oct 10, 2024 · Best Vegan Dog Food Brands. These are the best vegan dog food brands recommended by veterinarians, and all contain the necessary protein levels and other nutrients dogs require based on the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutritional guidelines. Adult dogs should have a minimum of 18% protein in their diets.

7. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 34133456Vegan versus meat-based pet foods: Owner-reported ... - PubMed

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   Jun 16, 2021 · Consumer suspicion of conventional pet foods, along with perceived health benefits of alternative diets, are fuelling development of the latter. These include raw meat diets, in vitro meat products, and diets based on novel protein sources such as terrestrial and marine plants, insects, yeast and fu …

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   Are pets a vegan diet?

   • Part of the controversy behind pets and vegan diets lies in how pet nutrition has been traditionally understood. While dogs are omnivores like humans, and can digest plant matter, cats are obligate carnivores. This means that, by definition, they need meat to obtain essential nutrients and amino acids.

   Can dogs and cats eat a vegan diet? The changing face of pet food

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   Are vegan pet foods palatable to dogs and cats?

   • Based on these owner-reported behaviours, our results indicate that vegan pet foods are generally at least as palatable to dogs and cats as conventional meat or raw meat diets, and do not compromise their welfare, when other welfare determinants, such as nutritional requirements, are adequately provided.

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   Are vegan pet foods safe?

   • According to Knight, vegan pet foods are made along the same lines, but without the poor quality animal ingredients. “Hence, no food intolerance/allergic reactions to these, so lowered rates of itchy skin, ear canal problems, and gastrointestinal problems, and with more of the plant-based ingredients,” he says.

   Can Dogs Be Plant-Based? Here’s What The Science Says

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   Can dogs eat a vegan diet?

   • So that’s good news if you’re a vegan household wanting to share this planet-saving lifestyle with your dog. A plant-based diet can also be an excellent option for pups with food sensitivities because animal proteins, especially beef and chicken, are common allergy culprits.

   8 Best Vegan Dog Foods: Nutritionally Balanced Plant-Based Diets

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   Can a vegan diet affect your pet's health?

   • The research also found that feeding pets a vegan diet could have a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions. However, despite the increasing number of owners feeding their pets a vegan diet, research on the effect of vegan diets on pets remains slim, and most studies rely on owner assessments of their pets’ health.

   Can dogs and cats eat a vegan diet? The changing face of pet food

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   Is a vegan diet better for dogs than a conventional diet?

   • The findings suggest that dogs on conventional meat diets were less healthy than dogs on raw meat or vegan diets, with more non-routine visits to the vet, a higher use of medication, a higher proportion being put on therapeutic diets, and a higher proportion being reported by owners to have health problems.

   Vegan dog diet is healthiest and safest, large-scale study suggests

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9. www.euronews.com › health › 2022/04/13Vegan dog diet is healthiest and safest, large-scale study ...

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   Apr 13, 2022 · According to market research firm The Insight Partners, the vegan pet food market is expected to be worth $15.6 billion (€14.4 billion) by 2028, up from $8.6 billion (€7.9 billion) in 2020.