10/29/2026
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For those of you feeding a raw or home cooked diet - he has a complete supplement to ensure you get all the vitamins and minerals your dogs need. Take a look. I find him to be a very sensible person.
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Veggies may be good for you and I, but not having ANY animal protein has me thinking maybe NOT, and now we somehow think this can be good for our dogs and cats?
This is a confusing topic, but there are some things I am clear about...
Adding in additional supplements to support your dog/cat's joint health, skin health, gut health and immune system is an EASY way to ensure they are getting additional nutrients to keep them healthy.
First, we are having a New Free Webinar in which I am sharing holistic flea/tick remedies, but ALSO discussing pet nutrition, including the exact foods to add to your pet's diet to improve their immune system.
The Webinar is Tuesday, November 3rd at 5PM PST, and you can get on the list here: Natural Natural Flea & Tick Protection for Dogs and Cats: Avoiding Unnecessary Toxins, Supporting Health From the Inside
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This published survey/study has me pondering...perhaps I am wrong?
Vegan diets for dogs may be linked with better health, and could be less hazardous, than meat-based diets: Survey findings may support nutritionally complete vegan dog diets over raw or conventional meat diets
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A survey study of the guardians of more than 2,500 dogs explored links between dog diet and health outcomes, suggesting that nutritionally sound vegan diets may be healthier and less hazardous than conventional or raw meat-based diets. Andrew Knight of the University of Wi******er, U.K., and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on April 13, 2022.
Many factors may influence dog guardians to choose unconventional diets for their pets, including concerns regarding the environment, the treatment of animals used as food, and the health of their pets. However, research into the health effects of conventional versus unconventional dog diets has been limited.
To help clarify the potential health effects of different dog diets, Knight and colleagues analyzed survey data from guardians of 2,536 dogs fed either a conventional meat, raw meat, or vegan diet. The survey included questions about the dogs' health, including the number of veterinary visits, use of medications, and specific dog health disorders.
Statistical analysis of the survey results suggested that, overall, dogs on conventional diets were less healthy than dogs on raw meat or vegan diets. Dogs on raw meat diets appeared to be healthier than those on vegan diets.
However, the researchers noted several factors that prevent a conclusion that raw meat diets are healthier.
For one, in the study, dogs on raw meat diets were significantly younger than dogs on vegan diets, which could help explain why they appeared to be healthier.
Additionally, dogs on raw meat diets were less likely to be taken to a veterinarian; while this could be a sign of better health, prior research has indicated that guardians of dogs on raw meat diets are less likely to seek veterinary advice.
Further research is needed to confirm whether a raw meat or a vegan diet is associated with better dog health outcomes. The researchers suggest that large-scale, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies of dogs, maintained on different diets, which utilizes data such as results of veterinary clinical examinations and veterinary medical histories, could yield results of greater reliability.
Still, prior research has linked raw meat diets to increased risk of pathogens and nutritional deficiencies. In light of both the new and prior findings, the researchers suggest that a nutritionally sound vegan diet may in fact be the healthiest and least hazardous choice for dogs.
The authors add: "We believe our study of 2,536 dogs is by far the largest study published to date, exploring health outcomes of dogs fed vegan and meat-based diets. It analyzed a range of objective data, as well as owner opinions and reported veterinary assessments of health. It revealed that the heathiest and least hazardous dietary choices for dogs, are nutritionally sound vegan diets."
Source: PLOS. "Vegan diets for dogs may be linked with better health, and could be less hazardous, than meat-based diets: Survey findings may support nutritionally complete vegan dog diets over raw or conventional meat diets." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 13 April 2022.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220413141557.htm
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Best Wishes,
Dr. Andrew
P.S. Before we all toss the beef, let's look at this statement:
'...overall, dogs on conventional diets were less healthy than dogs on raw meat or vegan diets. Dogs on raw meat diets appeared to be healthier than those on vegan diets. '
Dogs on RAW MEAT diets appeared to be healthier!
If you can feed your dog animal protein/raw/homemade, then my opinion is this is BEST.
But we have rising food costs, people having difficulty feeding themselves... it may be that for many people, a vegan dog food may be a legitimate option, and it may be OK- if not ideal.
Our world is changing- if there is one thing I consistently say it is to be open to doing things differently, and this may now be how are dogs are fed.
Cats NEED animal protein to survive, so don't be showing me Vegan Cat Food though :-)
And I will consistently feed an animal based protein to any dog I have...
P.P.S. If you add this, your dog/cat WILL be healthier (no controversy here...)
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A survey study of the guardians of more than 2,500 dogs explored links between dog diet and health outcomes, suggesting that nutritionally sound vegan diets may be healthier and less hazardous than conventional or raw meat-based diets.
