Vegan pet diets have historically been controversial, as dogs and cats are biologically omnivores and carnivores respectively. However, due to the demands of consumers concerned about farmed animal welfare and environmental sustainability, increasing numbers of pet food companies are now producing vegan diets excluding any animal products. These aim to supply all nutritional needs using plant-sourced ingredients, and supplements of minerals, vitamins and amino acids, amongst others...
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Should dogs and cats be fed vegan diets?
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Faraz Harsini - , , , , , , , ,
Andrew Knight - Murdoch University, School of Veterinary Medicine