{"id":18139,"date":"2022-01-05T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=18139"},"modified":"2022-04-21T11:29:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T17:29:04","slug":"can-dogs-be-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/dogs\/can-dogs-be-vegan","title":{"rendered":"Can Dogs Be Vegan? Here&#8217;s What Veterinarians Have to Say."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the most common pledges on everyone&#8217;s New Years&#8217; resolutions list is to eat healthier or exercise more.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/en-us\/about\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veganuary<\/a>, a non-profit organization based in the UK, encourages people to take it up a notch and follow a vegan diet for the entire month of January. While humans opting to go on a meat-free diet is undoubtedly good for the planet, is it OK to force it on our pets? Can dogs be vegan and still meet their nutritional needs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Cailin Heinze, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, and professor at Tufts University&#8217;s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vetnutrition.tufts.edu\/2016\/07\/vegan-dogs-a-healthy-lifestyle-or-going-against-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">writes<\/a>: &#8220;Most dogs can do quite well on a&nbsp;<em>carefully designed<\/em>&nbsp;vegan diet that meets all of their nutritional needs.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emphasis on &#8220;carefully designed&#8221;. Dog parents who insist on putting their dogs on a vegan or vegetarian diet should consult a veterinary nutritionist to develop a dog food meal plan that meets their nutritional needs without health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the scoop on the veggie-centric adaptions to your dog&#8217;s diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dog-and-carrots-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"can dogs be vegan\" class=\"wp-image-18140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dog-and-carrots-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dog-and-carrots-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dog-and-carrots-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dog-and-carrots.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Should you put your dog on a vegan diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I do not recommend vegan\/vegetarian diets for dogs,&#8221; veterinarian Dr. Kaite Pagan of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/heartandpaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heart + Paw<\/a>&nbsp;told Outward Hound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Dogs are omnivores and thrive on both plant and animal diets. We risk our furry friends becoming nutritionally deficient on vegan or vegetarian diets.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still want to dip your toe into the world of &#8220;boutique&#8221; diets, Dr. Pagan recommends consulting with your veterinarian or a board-certified veterinary nutritionist to ensure your dog is eating a well-balanced diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It cannot be stressed enough that pet owners interested in putting their dog on a vegan or vegetarian diet should always&nbsp;<strong>consult their veterinarian first<\/strong>. There are various commercial vegan&nbsp;dog&nbsp;food&nbsp;brands on the market, but you need to consider your dog&#8217;s individual needs such as health problems (if any), food allergies, or food sensitivities before making a drastic change to their regular pet food or kibble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dog-apple-picking.jpg\" alt=\"dog-friendly fall activities apple picking\" class=\"wp-image-16885\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>The risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I have found that there are many fad diets on the market that cater directly to pet parents and are not beneficial to the dog i.e. plant-based, grain-free, boutique diets. Most veterinarians do not recommend plant-based diets for dogs,&#8221; says Dr. Pagan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, there are a few risks associated with plant-based and <a href=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/health-wellness\/is-grain-free-dog-food-better\">grain-free dog food<\/a>. For one, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/animal-veterinary\/animal-health-literacy\/questions-answers-fda-center-veterinary-medicines-investigation-possible-connection-between-diet-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA is still investigating<\/a>&nbsp;the link between legumes and heart disease in dogs, or canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Legumes include lentils, peas, chickpeas, beans, and soybeans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, if you are going to make your companion animal a vegan or vegetarian, they could suffer from protein deficiency, vitamin and mineral deficiency, and essential&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/nutrition\/dogs-vegetarian-diet-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amino acid imbalance<\/a>, according to the American Kennel Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to supplement a vegan pet&#8217;s diet with taurine, L-carnitine, and vitamin B-12 if you eliminate animal products. It&#8217;s also a good idea to check to see if your dog food of choice is approved by The Association of American Feed Control Officials (<a href=\"https:\/\/petfood.aafco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAFCO<\/a>), an organization that establishes the nutritional standards for complete and balanced pet foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eggplant-2-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"dog with eggplant toy\" class=\"wp-image-11613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eggplant-2-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eggplant-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eggplant-2-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eggplant-2-545x285.jpg 545w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eggplant-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Are there health benefits to having a vegan or vegetarian dog?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are certain health benefits that come with a vegan or vegetarian diet. Dogs who have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vetnutrition.tufts.edu\/2017\/01\/food-allergies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergies to animal proteins<\/a>, for instance, can thrive on a meat-free diet. Plant-based foods also help with digestive issues and promote healthy stools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Can cats thrive on a vegan diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While dogs are omnivores, cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they are unable to get the essential&nbsp;nutrients they need from plants. Due to these nutritional requirements, felines&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/news\/why-cant-my-cat-be-vegan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">need meat to survive<\/a>. So no, cats absolutely cannot and should not be fed a vegan diet, let alone a vegetarian one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key component of meat that cats require is an amino acid called taurine. Taurine cannot be found in plant sources, only animal sources. Without taurine from animal&nbsp;protein sources, cats can develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a deadly heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stick to Mittens&#8217; regular cat food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/carrot-stuffer-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"dog with carrot stuffer\" class=\"wp-image-11935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/carrot-stuffer-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/carrot-stuffer-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/carrot-stuffer-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/carrot-stuffer-545x285.jpg 545w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/carrot-stuffer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Proceed with caution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You want your dog to live a long and healthy life. While vegan food reduces the environmental impact of meat production, aids animal welfare, and works great for dog owners, it&#8217;s not fair to force it on our pets to the detriment of their nutritional health. There are just too many unknowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your DVM for more information if you are considering making your dog vegan, vegetarian, or grain-free. 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