{"id":143036,"date":"2022-08-22T15:27:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T15:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T07:16:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:16:05","slug":"is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it cruel to feed a dog vegan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_vegan\" title=\"Is it cruel to feed a dog vegan?\">Is it cruel to feed a dog vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Is_it_illegal_to_make_your_dog_go_vegan\" title=\"Is it illegal to make your dog go vegan?\">Is it illegal to make your dog go vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Is_putting_a_dog_on_a_vegan_diet_abuse\" title=\"Is putting a dog on a vegan diet abuse?\">Is putting a dog on a vegan diet abuse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Does_vegan_diet_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Does vegan diet hurt dogs?\">Does vegan diet hurt dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Can_dogs_live_healthily_on_a_vegan_diet\" title=\"Can dogs live healthily on a vegan diet?\">Can dogs live healthily on a vegan diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Is_it_healthy_to_force_your_dog_to_be_vegan\" title=\"Is it healthy to force your dog to be vegan?\">Is it healthy to force your dog to be vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Can_a_dog_really_be_vegan\" title=\"Can a dog really be vegan?\">Can a dog really be vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Is_it_cruel_to_make_dog_vegan\" title=\"Is it cruel to make dog vegan?\">Is it cruel to make dog vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_a_vegan_diet\" title=\"Is it cruel to feed a dog a vegan diet?\">Is it cruel to feed a dog a vegan diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#Can_a_dog_survive_on_a_vegan_diet\" title=\"Can a dog survive on a vegan diet?\">Can a dog survive on a vegan diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan\/#How_long_can_a_dog_live_on_a_vegan_diet\" title=\"How long can a dog live on a vegan diet?\">How long can a dog live on a vegan diet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_vegan\"><\/span>Is it cruel to feed a dog vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recent research into the evolutionary history and gastrointestinal tracts of both dogs and cats proves that <b>it is unwise, if not outright cruel, to feed them a truly vegan diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-force-your-dog-to-be-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it OK to force your dog to be vegan?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_make_your_dog_go_vegan\"><\/span>Is it illegal to make your dog go vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>adapting your dogs dinner to a vegetarian diet could land you in big trouble with the law. Canines must be fed a suitable diet, according to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and you could be prosecuted if it is deemed you are not doing so.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/21fO6O_0c10\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_putting_a_dog_on_a_vegan_diet_abuse\"><\/span>Is putting a dog on a vegan diet abuse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding your dog a well-researched, balanced vegan diet like v-dog <b>does not fall under the category of cruelty to animals. We know what does fall under physical and intentional abuse towards animals: common industry practices of animal agriculture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_vegan_diet_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Does vegan diet hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, dogs still need an easily digestible diet that is rich in protein so that nutrients can be rapidly absorbed into their bodies. For this reason, <b>vegan dogs will struggle to digest the high fibre of plant-based diets and are at risk of vitamin D and B deficiencies<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_live_healthily_on_a_vegan_diet\"><\/span>Can dogs live healthily on a vegan diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vegan diets are healthier and safer for dogs than conventional meat-based diets, according to the largest study to date, as long as they are nutritionally complete. The diet and health of more than 2,500 dogs were followed over a year using surveys completed by their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_healthy_to_force_your_dog_to_be_vegan\"><\/span>Is it healthy to force your dog to be vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bottom line is that, unless its done very carefully under the guidance and supervision of a licensed veterinary nutritionist, <b>making your dog vegan could lead to severe health complications and malnutrition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_really_be_vegan\"><\/span>Can a dog really be vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>With the right planning and care, your dog or cat can do well on a vegan diet. In fact, some veterinary-prescribed diets for companion animals with allergies are actually vegetarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_make_dog_vegan\"><\/span>Is it cruel to make dog vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recent research into the evolutionary history and gastrointestinal tracts of both dogs and cats proves that <b>it is unwise, if not outright cruel, to feed them a truly vegan diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-cruel-to-make-dog-vegan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Is it cruel to make dog vegan?\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-cruel-to-make-dog-vegan-1.jpg 729w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-cruel-to-make-dog-vegan-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_a_vegan_diet\"><\/span>Is it cruel to feed a dog a vegan diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recent research into the evolutionary history and gastrointestinal tracts of both dogs and cats proves that <b>it is unwise, if not outright cruel, to feed them a truly vegan diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_survive_on_a_vegan_diet\"><\/span>Can a dog survive on a vegan diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is that <b>yes, technically speaking, dogs can survive and even do well on a vegan or vegetarian regimen, says Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_live_on_a_vegan_diet\"><\/span>How long can a dog live on a vegan diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bramble, a vegan collie in the UK, lived to <b>age 25 on a plant-based diet and is recognized as one of the longest-living dogs in the Guinness Book of World Records. Her guardian, Anne Heritage, has raised seven vegan dogs, and five of them lived past 19 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gNER7MItz1w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it cruel to feed a dog vegan?Is it illegal to make your dog go vegan?Is putting a dog on a vegan diet abuse?Does vegan diet hurt dogs?Can dogs live healthily on a vegan diet?Is it healthy to force your dog to be vegan?Can a dog really be vegan?Is it cruel to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-vegan.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143036"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=143036"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193499,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143036\/revisions\/193499"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}