Vegan Dog and Cat

Dogs are in the order Carnivora. This order is varied and comprises both carnivorous and omnivorous mammals. The dog family is the Canidae. Canids are both carnivorous and omnivorous.
Dogs have specific nutritional needs that can be met with vegan diets, but may need supplementation. Do your research and remember that many people are not fans of change. Veganism frightens them. So make sure the research you do is balanced. I have had so many people tell me how dangerous it is for my dogs, how wrong etc. My dogs are healthy and happy as vegans and may be more healthy than dogs on commercial food diets.

Get both sides of the story before you change your dog's diet. I am confident that once you do the research you will find that your dog will thrive on a carefully planned vegan diet.

Four of the most often cited nutritional concerns for vegan dogs are:

Protein: Needs can easily be met with seeds, nuts, soy and beans. Found in adequate amounts in commercially available vegan foods. For home-cooked meals, all should be very well cooked so they are easily digestible.

L-carnitine: Essential amino acid found in flesh. Supplemented in commercial vegan dog foods. Can be supplemented with vitamins for home-cooked meals.

Taurine: Essential amino acid found in flesh. Supplemented in commercial vegan dog foods. Can be supplemented with vitamins for home-cooked meals.

B-12: Vitamin found only in animal products. Supplemented in commercial vegan foods. Can be supplemented with vitamins for home-cooked meals.