Vegetarian versus Meat-Based Diets for Companion Animals
Companion animal owners are increasingly concerned about the links between degenerative health conditions, farm animal welfare problems, environmental degradation, fertilizers and herbicides, climate change, and causative factors; such as animal farming and the consumption of animal products. Accord...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:5ebdc0ea7aa4404b9b3608e8704eefdf 2023-05-15T15:50:31+02:00 Vegetarian versus Meat-Based Diets for Companion Animals Andrew Knight Madelaine Leitsberger 2016-09-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/ani6090057 https://doaj.org/article/5ebdc0ea7aa4404b9b3608e8704eefdf EN eng MDPI AG http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/9/57 https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615 2076-2615 doi:10.3390/ani6090057 https://doaj.org/article/5ebdc0ea7aa4404b9b3608e8704eefdf Animals, Vol 6, Iss 9, p 57 (2016) vegetarian vegan cat dog Felis catus Canis lupus familiaris Canis familiaris Veterinary medicine SF600-1100 Zoology QL1-991 article 2016 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/ani6090057 2022-12-31T04:35:11Z Companion animal owners are increasingly concerned about the links between degenerative health conditions, farm animal welfare problems, environmental degradation, fertilizers and herbicides, climate change, and causative factors; such as animal farming and the consumption of animal products. Accordingly, many owners are increasingly interested in vegetarian diets for themselves and their companion animals. However, are vegetarian canine and feline diets nutritious and safe? Four studies assessing the nutritional soundness of these diets were reviewed, and manufacturer responses to the most recent studies are provided. Additional reviewed studies examined the nutritional soundness of commercial meat-based diets and the health status of cats and dogs maintained on vegetarian and meat-based diets. Problems with all of these dietary choices have been documented, including nutritional inadequacies and health problems. However, a significant and growing body of population studies and case reports have indicated that cats and dogs maintained on vegetarian diets may be healthy—including those exercising at the highest levels—and, indeed, may experience a range of health benefits. Such diets must be nutritionally complete and reasonably balanced, however, and owners should regularly monitor urinary acidity and should correct urinary alkalinisation through appropriate dietary additives, if necessary. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Animals 6 9 57 |
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Companion animal owners are increasingly concerned about the links between degenerative health conditions, farm animal welfare problems, environmental degradation, fertilizers and herbicides, climate change, and causative factors; such as animal farming and the consumption of animal products. Accordingly, many owners are increasingly interested in vegetarian diets for themselves and their companion animals. However, are vegetarian canine and feline diets nutritious and safe? Four studies assessing the nutritional soundness of these diets were reviewed, and manufacturer responses to the most recent studies are provided. Additional reviewed studies examined the nutritional soundness of commercial meat-based diets and the health status of cats and dogs maintained on vegetarian and meat-based diets. Problems with all of these dietary choices have been documented, including nutritional inadequacies and health problems. However, a significant and growing body of population studies and case reports have indicated that cats and dogs maintained on vegetarian diets may be healthy—including those exercising at the highest levels—and, indeed, may experience a range of health benefits. Such diets must be nutritionally complete and reasonably balanced, however, and owners should regularly monitor urinary acidity and should correct urinary alkalinisation through appropriate dietary additives, if necessary. |
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