Plant-based dogs

Plant-based dogs — a topic that causes great passion and debate. With over 30 per cent of livestock destined to become dog and cat food and beef the number one allergen that causes gut inflammation and intolerance in dogs, I understand those not wanting to support the meat industry through dog food. But as vegans, do we not believe in giving sentient beings choice? Are we not striving constantly to stop industries removing that choice from the animals we share this planet with? And where does this leave those of us wanting to transition our dogs?

In speaking with several people navigating this canine plant-based journey, I found a wealth of information and tales of great love and inspiration.

Ruby Roo

Ruby Roo, an 11-year-old cavalier king Charles spaniel with lifelong chronic health problems, has had her transition to plant-based documented on her Instagam () by her incredible