Dog training and the vegan sector don’t often overlap. That’s where Jade Berman’s company comes in – it is her aim to bring veganism into the world of dog training through education and the use of plant-based treats for training.
Study Finds Good Health Outcomes in Dogs Fed a Plant-Based Diet
A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has found equally good health outcomes in dogs eating plant-based and meat-based diets. For three months, the study (conducted at Canada’s University of Guelph) fed 31 dogs an experimental extruded vegan food, while 30 dogs received a commercial extruded meat-based food. Comprehensive tests were then conducted using blood and urine tests, x-rays, and veterinary examinations. The results showed that all dogs maintained their health parameters and body weight throughout the three-month period. In particular, the study examined whether vitamin D2 (found in plants) would be as beneficial as vitamin D3 (found in meat). The study concluded that vitamin D2 is efficacious in maintaining dogs’ total vitamin D levels. There was no impact on bone mineral …