Vegan-Fed Dogs Have ‘Best Health Outcomes’: Australian Researchers

An Australian study found that dogs fed vegan diets were less likely to fall sick, need medication, or require veterinary visits compared to those given meat. Researchers from Griffith University looked into the health outcomes of 2,536 dogs and discovered that the vegan-fed dogs were more often assessed as healthy by owners and veterinarians, with reduced rates of illness and health disorders. Veterinary Professor Andrew Knight said vegan dogs showed the best health outcomes in this major study. “Nutritionally sound vegan diets offer extremely large environmental benefits, so this is very good news for dog owners who want to protect the environment whilst also maximising their dogs’ health,” he said....