Andrew Knight videos

Nutritional Soundness of Vegan and Meat-based Pet Foods

This video is adapted from 10.3390/ani16142232 Based on laboratory analyses of both vegan and meat-based pet foods, some studies have suggested pet food samples of either type to be nutritionally sound, while others have demonstrated nutritional flaws. However, a more systematic evaluation of th...

Presentation on Vegan Pet Food for Heartstone Veganic Sanctuary

Presentation on vegan pet food for Heartstone Veganic Sanctuary on 27 Jun. 2026.

Can Dogs And Cats Digest Plant-Based Pet Foods?

Can dogs and cats digest plant-based pet food? This video briefly summaries my study on this topic in Animals Thirty-one relevant studies were reviewed. The digestibility of vegan and vegetarian diets was consistently high, and broadly comparable to that of conventional meat-based diets. These st...

Professor Andrew Knight - Paws Plants Summit - April 25, 2026

Professor Andrew Knight discusses the research regarding whether our dogs and cats should be vegan. Please continue to explore the vast resources available on Professor Knight's website: https://www.andrewknight.info/

Sustainable Pet Diets: A Leading Effective Altruism Issue

This video is adapted from 10.3390/ani16030460 - https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/16/3/460 Animal-based ingredients dominate dog and cat food, but growing concerns about animal welfare and the environment are increasing interest in more sustainable options, such as plant-based and cultivated meat-...

Vegan pet food 2025 12 03 SVME

Presentation on vegan pet food to the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics on 03 Dec. 2025.

Tail Of Hope Andrew Knight Season 2 Episode 9 FINALE

? Tails of Hope | Season 2 EP 9 (FINALE) — “The Courage to Care” featuring Professor Andrew Knight What if one act of compassion could shift an entire global profession? In the year 2000, a young veterinary student in Western Australia refused to kill animals during his surgical training — and t...

Tail Of Hope Voices for the Voiceless S2 Ep9 P1 Guest Professor Andrew Knight – Veterinary Scientist

Tails of Hope Podcast – Season 2, Episode 9 (Part 1) Guest: Professor Andrew Knight – Veterinary Scientist, Animal Welfare Pioneer, Global Voice for Compassion What happens when one student refuses to perform a ritual the world accepts as “normal”? In the year 2000, a young veterinary student na...

Consumer Acceptance of Sustainable Dog Food

A summary of our 2025 study https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/20/2988 on the consumer acceptance of sustainable – especially vegan – diets for dogs. This survey of 2,639 dog guardians worldwide revealed that 43% of those feeding meat-based diets would realistically consider more sustainable diets...

Consumer Acceptance of Sustainable Cat Food

A summary of our 2025 study https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/20/2984 on the consumer acceptance of sustainable – especially vegan – diets for cats. This survey of 1,380 cat guardians worldwide revealed that 51% of those feeding meat-based diets would realistically consider more sustainable diets...

Can dogs and cats be vegan (Andrew Knight)

Veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare Andrew Knight delves into a question that evokes strong feelings and sparks debate: a plant-based or plant-heavy diet for cats and dogs. Andrew Knight is an internationally respected Veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare, as well as a researcher and autho...

Can Pet Food Really Help Save the Planet? Andrew Knight on Saving Animals & Environment | Part 2

Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Andrew Knight is here! After exploring myths and science in Part 1, we now dive deeper into the bigger picture of sustainable pet food and animal advocacy. Dr. Knight — Professor of Animal Welfare & Ethics and global leader in vegan pet nutrition research —...

Is Your Dog's Dinner Destroying Nature? | The Blind Spot No One Talks About!

Most pet owners never think about the environmental impact of their furry friend’s meals… but the truth might surprise you! From hidden ingredients to unsustainable sourcing, your dog’s dinner could be taking a toll on nature. In this video, we uncover the blind spots no one talks about and expl...

Can You Stand Up To The Meat Industry? | Dr. Andrew Knight on Pushing Change

How do you keep going when the world pushes back? In this Caffelogue with Naga Shorts highlight, I ask Dr. Andrew Knight how he stays resilient in the face of criticism — both online and in person — while challenging one of the most meat-dominated industries in the world. Despite pushback, Dr....

What Happens When You Challenge Old Habits? Dr. Andrew Knight’s Powerful Validation

What convinced Dr. Andrew Knight that vegan diets for pets really work? In this Caffelogue with Naga Shorts highlight, I ask Dr. Knight about the moments that validated his mission. He shares heartwarming feedback from clients who switched their pets to balanced vegan diets — reporting: ✅ Health...

Vegan Dog Study Reveals Shocking Findings | Dr. Andrew Knight | CWN Clips

What does the science really say about vegan diets for pets? In this CWN Clips highlight from Caffelogue with Naga, I ask Professor Dr. Andrew Knight about his groundbreaking PLOS One study — one of the largest-ever surveys of over 2,500 dogs fed on different diets. The results? ✅ Dogs on nut...

What Happens If Pets Go Plant-Based? | Dr. Andrew Knight on Science, Myths & Perseverance

Starting animal advocacy at a young age takes courage and conviction — continuing it for decades takes perseverance. In this Caffelogue with Naga Shorts highlight, Professor Dr. Andrew Knight‬ shares how his early passion for animal rights grew into groundbreaking work on vegan pet food and su...

Myth Busted: Do Pets Really Need Meat? | Dr. Andrew Knight Explains | CWN Clips

“Pets must eat meat” — a belief many pet parents hold. But is it true? In this CWN Clip from Caffelogue with Naga, Professor Dr. Andrew Knight ‪@AndrewKnight‬ -veterinary expert and global leader in animal welfare & sustainable pet nutrition, tackles one of the biggest myths in pet food. Ba...

The Secret Power of Pet Food | Dr. Andrew Knight on Vegan Pets, Health & the Environment | Part 1

Can dogs and cats thrive on vegan diets? And what does pet food have to do with the climate crisis? In this powerful episode of our 2 part series in Caffelogue with Naga, I sit down with ‪@AndrewKnight‬ Dr. Andrew Knight — Professor of Animal Welfare & Ethics at the University of Wincheste...

Vegan pet food summary - Prof. Andrew Knight

Vegan & Sustainable Pet food

This presentation was provided to Sentient, the Veterinary Institute for Animal Ethics, in 2025. It explores the fascinating, rapidly developing field of vegan and cultivated meat based pet diets. Further information: www.sustainablepetfood.info.

Meat Based Versus Vegan Pet Food: Environmental Sustainability

What are the environmental impacts of vegan vs. meat-based pet diets? In Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Billy Nicholles and Andrew Knight considered the meat- and plant-based ingredients within commercial pet foods, and the role of animal byproducts. They even considered emerging alternat...

What should we really be feeding our animal companions?

In this video, Dr Andrew Knight explains the impact of animal-based diets compared to plant-based diets for cats and dogs. Check out this vegan cat and dog food: https://justbekind.co.uk/ Dr Knight's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8f3GFXDI0snCh1XPgGXr4g

Should cats and dogs go vegan - VARC 2025

Discover how vegan pet food is transforming the pet industry. Experts Andrew Knight and Billy Nicholles explore groundbreaking research showing that nutritionally-sound vegan diets can support pet health, drastically reduce environmental impact, and even help feed the world. A must-watch for anyo...

Should Dogs Eat Cell Based Meat?

Explores the health and sustainability implications of cell-based meat within dog food. Comprises the complete Andrew Knight interview with BBC TV for their main news and BBC breakfast feature on 06 Feb. 2025 - • BBC Breakfast 2025 Feb. 06 , following the launch of cell-based dog food by biot...

BBC Breakfast 2025 Feb. 06

Biotech company Meatly has successfully cultivated chicken cells to produce cell-based dog food, in partnership with vegan pet food company The PACK. In February 2025 they launched their ‘Chick Bites’ treats in the Brentford (London) branch of Pets at Home – a huge UK retailer - see https://www.b...

EP 114 The hidden truth about pets food with Professor ‪@AndrewKnight‬

In this episode I discuss a controversial subject on pet foods and its impact on our ecosystem as well as whole round animals welfare, with Professor , Doctor and Animal welfare activist and educator, Dr Andrew Knight. About Andrew Knight Andrew Knight is a veterinary Doctor, Educator of an...

VEGAN FEST 2024 · "Should Cats and Dogs Go Vegan?" with Prof. Andrew Knight

No us perdeu la xerrada completa "Should Cats and Dogs Go Vegan?" amb el professor Andrew Knight, una de les figures més destacades en l’àmbit del benestar i l’ètica animal. Durant el Vegan Fest 2024, el prof. Knight va compartir els seus coneixements sobre les dietes veganes per a gossos i gat...

Andrew Knight Vegan Pet Food A Diet Change Revolution Begins

How Much do Vegan Diets Improve the Health of Dogs?

In 2022 we compared health outcomes between 2,536 dogs fed meat-based and vegan diets (https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0265662). In this further study we controlled for differences in medically-relevant factors, including age, sex, neutering status, breed size ...

Vegan Pet Food: A Diet Change Revolution Begins

Vegan Pet Food: A Diet Change Revolution Begins Vegan pet foods use plant, mineral and synthetic sources to supply necessary nutrients, and the vegan food sector is rapidly growing. Very recent, large-scale studies into health outcomes, environmental sustainability and other key consumer concern...

Vegan dog food discussions, London Vet Show, 2022

Dr Clare Knottenbelt and Prof Andrew Knight speaking about vegan dog food at London Vet Show 2022.

Prof. Andrew Knight: Vegan Choices in Pet Food

Investigating plant-based diets presents a significant evolution in pet nutrition, providing an alternative that addresses both health and dietary needs. In this episode of The Pet Food Podcast Show, Prof. Andrew Knight shares insights into the health advantages and developments of vegan pet food...

The Rise of Plant-Based Diets in Pet Nutrition by Bryant Research, 13 Feb. 2024

Hosts: Stef Bottinelli, Editor & Journalist + Chris Bryant, Director at Bryant Research In conversation with: Andrew Knight from the University of Winchester: A world-leading expert on pet nutrition Rory Cockshaw, Founders Associate at omnipetfood Billy Nicholles, Political Researcher at Bry...

Should cats and dogs go vegan? With Andrew Knight

The vegan food sector is very rapidly growing. Recent, large-scale studies into health outcomes, environmental sustainability and other key concerns for consumers, are supporting the emergence of a new disruptive pet food industry. The environmental impacts of meat-based pet food are globally sig...

Professor Andrew Knight 10 23

I'm so pleased to welcome the amazing Professor Andrew Knight back to The Plant-Powered Dog Podcast. In today's episode, Professor Knight discusses the implications of his ground-breaking new study on the animal welfare, environmental and sustainability effects of meat-based vs. plant-based diets...

Could Vegan Pet Food Help Save the Planet

What would the environmental benefits be, if the world’s dogs, cats and people all consumed vegan diets, and how many additional people or pets could be fed with the food energy saved? How much livestock consumption is due to pet food? After analysing pet food ingredients in detail, as well as fo...

Are Vegan Diets Good for Cats

We studied 1,369 cats fed vegan or meat-based pet food, for at least one year. Cats fed vegan diets had better health outcomes for each of seven general health indicators studied. Collectively, this represents a strong and consistent trend. Additionally, the prevalence of 22 of the most common fe...

What Research Says...Plant Based Diets for Dogs and Cats?

Have you wondered if Plant Based Diets are healthy for Dogs and Cats? or what research says about plant based diets for companion animals? In this webinar, we are joined by Prof. Andrew Knight who has been researching plant based diets for companion animals for over a decade! So its straight from...

Plant Based Dogs and Cats Professor Andrew Knight

Concerned about your fur baby's diet and health? Join us for an insightful discussion with Professor Andrew Knight as we explore the topic of plant-based diets for dogs and cats. From addressing weight and health issues to debating the feasibility of veganism for pets, discover evidence-based ins...

"Vegan pets... They're enjoying their lives more & they're living longer" - Dr. Andrew Knight - E148

Andrew is Professor of Animal Welfare & Ethics & Founding Director of the University of Winchester Centre for Animal Welfare, Adjunct Professor in the School of Environment & Science at Griffith University, Queensland, EBVS European & RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Animal Welfare S...

Professor Andrew Knight

Learn the truth about plant-based diets for dogs with Professor Andrew Knight! Professor Knight is a world-renowned authority and researcher on animal welfare and vegan diets for companion animals. He is Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics at Winchester University in Winchester, England, and...

Money Talks: Pet care brand launches vegan pet food

Are Vegan Diets Good for Dogs?

Vegan dog food is less damaging to the environment, and to the welfare of animals processed into pet foods. But – are vegan diets good for dogs? To test this, we collected data on 2,536 dogs fed a conventional meat (1,370 = 54%), raw meat (830 = 33%) or vegan (336 = 13%) diet for at least one yea...

Should Cats and Dogs go Vegan? - Professor Andrew Knight, University of Winchester

Updated 2/2/2022 to fix interruption in live stream which has had 1422 views and 46 likes to date. Andrew Knight is Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, and Founding Director of the University of Winchester Centre for Animal Welfare, and Adjunct Professor in the School of Environment and Scie...

Should Cats & Dogs Be Vegan? DEFINITIVE Answer!

The subject of vegan pets is often a very contentious one. Can it be healthy to feed cats and dogs a plant-based diet? I asked an expert who has won 11 awards for his work in the fields of animal welfare and ethics. I was fascinated by his knowledge, to say the least... Read about Prof Knight's ...

Vegan pet food as healthy for cats and dogs as meat, says veterinary professor

Vegan pet food as healthy for cats and dogs as meat, says veterinary professor. Vegan diets are just as healthy for cats and dogs as meat-based pet food, according to research that will further fuel a row over whether owners should feed their pets plant-based meals. Andrew Knight, a veterinary pr...

DoGood - Ask The Experts: Professor Andrew Knight

Our founder Steve interviewed Professor Andrew Knight about all things plant-based for dogs.

Pet Food Manufacturing

Plant-based pet foods are rapidly developing, driven by distrust of conventional pet foods, and concerns about their impacts on pets, farmed animals, and the environment. But are plant-based pet foods nutritionally sound? Do consumers really need to be worried about conventional pet foods? Our re...

Vegan Pets Are Just as Happy with Their Meals

Some claim vegan pet food may be less palatable, or may compromise animal welfare. But are such claims actually true? In 2020 we surveyed dog or cat guardians asking about behaviours displayed by their pets at meal times. Analysis of the behaviour of 2,308 dogs and 1,135 cats revealed no signific...

Dr. Andrew Knight - Can cats and dogs go vegan?

Prof. Knight delivered more than 150 oral or poster presentations on animal welfare issues, whether as an invited lecturer at universities, or at various conferences internationally. I cover a very wide range of animal welfare issues, as well as related topics, such as professional career paths i...

Kann man Hunde und Katzen vegan ernähren? • Dr. Andrew Knight

Hier geht es zur Startseite von Andrews Homepage: https://sustainablepetfood.info/ Hier ist das Buch über die vegetarische Löwin „Little Tyke“: * https://www.amazon.de/Little-Tyke-Vegetarian-Westbeau-1986-01-01/dp/B01NH0AJAI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=U...

Professor Andrew Knight - Can cats and dogs go vegetarian?

Professor Andrew Knight (Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, and Founding Director of the Centre for Animal Welfare, at the University of Winchester). Recorded at Brighton VegFest, March 24th 2019 by Fizzeek Media

Plant Powered Dog Food Summit - Trailer

Are you interested in feeding your dog a plant-based diet, but you’re afraid because you’ve read online that dogs are carnivores who “need” meat to survive—and that you’ll harm your dog if you just feed him/her plants? That’s enough to scare any diligent dog guardian! But, we’ve got wonderful n...

Should Pets Go Vegan Too?

By Now This Food, 2017

Dr. Andrew Knight introduces himself and his work with cats and dogs

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

What are the hazards associated with meat based diets for animals?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

Has there been a rise in diseases like cancers in cats and dogs over the past 20-30 years?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

Why do people choose vegetarian diets for their cats and dogs?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

What scientific evidence is there to show that cats and dogs are affected by meat based diets?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

Where to find more information about vegetarian and vegan issues and diets for cats and dogs?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

Is it unnatural for cats and dogs to be on a vegetarian or vegan diet?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

How to transition your cat or dog to a vegetarian or vegan diet?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

The health benefits of cats and dogs being on vegan diets

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

How much food to give to your cat or dog?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

Are there health risks associated with vegetarian diets for cats and dogs?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

Can cats and dogs safely go vegetarian and what are the requirements of the vegetarian diet?

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...

Fascinating true story about the famous little Tyke

Vegusto interview with Dr. Andrew Knight regarding the many aspects of maintaining cats and dogs on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Dr. Andrew Knight is a practicing veterinary surgeon in London and is a European Veterinary Specialist in Welfare Science, Ethics and Law; a Fellow of the Oxford Centre...