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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 year. We examined seven general indicators of ill health: unusual numbers of veterinary visits, medicat...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
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Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
41:31
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 Founding Director of the University's Centre for Animal Welfare. Professor Knight is also Adjunct P...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
01:14:29
Andrew (https://sentientism.info/sentientist-...) 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 Science, Ethics & Law, American & New Zealand Vete...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
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?? 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 insights and practical tips for providing optimal nutrition for your furry companions. Don't miss th...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
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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 the source - we discuss what his findings are and if the studies say a Yay or Nay on feeding plant ...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
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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 feline health disorders was studied. Forty two percent of cats fed meat, and 37% of those fed vegan di...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
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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 food consumed by people, I was able to calculate these benefits. They are game-changingly large. Vegan...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
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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 for dogs, cats and people. The peer-reviewed study, "The relative benefits for environmental sustai...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
01:20:31
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 significant. Vegan pet foods use plant, mineral and synthetic sources to supply necessary nutrients. UK...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
01:30:01
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 Bryant Research
Resources and further information: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/insight-...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025
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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 foods, based on comprehensive research. This dialogue is crucial for professionals in the pet food indus...
Posted Sunday, September 28, 2025