Study Shows That a Whole Lot of People Are Putting Their Pets on Vegan Diets

Author: Matt Gilligan / Source: did you know?

I don’t know if you’re with me on this one, but this just sounds like a terrible idea. I mean, obviously there’s nothing wrong with a vegan diet – FOR HUMANS.

A study from the University of Guelph in Canada shows that 35% of people are interested in putting their pets on a vegan diet, and 27% have already done it.

Seems like a lot, doesn’t it?

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The survey was completed by 3,670 dog and cat owners from around the globe. Of those who took part, 55% said “that certain measures would need to be met in order for them to commit to changing their pet’s diets, such as gaining veterinarian approval and ensuring their animal’s nutritional needs are met.”

One of the interesting things about the study was that, even though 27% of subjects said they’ve already started their pets on a vegan diet, only 6% of the people themselves are vegans.

The lead author of the study, Dr. Sarah Dodd, said the trend is likely to grow:

“People have been hearing about how vegan diets are linked to lowered risks of cancer and other health benefits in humans. There is also growing concern about the environmental impact of animal agriculture. So, while only a small proportion of pet-owners are currently feeding plant-based diets to their pets, it is safe to…

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