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What about a vegan diet?

After quitting meat for ethical, health or environmental reasons, some pet owners want their pets to join them in a plant-only diet.

But is it safe to make our carnivorous felines and omnivorous pups give up meat or animal protein altogether? The short answer is, it's a gray area: It's a possibility for some pets, but not all of them. And it's never recommended to switch your pet to a plant-based diet on your own. Plant-based diets are newer to market and the science is still developing. To…

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