Animal lovers often believe a vegan diet for their pet is a good choice, but they could not be more wrong.
Many advocates of vegetarian pet diets cite justifiable concerns about climate change, animal welfare and food sustainability.If you think telling your child Fido, Fluffy or Feathers has gone to live on a farm is a good strategy when the family pet dies, think again.
Most meat in pet food comes as a bi-product of meat production for human consumption. It is arguable that this allows a majority of the sacrificed animal to be used, reducing food waste. It is absolutely justifiable to explore the best way possible for both animals and people to live sustainably, and for animal welfare to be maximised. But it is also important for pet owners to be aware of the risks of death and disease associated with feeding vegetarian or vegan diets toNutrition is complex.
Rachel Allavena is an associate professor in the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland.
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