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Associations between feeding dogs a vegan diet and owner perceptions of their health are likely to be minimal, according to a new study by the University of Liverpool. The work is published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Scientists at the University reinvestigated data that had been used to claim that a nutritionally-sound vegan diet is "the heathiest and least hazardous dietary choice for dogs." The findings from this new analysis do not support those earlier claims, with associations between owner perceptions of dog health and feeding a vegan diet instead being minimal.
The previous research, published in April 2022, utilized an online survey of dog owners to gather information about them, their dogs and the type of food they fed to them. Owners were also asked to recall details of their dogs' veterinary care (e.g. number of veterinary visits, use of medication, etc.) and to give an overall opinion about their dogs' health. The results of this original study implied that dogs fed either a raw meat or vegan diet appeared to fare better than those fed a conventional diet.
However, the new analysis by researchers at the University of Liverpool offers further insights.
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Scientists at the University reinvestigated data that had been used to claim that a nutritionally-sound vegan diet is "the heathiest and least hazardous dietary choice for dogs." The findings from this new analysis do not support those earlier claims, with associations between owner perceptions of dog health and feeding a vegan diet instead being minimal.
The previous research, published in April 2022, utilized an online survey of dog owners to gather information about them, their dogs and the type of food they fed to them. Owners were also asked to recall details of their dogs' veterinary care (e.g. number of veterinary visits, use of medication, etc.) and to give an overall opinion about their dogs' health. The results of this original study implied that dogs fed either a raw meat or vegan diet appeared to fare better than those fed a conventional diet.
However, the new analysis by researchers at the University of Liverpool offers further insights.
New research addresses alleged benefits of a vegan diet for dogs
Associations between feeding dogs a vegan diet and owner perceptions of their health are likely to be minimal, according to a new study by the University of Liverpool. The work is published in the journal PLOS ONE.
