Overweight or obese dogs lost weight, while the remainder maintained normal weight. In some cases, previous deficiencies following a meat-based diet either improved or disappeared
The longest, most comprehensive peer-reviewed study so far has demonstrated that dogs fed nutritionally-sound vegan diets maintain health outcomes as well as dogs fed meat. The study, published in leading scientific journal PLOS ONE , comprehensively assessed the health of 15 dogs by analysing blood cells and biochemistry, blood nutrient levels, urine, veterinary clinical parameters, and monthly pet owner questionnaires.
In a few cases, previous deficiencies following a meat-based diet either improved or disappeared, including L-taurine and L-carnitine , vitamin D , and folate . Stated lead researcher, veterinarian Dr Annika Linde from the Western University of Health Sciences near Los Angeles says, "Evolutionary adaptations have resulted in a digestive system that enables dogs to maintain health on nutritionally complete omnivorous diets, including those free of animal ingredients. Our study offers new evidence on outcomes in clinically healthy dogs who thrive without consumption of animal-derived ingredients.
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