Dogs do very well on a vegetarian diet as long as it is well balanced. They enjoy many of the same health benefits that we as humans enjoy when we go veg. Nature's Recipe makes a vegetarian formula for dogs. I am not sure if it is vegan although I believe it is. The link below is to a page from my favorite online vegan store for animal products. Now cats are a different story. They need specific nutrients and it is difficult to switch them and imho, probably not a good idea. You REALLY need to know what you are doing.
http://www.veganstore.com/dog-and-cat-pr鈥?/a>
This link is to a veg dog site.
http://www.vegetariandogs.com/Are their any vegan dog/cat feeds brand that will provide their recommended vitamins and minerals 4 everyday?
Yahoo search or google Linda McCartney she did an article about vegetarian dogs and cats (don't know about vegan). But don't try and change your pets to a vegan or vegetarian diet without being 100% sure they've got everything they need. I've got a Jack Russell dog but she isn't vegetarian personaly I wouldn't risk it, even though I'm vegetarian myself.
Dogs and cats are NOT vegan. They need animal flesh, bones and organs to survive (cats more so than dogs). There is more to a diet than vitamins and minerals. You are free to follow vegan guidelines for yourself, but do not impose these dietary restrictions on your pets. They will become seriously malnourished and die.
Ask your veterinarian.
You must be really crazy to be projecting your human preferences onto an animal. Cats and dogs are carnivores and they need meat to survive. That's how God made them and this is very important to maintaining the food chain and the balance of nature. If you have a cat or dog, I feel sorry for it....
Dogs can survive - but not terribly well - on a vegetarian diet but not a vegan one. Cats are obligate carnivores - they *must* eat meat.
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