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“It is true that dogs belong to the order Carnivora, but they are actually omnivores. The canine body has the ability to transform certain amino acids, the building blocks or protein, into others, meaning that dogs can get all the amino acids they need while avoiding meat.”

“When we look at the evidence, we see that both nutritionally and taxonomically, the dog is best classified as an omnivore, an animal that consumes and derives nutrition from both animal and plant food sources. Dogs do not have a nutritional requirement for animal- based ingredients in their diets.”

“Most dogs can do quite well on a carefully designed vegan diet that meets all of their nutritional needs. As a veterinary nutritionist, I use meat-free diets quite a bit to help manage various health concerns.”

“It is my very strong beliefs that not only we can, but we should - and probably will need to in the very near future - start feeding an awful lot of alternative protein sources to our beloved pets. You can make nutritious plant-based diets that are healthy - that lead to flourishing, healthy long lives for cats and dogs”

"Dogs are omnivores, which mean they have a pretty adaptable gastrointestinal tract, and that their nutritional needs can be met through different means. It is OK for dogs to be fed a vegetarian or vegan diet - with the caveat that they are correctly balanced."