A new study finds plant-based dog food is healthier for the planet, and just as nutritious for dogs as meat-based diets. Here’s what the research says.
  • ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social
    91·
    9 days ago

    You’re correct. Cats are obligate carnivores. It’s literally abuse to not feed them meat, so they don’t really jive with a vegan lifestyle regardless of your views on animal companionship.

        • Sunshine (she/her)@piefed.socialOPEnglish
          13·
          9 days ago

          I was not discussing the philosophy of cats.

          You literally just said " they don’t really jive with a vegan lifestyle" They can’t chose it for themselves.

          They require meat as a part of their biology.

          That’s not necessarily true, they just need the nutrients. Research in the last 4 years contradicts that claim.

          • ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social
            21·
            9 days ago

            I think there may be a language barrier here. Stating cats don’t “jive with a vegan lifestyle” is referring to the lifestyle of the individual with the cat, not the opinions cat themselves. A few studies in a controlled environment were they kept cats alive is not the same as what’s best for the cats. There are definitely ethical concerns with attempting that at home.