Following any kind of philosophy requires some level of autonomy and ability to recognize one's right to self-determination, which I don't think translates well to pets. Does imposing one's own philosophy-based diet on another autonomous, but controlled organism imply some kind of cruelty? We also apparently neuter pets "for their safety". The whole idea of pets is inconsistent with veganism anyways, so I am unsurprised that there is more dissonance in the conversation.
This article does not deliver at all on its purported topic. It is an interview with a veterinarian who, in response to one question, says vaguely:
"Related studies in this field—including recent, large-scale studies, have shown that health and behavioural outcomes are as good or better when nutritionally sound vegan diets are used. To safeguard health, it is important that pet guardians feed only commercial diets labeled as nutritionally complete, produced by reputable companies with good standards."
The article mostly argues that we should want dogs and cats to have vegan diets for environmental reasons, and suggests people should risk their pets' health for the sake of the environment.
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The article mostly argues that we should want dogs and cats to have vegan diets for environmental reasons, and suggests people should risk their pets' health for the sake of the environment.