Companion Animals
Companion animals (aka pets) bring great joy to our lives, and they too can benefit from an eco-vegan makeup to reduce their carbon footprints. For instance, dogs can safely and effectively eat a vegan diet (yep, there's research to back this up). The following posts offer up advice, resources and product recommendations from Whitney and companion animal experts like vets and specialists.
Vegan Dog Interview in Natural Dog Magazine
In May 2010 I was interviewed for Natural Dog Magazine about raising a vegan dog. I finally received a copy of it to share with you! Here is an expert - read the article for more, including advice from my amazing friend and vet Dr. Armaiti May:
Eco-Friendly Dog Games by Nina Ottosson
Dogs love to play games inside and out, but this is usually limited to fetching balls or frisbees, squeaking toys, and tugging ropes. Like humans, dogs like to be mentally stimulated, but they rarely get the chance with typical games and toys.
Raw vegan dogs
I know a few people who feed their dogs raw vegan food, and they rave about the health benefits.
Fellow vegan dog blogs
I found out that two of the great vegan peeps I follow on Twitter have vegan dog blogs too!
- @urban_housewife's is all about her corn-eating Chihuahua! Check it out here!
Organic Vegan Dog Treats!
While Googling "vegan jack russell" I came across an exciting site. Not only do they make Organic Vegan Dog Treats, but they're from my old stomping ground, aka Boston!