companion animals

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.

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Monday, 10 October 2016 08:21

Homeopathic Remedies for Dogs + Other Companions

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Taking care of Evie, my companion dog, is a huge priority in my life. She's about 7 years old now and I do everything I can to make sure that she's as happy and healthy as possible every day. Overall, her health is fantastic. She's thriving on the plant-based diet and has had very few health issues in her life. However, she's getting up there in age and every once in a while a few challenges pop up. Evie has some skin sensitivities and digestive distress off an on, and I worry about the long-term effects of giving her flea medications. That's why I was thrilled to try out a homeopathic detox from HomeoAnimal.

Monday, 21 May 2012 00:02

Vegan Dog Interview in Natural Dog Magazine

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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:

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 11:09

Vegan dog food & treats

Food:

Ami (contains corn)
Avoderm (contains soy, vitamin A and D may originate from an animal source)
Benevo
BiOpet (entirely vegan, organic, contains wheat, Australian)
Dr. Harveys Veg-To-Bowl (pre-mix)
Evanger's
Evolution (entirely vegan)
Humane Choice (not entirely vegan because of micronutrients)
Lively Doggie Food (contains corn, wheat, & soy)
Monzies (organic, raw) & Sojos Dog Food Mix
Natural Balance
Natural Life (contains corn, wheat, & soy)
Nature's Recipe (contains soy, may have animal derived vitamin sources)
Pet Guard
Purina HA (*not sure if it's vegan, but it seems like it)
Tykies (entirely vegan & raw)
V-Dog (entirely vegan, contains corn, wheat, & soy)
Vegan Pet (Australia)
Wenaewe
Wysong (may not be vegan, because claimed to have animal derived vitamin D3)
Yarrah (Organic, contains corn, wheat, & soy)

More...

Wednesday, 04 April 2012 16:11

Dogs in the News: Top Articles on Keeping Them Healthy & Happy

Top Ten Cities in the U.S. to Take Your Dog on Vacation

Pets and your health: the good and the bad - "House pets can affect your psychological and physical health in many ways."

Wednesday, 04 April 2012 09:11

Another Overdue Update on Evie

I am so sorry that I haven't been posting on a regular basis. My life has become busier than anticipated, but this blog is always on my mind. For those of you who are still with me, thank you for your support and continued interest.

Evie is doing great. She's over a year old now and is incredibly healthy. I often forget that she is vegan, since it's so easy.

Thursday, 15 December 2011 15:42

Eco-Friendly Dog Games by Nina Ottosson

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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.

Thursday, 15 September 2011 15:52

Featured in High Desert Dog Magazine!

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A few months ago I was approached by High Desert Dog magazine, who asked if I would write an article about raising a vegan dog. I received the published issue in the mail today and am so honored to be in a section entitled "Humanely Healthy Diets", which also features articles by PETA, James Peden of VegeDog, and vet Dr. Armaiti May, who have all influenced and guided my journey with Evie. The feature on the plant-based diet for dogs is a wonderful summary of how healthy and easy it is, dispelling many myths on the subject. Check it out!