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Homemade DIY dog toys!

Homemade DIY dog toys!

After a recent clear-out of the house, we’ve got some unwanted clothing…  a good method is to organise into three piles: A: Clothes to be fixed/reused B: Clothes that can be donated to charity/sold/given to friends C: Old clothes that are really only good as […]

Doggy Vegan treats: Peanut Butter Bones

Doggy Vegan treats: Peanut Butter Bones

These are an easy-to-make healthy treat that your dog will just adore! These are great to shove in your pocket to use as treats on a walk, or rewards for tricks and good behaviour! I use this fantastic little cookie cutter set, they are really […]

Vegan pets

Vegan pets

Today, I am touching on the subject of raising a pet cat or dog as vegan. It is a subject that harbours split opinions even within vegan communities! I think for starters, it is important to distinguish fact from fiction. And general opinion from truth. […]

Vegetarian Cats and Dogs

Vegetarian Cats and Dogs

If you have been feeding your companion animals commercial pet foods, you may be jeopardizing their health. Source: Vegetarian Cats and Dogs | Companion Animals | Living | PETA

Can vegans own pets? | Salad in a Steakhouse

Can vegans own pets? | Salad in a Steakhouse

Really interesting post, and highly relevant to anybody following a vegan diet for ethical reasons. Source: Can vegans own pets? | Salad in a Steakhouse

The ethics of veggie cats and dogs | Environment | The Guardian

The ethics of veggie cats and dogs | Environment | The Guardian

As National Vegetarian Week gets underway, is it reasonable to expect our pets to forego meat too? Source: The ethics of veggie cats and dogs | Environment | The Guardian

Vegan animal diets: facts and myths

Vegan animal diets: facts and myths

Thousands of vegans have companion animals, or care for rescued cats or dogs. What a vegan should feed them, however, remains a contentious point of debate. Andrew Knight, European veterinary specialist in animal welfare science, ethics and law, and a Fellow of the Oxford Centre […]

Ethical Cat and Dog Food

Ethical Cat and Dog Food

An enlightening article detailing some of the best known pet food brands.

Is Your Pet’s Food Tested on Animals? | One Green Planet

Is Your Pet’s Food Tested on Animals? | One Green Planet

Animals in testing facilities face horrific treatment. Is your dog’s pet food contributing to this torture?