Ethical lifestyle
So Spring is well and truly here, with summer hot on its heels. Everyone is out and about enjoying our local parks, lakes and creeks. For a lot of people, taking their children out for the afternoon to ‘feed the ducks’ is pretty standard. Recently […]
Its so easy to buy cruelty free products for your baby, so why wouldn’t you? Many of them are organic, avoid harsh chemicals and use natural fragrances. Making them perfect for newborn sensitive skin. Gaia Natural Baby – Hair & Body Wash I love Gaia. […]
In Australia and New Zealand we use over six million animals a year in research and teaching. Many of these animals are subjected to pain and stress during both the experimental procedure, and as a result of the environment in which they are kept in. […]
I’ve been desperate to try the Earthly Pleasures Cafe for a while since having recommendations from a few friends and reading some great reviews. This Sunday, we finally managed to visit… and what a delight it was! We entered via the back garden, after […]
I’m generally a red wine drinker, but sometimes I get a hankering for a fruity white. This Sauvignon Blanc from Angove certainly hits the spot. It is light and refreshing, and full of fruity flavours. It is extremely drinkable by itself, or could be enjoyed […]
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. […]
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
Really interesting post, and highly relevant to anybody following a vegan diet for ethical reasons. Source: Can vegans own pets? | Salad in a Steakhouse
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
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 […]
