FAQ

When you switch to a plant-based food, you'll notice the following changes in your dog:

- Hair becomes shiny and very soft

Bad breath and body odor are reduced, and the smell of excrement is also improved dramatically.

・Relief of symptoms of digestive and skin disorders caused by allergies and food intolerance to animal proteins

・Improves eye discharge and drool

Improved physical condition and increased appetite

- Promotes mental calm, making it easier to improve problems such as anxiety and aggression

These are just some examples of the changes reported by pet owners and veterinarians who have actually switched foods.

The type and degree of change varies depending on each individual's symptoms and constitution, but many people who have switched have noticed positive changes.

Nutritional balance is also important when it comes to plant-based foods: dogs need plant-based proteins with an optimal amino acid profile, as well as essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.

Vegan foods include peas, chickpeas, lentils, quinoa and seeds (such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and chia seeds). These protein sources provide your dog with the amino acids they need to build muscle and prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Many vegan foods also contain flaxseed and algae, which provide your dog with the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 that help give their coat a shiny coat, while other important nutrients include vitamin B12, taurine and carnitine.

VEGDOG's dry food Green Crunch, sold on our SHOP page, is a complete nutritional food that meets the European nutritional standard FEDIAF, and is a vegan dog food created in collaboration with veterinarians with the utmost consideration for dogs' health.

Liviveens' fresh food also has carefully calculated nutritional values, so even though it is homemade, we provide fresh meals that are nutritionally balanced.

A nutritionally balanced food can optimally meet your dog's nutritional needs without using meat.

Dogs are omnivorous, not carnivorous, and have acquired many genes that allow them to digest and absorb plant-based foods while living with humans for tens of thousands of years. They can obtain all the nutrients they need, including essential amino acids, from plants. What's important is not where they get their nutrients from, but maintaining a balanced diet. A major advantage of plant-based food is that it avoids the toxins that are bioaccumulated from animals and are contained in animal foods.

Protein can be obtained from beans, seeds, and nuts. These foods contain not only protein, but also good fats, vitamins, and minerals in a balanced way, which promotes efficient nutrient absorption.

In addition, plant-based proteins and lipids help suppress inflammation in the body, which is expected to reduce the incidence of chronic diseases.

The amino acid balance can also be met by combining various types of foods, so nutritionally balanced plant-based food helps promote your dog's long-term health.

Tofu is a common food, but it contains all the essential amino acids, has an amino acid score similar to meat, and is easy to digest, making it one of the best foods for dogs. (Its methionine content is a little low, so balance it with grains such as quinoa.)

(Caution) The reason why soybean allergies are common is because there are many genetically modified soybeans that use pesticides. Even if you are not allergic to dogs (or people), it is wise to avoid products made with genetically modified soybeans.

動物性たんぱく質にアレルギーがないわんちゃんにも植物由来のごはんはおすすめです。近年の大規模な研究でも植物由来のごはんを与えられているわんちゃんの方が健康であることが示されています。

その理由として、肉ベースのごはんに多い以下の特徴が挙げられます。

・人間用には使用されない副産物が多い（内臓系や病気で屠殺された動物の肉など）

・工場生産型が主流の現代では、動物の成長を不自然に促す遺伝子組み換えがされていることが多く、更に成長ホルモン剤や、病気になりやすいため与えられている抗生物質、飼料には農薬が使用された遺伝子組み換えの穀物など、体内に入れば毒素として体が反応するものが多く使用されているのが現状です。人間やペットが食べる動物はそれらが蓄積されたものになるため、からだに大きな負担となり、病気に繋がる一つの要因となります。

植物由来のごはんには、毒素が少なく、健康を促進してくれるものが多く含まれます。

・抗酸化作用（ファイトケミカル）

・多様なビタミン・ミネラル・食物繊維

・抗ガン作用・抗炎症作用

毒素が少ないと肝臓や腎臓への負担が減り、腸内環境の悪化も防ぐことができます。腸内細菌の餌となる食物繊維も豊富なため、腸内環境を整え、効率的な栄養吸収にも繋がりやすくなります。

犬の免疫機能の７０％が腸内にあり、腸内環境が整うと精神の安定にもつながることが分かっています。

この他にも寿命を延ばすことを示した研究があったり、愛犬の健康促進を重要視する飼い主様には、今は健康でアレルギーがなくても、植物性フードへの切り替えは一つの選択肢として検討する価値があるものと考えます。