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“Dogs require specific nutrients, not specific feedstuffs.” – National Research Council (1985) Nutrient Requirements of Dogs, National Academy Press: Washington*. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, 2009, showed very promising results with their research on exercising sprint sled dogs fed a meat-free diet. A recent testament of veggie dog nutrition came from pioneering practitioner, Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM (a vegetarian herself ) who is considered one of the most respected veterinarians in the world serving the industry and her peers for over 47 years. She is also a hematologist and research scientist. When I personally asked Dr. Dodds, “Do you think a veggie diet is good for dogs?” She quickly responded with a resounding. “Of course!”. Important to note if you are concerned about your dog’s food sensitivities. Vegan dog nutrition is not all about choice or philosophy, your dog may have an actual sensitivity to animal by-product protein and your vet may have recommended a vegan diet to solve the problem.

As you may have heard, City of Vancouver proclaimed Monday June 10th, 2013 as the city’s first official Meatless Monday. Vancouver is the first Canadian city to do so. A presentation to The Vancouver Food Policy Council by local author and Earthsave member Eleanor Boyle outlined scientific research showing the environmental problems of large-scale meat production and consumption. It was then discussed how the city could support the international movement for more sustainable diets, and decided to recommend that Vancouver adopt the educational initiative Meatless Monday. The city of Vancouver asserts that it is dedicated to developing food systems that are sustainable and that support community well-being; and is committed to its Greenest City Action Plan encouraging citizens to make choices that will add to environmental health. From a policy perspective, the Vancouver Food Strategy and Vancouver Food Charter say they have advocated for food systems that protect global resources and contribute to planetary health.

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