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Stopping the use of Kangaroo leather

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Welcome to Vecado, home to plant-based foods for cats and dogs.

Being loving and caring for your dog or cat while also being compassionate to other animals is not an easy task.

 

Our goal is help you live your values by providing knowledge and support, while nurturing your furry friends with the best plant-based foods on the planet.

Dogs on plant-based diets are healthy and energetic

vegan dogs 101: can dogs really be vegan?

Dogs are Omnivores  Dogs have been living alongside humans for over 30,000 years. Thus, it is not surprising that genetic evidence supports their adaptation to a more human-like, starch-rich diet. In comparison to their wolf ancestors, dogs have significantly increased gene expression for pancreatic amylase, maltose to glucose conversion, and intestinal glucose uptake. This means that dogs are very susceptible to plant-based diets.

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vegan cats 101: huh? cats can be vegan too?

Nutrients over Ingredients
Cats — and indeed all species — require specific nutrients, rather than specific ingredients. There is no reason why diets comprised entirely of plants, minerals, and synthetically-based ingredients (i.e., vegan diets) cannot meet the necessary palatability, bioavailability, and nutritional requirements of cats.

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plant-based ingredients

QUALITY PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS

Sunflower seeds – contain Vitamin E, which prevents or remedies dryness of skin; anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and heart-healthy

Pea protein & whole dried peas – excellent source of protein, fibre, and many essential vitamins and minerals; provides most of the essential amino acids required by Dogs and Cats; contains insoluble fibre, soluble fibre, and resistant starch, which provides benefits for the digestive system

Oats – contain protein, iron, manganese, zinc, and B vitamins (pantothenic acid, B5, and folate, B9)