Vegan cats: is it wrong? There has been a buzz in the media about the controversy behind feeding your naturally carnivorous pets a purely animal-product-free diet.
Vegan is the next step up from vegetarianism, meaning no fish, eggs or dairy can be included in a diet. Most people argue that it’s detrimental to an animal that feeds solely on meat in the wild, like a cat, to be fed these ‘humane’ diet, and that it is in fact cruelty toward the domesticated creature.
A few sites with differing opinions include VeganCats.com (a vegan site that is pro-meat for felines), EssentialVegetarian.com ("cats must not be fed vegetarian or vegan diet") and the op-ed columnists that started the debate thanks to the article, ‘Cat Got Your Fish?’ in the New York Times.
Vegan Cats
Is It Wrong To Feed Your Pets A Diet Free of Animal Products?
Trend Themes
1. Vegan Pet Products - The trend of pet owners seeking animal-free pet food creates an opportunity for companies to create vegan pet products.
2. Ethical Pet Ownership - Pet owners are increasingly conscious of the impact their choices have on their pets and the environment creating an opportunity for businesses who provide ethical pet ownership solutions.
3. Alternative Protein Pet Food - As pet food manufacturers look for new sources of protein and ditch traditional meat proteins, alternate protein pet food products will see a surge in demand.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Food Industry - The pet food industry must cater to the growing demand for vegan and ethical pet food.
2. Technology Industry - The rise of vegan and ethical pet food products will create an opportunity for technology companies to develop innovative solutions to produce alternative protein pet food.
3. Sustainability Industry - Sustainability-focused companies can explore vegan pet food products as a way to promote ethical and sustainable pet ownership.