The idea of feeding cats a vegan diet is causing controversy among pet owners and veterinarians. While some claim plant-based diets can work, others warn that cats are obligate carnivores who need ...

Pet cats eat 1 billion land-based food animals annually, and vast numbers of fish. Feeding them nutritious vegan diets instead would eliminate greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 0.09 gigatons ...

More research is needed according to the BVA Vegan or vegetarian food is never suitable for cats, according to Justine Shotton, senior vice-president of the British Veterinary Association.