12/06/2026
Most people are surprised to learn that dogs can thrive on a properly formulated plant-based diet.
Yet the question isn't whether it's possible. The question is whether the diet provides all the nutrients a dog needs to live a healthy life.
As veterinarians, our responsibility is to follow the evidence, monitor outcomes, and do what's best for our patients. We need to ensure that a well-planned plant-based diet meets all the nutritional requirements.
If dogs can thrive without harming chickens, cows, pigs, fishes, or other animals, what does that mean for the future of companion animal nutrition?
Dr. Saurabh Singh
Veterinarian & Preventive Medicine Specialist