Switching Cats and Dogs to Vegan Diets Could Free Up Larger Land Areas Than Mexico & Germany Combined

A study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that switching cats and dogs to vegan diets could have significant environmental benefits. Feeding all pets vegan food could save almost seven billion land-based livestock animals annually, as well as reduce water use, greenhouse gas emissions, and pollutants. Dogs on vegan diets could save an area of land larger than Mexico, while cats could save an area larger than Germany.

Research also indicates that cats can have better health outcomes on a vegan diet, despite being carnivores. Dogs, as omnivores, can easily eat plant-based food. The study highlights the importance of feeding pets nutritionally complete vegan food from reputable companies to ensure their health. Additionally, adopting a plant-based diet for humans could have even larger environmental benefits, with enough food saved to feed every nation on Earth.