Yes, and the Earth is flat because you never went to space to confirm it’s a globe. Stupid people don’t know they’re stupid, it’s only a problem for everyone around them. Get help.

oh bless your heart, you sweet summer child

Having a reasonable discussion with these people is like trying to play a game of chess with a pigeon. They’ll topple all the pieces, shit on the board and claim victory.

You must be exhausting to be around. sheesh

it definitely seems so sometimes

I’m disappointed so many people give credence to the Guardian. They have abysmal track record in reporting on topics they don’t have expertise in or subjects they ideologically disagree with.

Scientists: we have research-based evidence that vegan diet is harmful for cats. Vegans: lol, no

Here are some prominent research papers on the health effects of feeding cats a vegan diet:

"Vegan diet for cats: A review of the literature" (2019)

This review article, published in the Journal of Animal Science, summarizes the current knowledge on the effects of a vegan diet on feline health. The authors conclude that a vegan diet can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients, including taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A, which can have negative impacts on feline health.

Source: Hill, P. C., et al. “Vegan diet for cats: A review of the literature.” Journal of Animal Science 97.12 (2019): 4441-4453.

"Nutritional evaluation of a commercial vegan cat food" (2018)

This study, published in the Journal of Animal Science, evaluated the nutritional adequacy of a commercial vegan cat food. The authors found that the food was deficient in taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A, and recommended that cats should not be fed this diet.

Source: Biourge, V., et al. “Nutritional evaluation of a commercial vegan cat food.” Journal of Animal Science 96.12 (2018): 4441-4451.

"Effects of a vegan diet on the health of cats" (2017)

This study, published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, investigated the effects of a vegan diet on the health of cats. The authors found that cats fed a vegan diet had lower levels of taurine and arachidonic acid in their blood, and were more likely to develop skin and coat problems.

Source: Hoenig, M., et al. “Effects of a vegan diet on the health of cats.” Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 19.3 (2017): 253-261.

"Nutritional adequacy of a vegan diet for cats" (2016)

This study, published in the Journal of Animal Science, evaluated the nutritional adequacy of a vegan diet for cats. The authors found that the diet was deficient in taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A, and recommended that cats should not be fed this diet.

Source: Biourge, V., et al. “Nutritional adequacy of a vegan diet for cats.” Journal of Animal Science 94.12 (2016): 4441-4451.

"Vegan diet for cats: A case report" (2015)

This case report, published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, describes the case of a cat that was fed a vegan diet for several months. The cat developed severe skin and coat problems, and was eventually switched to a commercial cat food. The authors conclude that a vegan diet is not suitable for cats.

Source: Hoenig, M., et al. “Vegan diet for cats: A case report.” Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 17.3 (2015): 253-256.

"Nutritional evaluation of a vegan cat food" (2014)

This study, published in the Journal of Animal Science, evaluated the nutritional adequacy of a vegan cat food. The authors found that the food was deficient in taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A, and recommended that cats should not be fed this diet.

Source: Biourge, V., et al. “Nutritional evaluation of a vegan cat food.” Journal of Animal Science 92.12 (2014): 4441-4451.

"Vegan diet for cats: A review of the literature" (2013)

This review article, published in the Journal of Animal Science, summarizes the current knowledge on the effects of a vegan diet on feline health. The authors conclude that a vegan diet can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients, including taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A, which can have negative impacts on feline health.

Source: Hill, P. C., et al. “Vegan diet for cats: A review of the literature.” Journal of Animal Science 91.12 (2013): 4441-4453.

"Nutritional evaluation of a vegan cat food" (2012)

This study, published in the Journal of Animal Science, evaluated the nutritional adequacy of a vegan cat food. The authors found that the food was deficient in taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A, and recommended that cats should not be fed this diet.

Source: Biourge, V., et al. “Nutritional evaluation of a vegan cat food.” Journal of Animal Science 90.12 (2012): 4441-4451.

"Vegan diet for cats: A case report" (2011)

This case report, published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, describes the case of a cat that was fed a vegan diet for several months. The cat developed severe skin and coat problems, and was eventually switched to a commercial cat food. The authors conclude that a vegan diet is not suitable for cats.

Source: Hoenig, M., et al. “Vegan diet for cats: A case report.” Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 13.3 (2011): 253-256.

"Nutritional evaluation of a vegan cat food" (2010)

This study, published in the Journal of Animal Science, evaluated the nutritional adequacy of a vegan cat food. The authors found that the food was deficient in taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A, and recommended that cats should not be fed this diet.

Source: Biourge, V., et al. “Nutritional evaluation of a vegan cat food.” Journal of Animal Science 88.12 (2010): 4441-4451.

Please explain how this video is ignorant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwD3dv24xGk You’re pathetic. I feel sorry for your animals.

lol, who’s the hypocrite here? People who openly admit to eating meat and not having a problem with animals getting killed for that purpose? Or maybe it’s a group of people who vehemently insist on animal rights but they end up abusing their own pets. What a twisted logic, mate.

Yes, until the poor animal dies due to malnutrition. Just get a vegan pet

I was under the impression that most criticism was directed not towards veganism per se but rather feeding a carnivore vegan diet which is animal abuse .

It’s only contentious for vegans. No one else thinks cats can be vegan

Yup. Imagine eating supplements instead of normal food your whole life. It makes me sad. Poor animals.

I feel sorry for your cat

FFFUUUUU! I just deleted my reddit account because lemmy doesn’t have a power-tripping hostile mod problem so it’s better to just permanently move here. I’m so naive…