05-09-2015, 05:05 PM
(05-09-2015, 04:53 PM)Gemini Wolf Wrote: Do fake meats really substitute for the real thing? Protein and B vitamins and all?
They're convenient when transitioning, but whole foods (rice, beans, potatoes, veggies, etc.) are healthier. But yes, a well-rounded vegan diet absolutely does supply all the needed nutrients, even for dogs and cats. Humans need to supplement B12, only because we wash our veggies and no longer eat dirt, and dogs and cats need to supplement taurine, only because taurine is destroyed when food is cooked. (Even meat-based dog and cat foods have taurine added.)