Solo Vegetal- Vegetable based diet for dogs

The following information from ourselves and Vetruus is to provide you with an overview of Solo Vegetal a unique vegan dog food. It is a complete vegetable based food that can be given to dogs in conjunction with meat based diets or given on its own as part of a vegetarian / vegan diet. It is also very useful when meat needs to be avoided, for example if your vets suspects your dog has a food sensitivity or intolerance.

It contains a unique blend of ingredients, including: Spinach, Apple, Tomato, Carrot, Chicory, Alfalfa, Hulled oats, Evening Primrose and more. All these combine to offer your dog a complete food with all the necessary protein, vitamins, minerals and nutrients they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Absolutely! While it is true that dogs belong to the order Carnivora, they are actually omnivores; this means they can get all the energy, nutrition and protein they need from a plant based diet.

Cats are nature's classic carnivores, and although the vegetarian lifestyle is alright for your human family members, serving vegetarian or vegan cat food is not a good choice for your feline friend, whilst some vegan cat diets are being developed there is not yet enough evidence to support their use.

Considered "obligate carnivores," cats are genetically "obligated" to hunt other animals for their nutrition. Human vegans and vegetarians can balance a diet of veggies and live healthily, but this isn't always the case with cats. Talk to one of our vets about your cat's specific needs (Hills, 2019).

Some dogs may be sensitive to an ingredient in their food and skin problems can be a common symptom of this. Studies show meat, dairy, egg and soya can cause food sensitivities and these are common ingredients in some diets, but are completely absent from Solo Vegetal.

Some dogs are unable to break down certain components in food, typically protein sources from meat. This can lead to poor gut health resulting in symptoms such as diarrhoea and flatulence.

How Can You Help Your Dog If They Have A Food Sensitivity Or Food Intolerance?

If your vet suspects a food sensitivity or intolerance, it is important to try and find out what ingredient or ingredients are causing the problem so they can be removed from the diet. Your vet may advise that your dog is put on an elimination food trial as this is the only way to identify what is causing the problem.

Absolutely! Solo Vegetal can be fed either on its own, or in conjunction with other meat based foods to increase vegetable and fibre in the diet. As well as making up a complete diet, Solo Vegetal’s ingredients also have a number of health benefits for the body, in particular the skin and gut.

An elimination food trial means your dog is to be fed a new diet which does not include ANY food they have previously come into contact with. This way, your vet will be able to determine if your dog has a food sensitivity or a food intolerance and find out what ingredient(s) your dog should avoid in future.

Solo Vegetal has been specially formulated to fulfil your dog’s nutritional requirements, with the right balance of proteins, vitamins, minerals, whole grains, fatty acids/oils, carbohydrates and fat.

Always leave a bowl of fresh clean water available for your dog. Feeding amounts will vary so feel free to pop in and chat to one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses about feeding amounts.