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It is very straightforward to keep a dog healthy on an animal free diet as they require no special supplementation if fed a well-balanced vegan diet. There are several complete vegan dog foods on the market, the most readily available is Happidog, but be aware that some varieties contain Vitamin D3.

Dog Food

We have been informed that the following foods are suitable for vegan dogs, but as none of these products are registered with The Vegan Society the manufacturer may alter the ingredients without informing us, so please do check before purchase.

• Denes

  produce three types of biscuit that are animal-free: wholegrain, low calorie and fresh breath biscuits. Available from vets, pet stores and wholefood shops. www.denes.com 01273 325364

• Green Ark Animal Nutrition

  make a vegan cereal mix for dogs. www.greenark.mcmail.com 01282 606810

• Vegedog

  - supplement which, when added to recommended home-made recipes, provides a complete meal for dogs. Harbingers of a New Age, 717 E Missoula Avenue, Troy, MT 59935. USA. Tel(406) 295 4944. Fax (406) 295 7603.

• Veggiepet

  Complete Vegetarian Dog and Puppy foods are complete, dried, vegan foods. Veggiepet, The Oaks, Clacton Road, Weeley Heath, Essex CO16 9EF. Tel 01255 830004.

• Yarrah Organic

  make vegetarian dog biscuits, chewing bones, multi dog biscuits, vegie ears and duo vegetarian snacks - all suitable for vegan dogs. Available from pet shops and wholefood stores. www.yarrah.com. Viva! sell Yarrah's chewing bones and their duo vegetarian snacks. www.viva.org.uk

Supplements

• The Missing Link

  - Vegetarian (vegan) formulation for cats & dogs. Available from RIS Products Ltd