What are the current options for feeding Cats Dogs Puppies and Kittens Vegan petfood ? December 2017
2 Options possible...1. Make cook your own. or...2. Buy Commercial Ready made Kibble/Wet Tinned. Vegan petfood.
Option 1: MAKE YOU OWN HOME MADE with Supplements is the Cheapest option. ADDING SUPPLEMENTS AS STANDARD like Vegedog, Vegepup, Vegecat,, Vegekit/
Option 2: Buying Commercial Ready Made kibble mostly or some Wet Tinned petfoods is also possible as follows...
4 Main Manufacturers....AMI (Italy) BENEVO (Britain) EVOLUTION (USA) V-DOG (USA) KIBBLES/Wet Tinned ready made commercial petfood...NO SUPPLEMENTS needed other than occasional Dental cleaning Plaque off and / or Dorwest Seaweeds.
Adult Cats and Dogs well catered for. Puppies also.
V-Dog only produce adult DOG food.
AMI produce CAT and DOG and PUPPY food.
BENEVO produce CAT and DOG and PUPPY food.
EVOLUTION do CAT and DOG and PUPPY and KITTEN food
The supplements for home made foods are:
Vegdog Vegecat, Vegepup, Vegekit for the 4 types of Dog Cat Pup and Kitten. Plus 1 extra for special cat urine issues called Vegecat phi.
only 1 manufacturer however does specific for KITTENS kibble/wetfood...EVOLUTION of the USA and awaiting answer of where to obtain this in Europe 15th December 2017. Very unhelpful responses from British Veggiepets distributor seller of the uk received since weeks to date on this subject not stated on their website clearly. Different conflicting views given saying YES to feeding Benevo for Adult Cats to Kittens in 1 email and another email only days later from a different person saying NO.
No PRODUCTS Listing available either on the websites of standard petfood suppliers. Makes it very difficult to find things and assess content...one has to find the MANUFACTURER websites for more details evidence by googling as the links are not provided on the sales websites of distributors of petfoods generally.
Here are MY worked simple table listed links of where to see details of the Vegan Petfood manufacturers and details of their products.
Done and put on links on this new webpage of my new 10 week old rescue kitten who has not got any adequate vegan food since several days now...total unhelpulness of veggiepets UK supplier refusal to answer simple questions after weeks ago stating their adult cat food was suitable for kittens...then saying AMi was..and now not replying at all to my view that Ami is not suitable as Ami does not claim that...
Vecado distributor seller of Canada confirmed to me today 14th Dec 2017 that Amiis NOT suitable for kittens. TOO LITTLE TOO LATE is my reply to this...no PRODUCT LISTS available on any of these websites to see easily what the product lists are or what types of animals.
I have done this...only 4 lines needed...as only 4 main producers of vegan petfoods. .Ami, Evolution, V-Dog and Benevo.
1. Excel small table of the major manufacturers of kibble and tinned petfoods. Supplements for home made foods. Supplements for dental and general coats care.
2. Word document of the nutritional content details of the major vegan kibbles and wet tinned food.
The situation I have now is...I have a 10 week old kitten..and no suitable vegan kitten food for her. I received repeated conflicting advice from Veggiepets UK ...who did not reply even today to my urgent email done asking them to clarify...and just wanted to sell me AMI adult cat food that is unsuitable for kittens. Ami does not say this is suitable or kittens on the AMI website.I had been in contact with veggiepets for some weeks regarding this arrival of a kitten i add.
Vecado of Canada did alert me last night to the unsuitability of Ami for a kitten. Only Evolution Max Life is suitable for kittens unless one does home made kitten food adding supplements. I do not know of a book on kitten or cat home made vegan food however. There is no mention of this kitten missing nutrition or any links to home made vegan food for kittens dogs or cats on any of the websites selling vegan petfoods to date. They sell supplments for home made..but do not say where the details of how to make home made are.
So ? the kitten is not eating correctly and as one email from veggiepets stated may develop serious health problems.
What I summarised on this small table...the 4 main Vegan petfood suppliers...with links to the manufacturers...and a copy past of the nutrient contents of all the major current vegan petfoods out there...is to be helpful to others here who have like me to spend days and days of time trawling badly written incomplete ambiguous or waffle websites unable to find KITTEN VEGAN FOOD by searches on the websites that have NO statements currently saying...NO KITTEN VEGAN PETFOOD AVAILABLE FROM US. I could not find suppliers on the links of Evolution either that had evolution petfood. I have sent many emails to those links and manufacturers asking for information about where the suppliers are currently or which are no longer valid.
Dr Andrew Knights website links to suppliers and manufacturers is valid and useful I found. His website is
Here is the link...to the only DOG AND CAT AND PUPPY AND KITTEN VEGAN PETFOOD of EVOLUTION.
Ultradigeribile, nutritious and healthy
Amì Cat is based on exclusive vegetable proteins and gives the cat more vitality and health.
Its natural formula is ipoallegenica in almost all cases, and helps to solve typical problems of poor nutrition: heavy or slow digestion, appetite and fatigue.
The ingredients are 100% vegetable raw materials, without artificial dyes and preservatives, a traditional balanced and balanced formula.
Composition
Corn, Corn gluten, corn oil, rice, pea protein, pea fiber, Brewer's yeast, dicalcium phosphate, linseed, hydrolysed vegetable protein, potato protein, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, rapeseed oil.
Analytical components:
Humidity 8.00%, crude protein33.00%, crude oils and fats 14.00%, crude fiber 3.50%, crude ash 5.90%, magnesium 0.09%, omega 3 fatty acids 0.8% omega 6 fatty acids, 6.5%.
Additives - Nutritional additives:
vitamin A 27,500 IU/kg, vitamin D3 1,600 IU/kg, vitamin E 270 mg/kg, copper sulphate pentahydrate (copper)10 mg/kg, iron carbonate(iron) 186 mg/kg, calcium iodate, anhydrous (iodine) 4 mg/kg, sodium selenite (selenium) 10 mg/kg, zinc oxide (zinc)100 mg/kg, manganous oxide (manganese) 12 mg/kg,taurine 1,500 mg/kg,L-carnitine 300 mg/kg.
Confezioni:
300 g (10.5 oz), 1,5 kg (3.3 lbs) , 7,5 kg (16.5 lbs)
- £34.99 for 7.5kg from veggiepets uk
- Ex Tax: £29.16
- A number of our customers have raised their cats on Ami since the start, and we often hear great feedback on how they have done at Vet visits. Others have introduced the food to older cats, who can often be set in their ways, but have found they will accept it too.
- Ami Vegan Cat Food is not tested on animals, and free from all animal based ingredients.
What's it made from?
- Composition:
Corn Gluten, Corn, Corn Oil, Rice Protein, Whole Peas, Pea fibre, Brewer's Yeast, Bicalcium Phosphate, Linseed, hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Potato Protein, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Rapeseed Oil.
Analytical Constituents:
Protein 33.0%, Oil and Fats 14.0%, Fibre 3.50%, Ash 5.9%, Moisture 8.0% - Additives per Kg:
Nutritional Additives:Vitamins; vitamin A 27.500 IU/kg, vitamin D3 1.600 IU/kg, vitamin E 270 mg/kg, copper sulphate pentahydrate (copper)10 mg/kg, iron carbonate(iron) 186 mg/kg, calcium iodate, anhydrous (iodine) 4 mg/kg, sodium selenite (selenium) 10 mg/kg, zinc oxide (zinc)100 mg/kg, manganous oxide (manganese) 12 mg/kg,taurine 1.500 mg/kg,L-carnitine 300 mg/kg.
Usage Information:
- When introducing your cat to Ami, do so gradually over a period of 7 days.The food may be served dry or lightly moistened with warm water. Ensure there is always a bowl of fresh water available.
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Benevo Cat Adult Original 2kg & 10kg
Benevo Cat Adult Original 2kg, 10kg
Complete and balanced vegetable based maintenance food for adult cats.
★ Launched in 2005
★ Added Taurine and Spirulina
★ No GM Ingredients
★ Contains Prebiotic FOS
★ Foil Fresh Packaging
Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society Approved.
Composition:Soya, Wheat, Maize Gluten Meal, Maize, Rice, Sunflower Oil, Beet Pulp, Vitamins & Minerals, Brewers Yeast, Yeast Based Palatant, Linseed, Seaweed, Fructo-oliogosaccharides (0.09%), Spirulina, Yucca Schidigera Extract (0.01%.
Analytical Constituents:Protein 28%, Fat Content 13%, Crude Fibre 3.0%, Ash 5.0%, Moisture 7%.
Additives per Kg:Nutritional Additives: Vitamins; Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate) 26,000 IU, Vitamin D2 (as ergocalciferol) 2,200 IU, Vitamin E 220 IU. Trace Elements: Iron (as Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate) 240 mg, Zinc (as Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 267 mg, Manganese (as Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 90 mg, Copper (as Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate) 30 mg, Selenium (as Sodium Selenite) 0.64 mg, Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 6.79%, Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) 0.26%. Amino Acids: Taurine, 910 mg
Benevo Duo Complete Food for Cats and Dogs369g
Benevo Duois a premium moist dog food, made with fresh market ingredients.Formulatedwith potatoes, carrots, peas, tomatoes and berries with brown rice to make a tasty and nutritious meal.
Blueberries, cranberries and ascorbic acid promote healthy pH levels in urine. Supplemented with vegan sourced Taurine, added vitamins B1,B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, Folic Acid with Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Calcium supplements.
It’s a complete food for cats and dogs of all life stages, full of essential nutrients and features an easy-open ring pull lid.
Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society Approved.
★ Launched in 2006
★Wheat-Free Recipe
★ Gluten-Free
★Soya-Free
★ No GM Ingredients
★ 100% Recyclable (tin/paper)
Composition:Water sufficient for processing, Potatoes, Carrots, Oat groats, Sunflower oil, Peas, Brown rice, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Dried brewers yeast.
Analytical Constituents:Crude Protein 8.0%, Crude Fibre 3.0% Crude Fat 3.0%, Moisture 76.0%
Additives:Taurine, Vitamin A acetate, Vitamin D2 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, Ascorbic acid, Niacin supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin supplement, Thiamin mononitrate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Vitamin B12, supplement, Biotin, Folic acid, Zinc sulphate, Ferrous sulphate, Manganese sulphate, Copper sulphate, Calcium iodate and Sodium selenite.
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2 CAT KIBBLES AVAILABLE from VEGGIEPETS UK for CATS…AMI has the most PROTEIN at 33 PERCENT. The DUO for dogs and cats has the least protein and has Soya Wheat and Gluten and a very high percentage of WATER content as it is a WET tinned food.
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The BENEVO and AMI dog kibbles from Veggiepets are as follows:
? this is some small packet kibble …treat ? not large packet regular meal feed size…not clear what this is ? a treat or main food item ? anyway. Only available in small packet sizes from veggiepets.
It would be good if the DESCRIPTION of items stated…MAIN FEED or TREATS. Benevo do various TEATS like Cake mixes and chew sticks.
Nutritionally Complete Foods for Dogs
Benevo Adult Original / Benevo Adult Organic / Benevo Puppy / Benevo Duo / Benevo Adult Grain-FreeVegetable Feast with Mixed Herbs
Dog Treats andAccessories
Benevo Fresh Breath Biscuits / Benevo Organic Dog Cake Mix / Benevo Rumble Strips / Benevo PawtatoLarge Knots / Benevo Pawtato
Small Knots
Benevo Pawtato
Vegetable Sticks / Benevo Pawtato
Seaweed Tubes / Benevo Pawtato
Blueberry Sticks / Benevo Biodegrable
Poop Bags
Benevo Dog Adult Original2kg & 15kg
Benevo Dog Adult Originalis a nutritionally complete and balanced vegan adult dog food made since 2005 and now with added Taurine and L-Carnitine, the first of it’s kind.
Made in the UK, Benevo Adult Original dog food features a wheat-free formulationwith a powerful27% protein, added prebiotic to aid digestion and added Yucca extract to reduce odours. No artificial flavours or colours.
Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society Approved.
★ Launched in 2005
★ Wheat-free Recipe
★ No GM Ingredients
★ Added Taurine and L-Carnitine
★ Contains Prebiotic FOS
★ Foil Fresh Packaging
Composition:Soya, Corn, White Rice, Sunflower Oil, Peas, Brewers Yeast, Beet Pulp, Tomato Pomace, Yeast Based Palatant, Minerals, Vitamins, Yucca Schidigera Extract (0.1%), Fructo-Oligosaccharides (Prebiotic FOS) (0.01%).
Analytical Constituents:Protein 27%, Fat Content 12%, Crude Fibre 4.5%, Ash 5.5%, Moisture 8%.
Additives per Kg:Nutritional Additives: Vitamins; Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate) 17,224 IU, Vitamin D2 (as ergocalciferol) 2,392 IU, Vitamin E 120 IU. Trace Elements: Iron (as Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate) 159 mg, Zinc (as Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 133 mg, Manganese (as Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 105 mg, Copper (as Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate) 45 mg, Selenium (as Sodium Selenite) 0.6 mg, Iodine (as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1.5 mg, Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 6.46%, Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) 0.09%. Amino Acids: Taurine 910 mg, L-Carnitine 480 mg.
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Benevo Dog Adult Organic2kg & 15kg
Benevo Adult Organic Dog Foodis a nutritionally complete and balanced vegan adult dog food, certified organic by the Organic Food Federation UK and manufactured under licence from the Organic Farmers and Growers UK.
The first complete vegan organic dog food made in the UK, Benevo Organic Adult dog food features a wheat-free recipe, with added prebiotic to aid digestion. No artificial flavours or colours.
Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society Approved.
★ Launched in 2007
★ Wheat-free Recipe
★ No GM Ingredients
★ Certified Organic
★ Contains Prebiotic FOS
★ Foil Fresh Packaging
Composition:Organic soya bean, organic white rice, organic barley, organic oats, organic sunflower oil, brewers yeast, beet pulp, vitamins and minerals, fructooligosaccharides (prebiotic FOS; min. 0.1%), yucca schidigera extract (min. 0.05%)
Analytical Constituents:Protein 20%, Fat Content 12%, Crude Fibre 4.0%, Ash 3.5%, Moisture 8%.
Additives per Kg:Nutritional Additives: Vitamins; Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate) 17,224 IU, Vitamin D2 (as ergocalciferol) 2,392 IU, Vitamin E 120 IU. Trace Elements: Iron (as Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate) 159 mg, Zinc (as Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 133 mg, Manganese (as Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 105 mg, Copper (as Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate) 45 mg, Selenium (as Sodium Selenite) 0.6 mg, Iodine (as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1.5 mg, Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 6.54%, Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) 0.46%.
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Benevo Puppy Original2kg
Benevo Puppyis a nutritionally complete and balanced food formulated for growing pups.
The first complete vegan puppy food made in the UK, Benevo Puppy has added calcium, vitamins and minerals to meet the pup’s growing needs.
Wheat-free recipe with added prebiotic to help digestion and added Yucca extract to reduce odours.
Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society Approved.
★ Launched in 2012
★ Wheat-free Recipe
★ No GM Ingredients
★ 1st Dedicated Vegan Puppy Food
★ Contains Prebiotic FOS
★ Added Calcium and Vitamins
★ Foil Fresh Packaging
Composition:Soya, white rice, maize, sunflower oil, peas, brewers yeast, beet pulp, vitamins and minerals, tomato pomace, yeast palatant, yucca schidigera extract (0.05%), fructooligosaccharides (prebiotic FOS; min. 0.01%)
Analytical Constituents:Protein 28%, Fat Content 12%, Crude Fibre 4.0%, Ash 5.5%, Moisture 8%.
Additives per Kg:Nutritional Additives: Vitamins; Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate) 25,962 IU, Vitamin D2 (as ergocalciferol) 3,605 IU, Vitamin E 180 IU. Trace Elements: Iron (as Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate) 240 mg, Zinc (as Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 200 mg, Manganese (as Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 158 mg, Copper (as Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate) 70 mg, Selenium (as Sodium Selenite) 0.95 mg, Iodine (as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 2.25 mg, Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 6.63%, Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) 0.1%. Amino Acids: Taurine, 910 mg, L-Carnitine 480 mg.
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Benevo Duo Complete Food for Cats and Dogs369g
Benevo Duois a premium moist dog food, made with fresh market ingredients.
Formulatedwith potatoes, carrots, peas, tomatoes and berries with brown rice to make a tasty and nutritious meal.
Blueberries, cranberries and ascorbic acid promote healthy pH levels in urine. Supplemented with vegan sourced Taurine, added vitamins B1,B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, Folic Acid with Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Calcium supplements.
It’s a complete food for dogs of all life stages, full of essential nutrients and features an easy-open ring pull lid.
Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society Approved.
★ Launched in 2006
★ Wheat-Free Recipe
★ Gluten-Free
★ Soya-Free
★ No GM Ingredients
★ 100% Recyclable (tin/paper)
Composition:Water sufficient for processing, Potatoes, Carrots, Oat groats, Sunflower oil, Peas, Brown rice, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Dried brewers yeast.
Analytical Constituents:Crude Protein 8.0%, Crude Fibre 3.0% Crude Fat 3.0%, Moisture 76.0%
Additives:Taurine, Vitamin A acetate, Vitamin D2 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, Ascorbic acid, Niacin supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin supplement, Thiamin mononitrate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Vitamin B12, supplement, Biotin, Folic acid, Zinc sulphate, Ferrous sulphate, Manganese sulphate, Copper sulphate, Calcium iodate and Sodium selenite.
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Benevo Adult Grain-Free Vegetable Feast With Mixed Herbs 395g
(THIS IS TOO SMALL A PACKET TO BE SERIOUSLY A MAIN MEAL ITEM ? TREAT ? )
Benevo Grain-Free Vegetable Feast With Mixed Herbsis a unique, high quality wet food ideal for those owners looking to avoid grains in their dogs diet.
It’s nutritionally complete, with Rosemary & Tomato to provide natural Antioxidants, Seaweed provides a natural source of essential vitamins and minerals, while Sunchoke acts as a natural digestive aid and Linseed and Sunflower Oil provide a great source of omega oils.
Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society Approved.
★ Launched in 2014
★ No GM Ingredients
★ No Added Sugar
★ Wheat-Gluten Free Recipe
★ Soya-Free Recipe
Composition:Lentils (10.0%), Potato (5.5%), Chick Peas (5.5%), Peas (4%), Carrots (4%), Sunflower Oil (4%), Linseed Oil (1%), Tomato (1%), Sunchoke (0.5%) Mixed Herbs (0.5% Rosemary, Parsley, Oregano, Marjoram & Mint), Seaweed (0.25%), Minerals.
Analytical Constituents:Moisture 70%, Protein 6%, Fat Content 5%, Fibre 0.5%, Ash 2%.
Additives per Kg:Nutritional Additives: Vitamins; Vitamin A 3500 IU, Vitamin D2 350 IU, Vitamin E 35 mg, Vitamin B1 (as thiamine mononitrate) 20mg, Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) 7.5mg, Vitamin B5 (as calcium-D-pantothenate) 10mg, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 2.5mg, Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 15mcg. Trace Elements; Zinc (as Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 83.33 mg, Iron (as Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate) 66.66 mg, Copper (as Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12 mg, Manganese (as Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate) 9.37 mg, Calcium iodate anhydrous 0.78mg, Selenium (as Sodium Selenite) 0.044 mg.