PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL STUDY OF 15 DOGS FOLLOWING A PEA PROTEIN*, PLANT-BASED DIET

Linde et al. (2024) comprehensively assessed the health of 15 dogs by analysing blood cells and biochemistry, blood nutrient levels, urine, veterinary clinical parameters, and monthly pet owner questionnaires. The dogs were fed vegan diets based on pea protein* for an entire year – just under one tenth of an average dog lifespan, or around seven human years.

Overweight or obese dogs achieved a healthier weight, whilst the remainder maintained normal weight. No clinically significant changes occurred within blood and urine. Blood levels of essential and non-essential amino acids and vitamins were all generally maintained. In a few cases, previous deficiencies following a meat-based diet either improved or disappeared, including L-taurine and L-carnitine (important for cardiac health), vitamin D (indispensable for immunity and bone health), and folate (required to produce red blood cells).

*The Virchew LOVE Bowl has witnessed four years of exceptional customer success with pea protein as the main protein source, along with hemp protein/essential fatty acids.

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