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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent

SHOCKING: Cats may get health benefits from vegan diet study suggests - What They Never Told You

A bengal cat on a work surface smelling a salad leaf
The British Veterinary Association suggests speaking to a vet before changing a pet’s diet. Photograph: Nailia Schwarz/Alamy

Cats, owners will attest, are natural born killers and for most of their evolutionary history have enjoyed an almost entirely meat-based diet. However, fresh research has suggested that a vegan diet is not only safe for pet cats, but may have health benefits.

The study found that owners of cats fed vegan diets reported fewer visits to the vet, less medication use and said that their vet would be more likely to describe their cat as healthy. The findings provide reassurance to a growing number of owners who are considering alternative diets for their pets, the researchers said.

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