It’s a question that bothers me since I got my cat. As a long-time vegan, I hate that I buy animal-based food for her—but I couldn’t find a reliable vegan option.
However, I always thought about it as a minor problem in the grand scheme of things. If cat consumption of animal meat is actually significant, I see that—bear with me—as a cause for cautious optimism.
As cats don’t have the same psychological hang-ups on food as humans do, I believe it should be easier to make the transition to plant-based food. It does require, as you wisely mention, more RCTs and research in general, so cat guardians can ensure the long-term health of their kitties.
It’s a question that bothers me since I got my cat. As a long-time vegan, I hate that I buy animal-based food for her—but I couldn’t find a reliable vegan option.
However, I always thought about it as a minor problem in the grand scheme of things. If cat consumption of animal meat is actually significant, I see that—bear with me—as a cause for cautious optimism.
As cats don’t have the same psychological hang-ups on food as humans do, I believe it should be easier to make the transition to plant-based food. It does require, as you wisely mention, more RCTs and research in general, so cat guardians can ensure the long-term health of their kitties.