The Best Vegan Dog Food Brands and Homemade Recipes

So, you have decided to feed your furry babies a vegan/plant-based diet. Good for you (and your cute doggo)! Luckily, dogs are not obligate carnivores, so they can thrive on a plant based diet (it’s even better for them).

To help you out a bit, in this article, I have collected a few information you should know beforehand: giving your best friend something they shouldn’t eat, the best vegan dog food brands and homemade treat recipes. (There is nothing better than homemade, after all.)

Let’s get into it!

Vegan Dog Food Brands and Homemade Recipes

Before giving your dog any food they haven’t had before, consult your veterinarian about it first!

What should you feed your dog?

There are a few basic things, your dog’s food should contain to maintain proper health.

These include: amino acids from proteins, fatty acids and carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water.

You can give your doggo whole grains, vegetables, certain fruits, raw unsweetened oil-free peanut butter (small amounts) and herbs/spices for flavor.

Normal adult dogs should get at least 10% of their total calories from protein. (1)
Complex carbohydrates such as grains are more digestible when they are cooked. (2)

What shouldn’t you feed your dog?

Alcohol
Avocado
Chocolate, Coffee and Caffeine
Citrus
Coconut and Coconut Oil
Grapes and Raisins
Macadamia Nuts
Milk and Dairy, Eggs
Certain Nuts
Onions, Garlic, Chives
Raw/Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones
Salt and Salty Snack Foods
Xylitol
Yeast Dough

Vegan Dog Food Brands

1. V-Dog

V-Dog is a fully vegan dog food company, created by family business based in California, run by animal lovers. They don’t use corn, soy, wheat, fillers or any animal products in their dog food.

V-Dog is probably the most popular vegan dog food brand out there.

Their products:

2. Halo

Halo offers a few different type of dog food products and they have 2 popular vegan varieties as well.

Their vegan products:

“Garden of Vegan” Canned Wet Dog Food
Liv-a-Littles Healthsome Vegan Dog Biscuits (Low Fat, Grain-free)

These products don’t have rice in them. They contain completely plant-based protein from lower glycemic peas and chickpeas, non-GMO vegetables and fruits, no artificial colors or flavors and no preservatives of any kind. They come in BPA free cans.

Vegan Dog Treat Recipes

If you already have you doggie’s main food sorted out, but you would like to surprise them with some healthy treats, here you will find a few great recipes.