Dog Food - Why whey?

LaurenMcG 2019-03-25 16:38:29 UTC #1

I got very VERY excited after seeing Queals 'new product' email header, then almost shaking when I seen it was dog food!
I then visited the website and was got very disheartened.

Why use whey?

I've just started my dog on a vegan diet after months of research, and understand how in demand and underserved the vegan pet food market is, especially in Europe.
For example, one in four owners have put there dogs on a vegan diet, and the majority would consider it https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/vegan-pets-owner-rspca-advice-dogs-cats-plant-free-a8831516.html

By using whey protein as opposed to vegan sources, you're severely reducing the market, customers, and positive impact.

Please consider using vegan protein sources in future variants.

LaurenMcG 2019-03-25 16:48:26 UTC #2

Here's more resources if anyone is considering feeding their pets vegan:

Here's an in-depth guide (with contents)
https://www.reddit.com/r/veganpets/wiki/faq

and useful websites I've found for vegan pet recipes

Good Nutrition for Healthy Vegan Dogs

Though I advise that you use commercially available vegan dog food, rather than homemade meals.

PS if this is an April fools joke then I'm going to have to make some Queal chow myself hahaha

Jiska_Queal 2019-03-26 16:43:54 UTC #3

Hi @LaurenMcG!

Thanks for your feedback and the links to the articles. Glad to read that you're putting such effort - thus, love! - in finding out what's the best vegan diet for your dog.

We will post more info about Chow, its nutritional aspects and our considerations at the beginning of next week!