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Debunking the myth: why cats cannot thrive on a vegan diet

A calico kitten being bottle-fed indoors with another kitten partially visible behind it; natural light illuminates a cozy indoor setting.

Are cats vegan? No way! Cats are carnivores. If you love cats, you know this is part of the deal, as they love their meat. Every species has their own dietary needs at different stages of their life. Kittens require their mother’s milk for proper nutrition. Hannah, the narrator, tells us that in her line of work, she has seen many people try to feed kittens food that is not nutritionally complete for them.

A young tabby kitten with orange and white fur sits indoors, basking in natural light from large windows.

Oat milk, almond milk, and soymilk are not suitable for cats. Neither is cow milk, for that matter. It does not include the nutrients that kittens need. They need cat milk from their mommies or a formula close to it. Her kittens, who were orphaned, drink this type of milk, and at five weeks old, they are now going to be weaned onto a diet of meat.

An adult female with long blonde hair in an indoor setting surrounded by several kittens, including a calico cat with white, black, and brown markings, under natural light from large windows showing lush greenery outside suggesting spring or summer.

It is a natural and healthy diet for them. Cats were not meant to be vegan, says Hannah. The little kittens in the video are so adorable! They look so sweet and cuddly! Hannah herself is vegan, and she is thriving. The cats, however, need meat to be strong and healthy. Cats’ teeth are very sharp and made for hunting, ripping, and tearing.

Three kittens with distinct coat colors: orange and white, black and white markings, brown, black, and white mix; indoors near large glass windows allowing natural light.

Cats cannot produce certain nutrients that they need to survive. They need supplantation to get the full spectrum of the nutrients they require. Hannah points out that you should have a different pet if you do not want to feed your cat meat. Cats were not meant to be vegan! Watch this video if you want to see adorable kittens or if you are a new pet parent and need to learn more about their dietary requirements.