In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with Dr. Andrew Knight, professor, and one of the leading voices researching plant-based nutrition for dogs and cats.

This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. Because while many people are open to veganism for themselves, the conversation changes fast when it comes to their pets.

Can dogs really thrive on a vegan diet?

What about cats?

Is it safe, nutritionally complete, and actually backed by science?

We get into:

• Why Dr. Andrew Knight started researching vegan pet food

• The biggest myths around dogs and cats eating plant-based

• What the science actually says about health outcomes

• Nutrients like taurine, amino acids, and supplementation

• The difference between homemade diets vs. nutritionally complete commercial foods

• Why allergies, obesity, and vet visits may improve on plant-based diets

• The cost issue, accessibility, and why this topic is so emotional for pet parents

This conversation is eye-opening, practical, and deeply important, especially if you love animals but have never questioned what goes into your pets’ bowls.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible for your dogs or cats to be healthy on a vegan diet,

this episode is for you 🐾

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🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Weekend Recap + Beagle Rescue Updates

02:29 Why This Pet Food Conversation Matters

04:51 Can Dogs & Cats Be Vegan?

07:27 Meet Dr. Andrew Knight

09:14 Why He Started Researching Plant-Based Pets

11:19 The Pushback From the Veterinary World

14:51 What Nutrients Dogs & Cats Actually Need

17:07 The 2022 Dog Study + What It Found

20:54 Can Cats Be Vegan Too?

23:26 How to Choose a Nutritionally Sound Vegan Pet Food

26:35 Transitioning Your Pets to a Plant-Based Diet

31:59 Why Vegan Pet Food Costs More

35:53 Raw Diet Myths + The Hidden Risks

42:20 The Huge Environmental Impact of Pet Food

48:16 Our Honest Reactions After the Interview

54:03 What We’d Change for Our Own Pets

57:24 Outro + Why This Conversation Matters