#99: Raising Plant-Based Pets with Dr. Armaiti May
“A thriving pet should be a happy pet, first and foremost.” -Dr. Armaiti May
Many people have chosen a vegan diet and lifestyle for themselves. Somewhere along the journey of veganism, they may wonder if it is biologically possible or even ethical to feed their pets a vegan diet as well. I wanted to learn more about raising my furry four-legged friend in the healthiest way possible so that she can enjoy a long, healthy life, so I invited a vet to the show.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Dr. Armaiti May, a vegan Veterinarian that informs us on raising plant-based pets, specifically dogs.
We discuss:
Her journey to veganism
Why more vets aren’t vegan
Which common household pets can be fed a vegan diet
How we can keep our dogs healthy on a vegan diet
Integrating fresh food into commercial dog food
Foods we should definitely NOT be giving our dogs
Vitamin supplementation for dogs
How to tell if your pet is thriving
Signs and symptoms of allergies in dogs
Benefits of a vegan diet for dogs
What she wishes more people knew
What personal habit she is most proud of
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Dr. Armaiti May
More about my honored guest:
Armaiti May, DVM is a practicing small animal veterinarian and vegan advocate. From a young age, she loved animals and knew she wanted to devote her life to helping them. She grew up in Santa Monica and attended Samohi where she graduated in 1997 before attending UC Berkeley, where she graduated with a B.S. in Bioresource Sciences in 2001. A 2005 graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. May worked at an emergency dog and cat hospital and then trained in veterinary acupuncture through the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine. For the past nine years she has had a veterinary housecall practice for dogs and cats in the Los Angeles area. Dr. May has volunteered offering spay and neuter services to disadvantaged communities locally and abroad, including Guatemala and Nicaragua. She has served on the Board of Directors for RedRover, an animal organization that brings animals out of crisis and into care and is currently President of Vegan Toastmasters, a public speaking organization which empowers vegans to speak effectively on behalf of animals. Dr. May completed her certification in animal chiropractic from Options for Animals in 2015. Currently she runs a non-profit organization called the Veterinary Association for the Protection of Animals to educate the veterinary profession about the benefits of veganism and encourage veterinary schools to offer humane surgical teaching methods in their curriculum.
You can learn more at: www.veganvet.net
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