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Deciding what goes into your cat’s bowl is one of the best ways to guarantee a long, happy, and healthy life for your pet.

But that’s not to say it is easy!

Feeding cats a homemade vegan diet takes a lot of research and planning. Here at vpets, we carry everything vegan cat parents need in order to ensure your kitty is eating a nutritionally complete plant-based diet.

What is Vegecat Supplement (and What it Isn’t)

In the world of vegan pet foods, there is a lot to learn. For example, are you familiar with what exactly Vegecat Supplement is? Let’s clear up any confusion. Vegecat is intended to be used as an ingredient to make vegan cat food according to Compassions Circle’s recipes.

It is not supposed to be sprinkled over other cat food brands, kibbles, wet tins, etc.

So, you cannot mix Compassion Circle Vegecat™ for Adult Cats with just any plain old cat food – it must be incorporated into existing Compassion Circle recipes.

Benefits of Vegecat Supplements

That leads to our next question, “Are there any special benefits of using Vegecat Supplements?”

Yes, tons!

Provides the Nutrients Cats Require from Non-Animal Sources

First and foremost, Vegecat ensures cats are getting appropriate amounts taurine, vegan vitamin D3, preformed vitamin A, etc., without harming fellow animals in the process. As a meat-free alternative, this supplement is inherently cruelty-free.

Non-GMO

Secondly, Vegecat supplements are verified GMO and therefore produced without genetic engineering. GMO foods have been linked to antibiotic resistance, gastrointestinal issues, toxicity and allergenicity in humans…yikes. Those who are concerned about their cat’s long-term health also often steer clear of GMO cat food.

Whenever possible, buy organic.

Easy to Prepare

Third, Vegecat has been trusted by vegan cat owners since 1986. Since that time, Compassion Circle has developed recipes for consumers to follow along with step-by-step, making meal prep faster and easier for vegans everywhere.

Why Use VegeYeast Over Regular Brewer's Yeast?

What’s the difference between VegeYeast and Regular Brewer’s Yeast?

For your cat, the distinction matters. VegeYeast has been modified to add B vitamins and protein to their diets, which is necessary for good feline health. It’s also dry, non-fermentative, and has more acidic and lower magnesium content.

Basically, it’s yeast made just for kitties!

Can I Use VegeYeast Myself?

No, vpets doesn’t recommend it.

Technically speaking, VegeYeast is human grade, However, the problem lies in the pH levels. Whereas companion animals (such as cats) need to maintain an acid pH, us two-legged people require an alkaline pH. In the case of VegeYeast, pH has been modified to be especially acidic at 4.0.

So, stick to ordinary food yeast with 5.5 – 6.0 pH.

Vegan Cat Supplements FAQs

Inside each container is an assortment of ingredients selected to provide a well-rounded diet for your vegan cat.

Compassion Circle Vegecat™ for Adult Cats covers all the bases. In addition to dried yeast and kelp, there is also: Arginine, Taurine, Calcium Citrate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Lysine, Choline Bitartrate, L-Methionine, Zinc Oxide, Riboflavin, as well as Vitamin A Palmitate and Vitamin B12, etc. For a full list of ingredients, see the product page.

There is just a single ingredient in Compassion Circle VegeYeast: brewer’s dried yeast.

Well, it depends.

Do you plan to make home-cooked vegan cat food? If yes, Vegecat will help provide all the necessary nutrients while still keeping things 100% vegan. Likewise, if your cat has any specific ailments, an animal nutritionist may recommend this as a supplement to improve their health and overall wellbeing.

On the other hand, if your cat:

  • Suffers from no ailments
  • Doesn’t require additional support
  • Is already happily eating a diet that is balanced and meets all nutritional requirements

Then they will not necessarily need a supplement.

There is only one type of supplement a cat should have: those deemed safe for felines consumption! After all, you wouldn’t feed your human child a cat vitamin, and vice versa, right? Talk to your veterinarian about your cat’s nutritional requirements and any cat-related ailments before starting a new supplement routine.

Never feed a cat human supplements or other non-cat supplements. These will potentially make the sick and could even cause life-threatening health issues.

This is another excellent question!

According to Compassion Circle, “Adult cats need from 22 to 32 calories per pound (454g) of bodyweight per day. Larger cats need fewer calories, smaller cats more.” Of course, other factors such as age, weight, and activity levels when starting any new food or diet should always be taken into account.

Following the suggested Vegecat recipes (and calculating adjustments based on your cat’s size) is the safest way to measure how much supplement to give.

Do you make your own recipes?

That works too. Add 1⁄4 tsp. (1g) of Vegecat for every 100 calories in the food you mix. When in doubt, adhere to the daily serving size chart on the bag label.