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There is so much to say about vegan dog nutrition, and that's precisely why we are doing it.

You can find news and background information on vegan dog nutrition on this page, from experience reports to product information and nutritional science. If you have any further questions, feel free to get in touch and suggest a blog post topic using our contact form.

  • Urine pH Levels in Dogs - An overview
    Urine pH Levels in Dogs - An overview
    Susanne Konschewski | 3 September 2024
    Learn about the importance of urine pH levels in dogs, how it affects their health, and practical ways to manage it.
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  • Veganuary – Let your dog decide!
    Veganuary – Let your dog decide!
    Leni | 1 January 2024
    Try out a vegan diet with your dog during Veganuary! Join the campaign that supports the vegan lifestyle and make a contribution to animal welfare and...
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  • Pauline bag printing with Leni Lecker and Matthias
    Pauline bag printing with Leni Lecker and Matthias
    Leni | 15 July 2020
    Using vegan water-based inks, we have printed our Pauline bags. Grab them quickly because the bags are limited.
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  • Interview by Pawshake with Leni Lecker
    Interview by Pawshake with Leni Lecker
    Leni | 8 April 2020
    Silke from Pawshake answers questions about their online platform that connects pet parents with local pet sitters and provides pet care services.
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  • Sodium and Chlorid
    Sodium and Chlorid
    Claudia Renner | 20 January 2020
    Learn more about the elements sodium and chloride here. What are they needed for in dog food and what amounts are healthy for my vegan dog?
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  • The vegan summer Festival 2019 – A report
    The vegan summer Festival 2019 – A report
    Leni | 26 August 2019
    Check out an experience report on the vegan summer festival 2019. From the Leni Lecker HundeVurst, our Dog Sausage workshop to the Animal Rights March...
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  • Calcium und Phosphor
    Calcium und Phosphor
    Claudia Renner | 19 June 2019
    Calcium and phosphorus are two essential minerals that play a vital role in maintaining a dog's health. Learn about their importance and dietary sourc...
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  • Visiting Lo Vegano on Mallorca
    Visiting Lo Vegano on Mallorca
    Leni | 22 March 2019
    Leni Lecker visiting Lo Vegano, the vegan store in Mallorca where you can also get our vegan dog food Greta, among other things.
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  • What happened that Edgar turns into Greta?
    What happened that Edgar turns into Greta?
    Leni | 26 June 2018
    Due to a decision from the European Trademark Office, we now have to call our vegan dog food Edgar Greta.
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  • Veganversand Lebensweise at Veganmania
    Veganversand Lebensweise at Veganmania
    Leni | 14 June 2018
    Our vegan friends Claudia and Helmut from Veganversand-Lebensweise have been stirring the drum for Greta and V-Complete at Veganmania Vienna.
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  • Animal protection festival in Berlin
    Animal protection festival in Berlin
    Leni | 25 May 2018
    Vegan4Dogs is at the animal welfare festival in Berlin. Visit Leni Lecker and test our delicious vegan dog food.
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  • V-Complete 4th Generation
    V-Complete 4th Generation
    Leni | 12 April 2018
    New feeding recommendation for the 4th generation V-Complete: A needs-covering vegan dog nutrition with our supplement.
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  • Just say THANK YOU
    Just say THANK YOU
    Leni | 4 January 2018
    Natalie shares her experiences with her vegan dogs and the reasons to feed them vegan instead of barf.
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  • Valentin and Coco tasting Greta
    Valentin and Coco tasting Greta
    Leni | 23 November 2017
    The vegan dogs Valentin and Coco test the vegan dog food Greta and the nutritional supplement V-Complete and can't get enough of it.
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  • Greta – Refined Composition
    Greta – Refined Composition
    Leni | 4 April 2017
    Greta Big Bag is here. Greta is our vegan complete food from Vegan4Dogs. Learn more about the refined recipe here. Developed by Leni Lecker.
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  • An interview with Leni Lecker and WDR360
    An interview with Leni Lecker and WDR360
    Leni | 7 September 2016
    Leni Lecker interviewed by WDR 360 about vegan dog food. Watch the documentary here and gain insight into vegan dog nutrition.
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  • Blink of an Eye
    Blink of an Eye
    Leni | 9 August 2016
    Vegan4Dogs has also developed vegan dog food and supplements to avoid animal suffering. Learn more about the topic here
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  • Vet with vision
    Vet with vision
    Leni | 3 August 2016
    A field report by Dr. med. vet. Uwe Romberger and Christine Burggraf on vegan dog nutrition.
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  • At the barbecue
    At the barbecue
    Leni | 29 July 2016
    A story from vegan dog life. An animal lover recently had a very unusual experience.
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  • 8 reasons to feed your dog vegan
    8 reasons to feed your dog vegan
    Leni | 21 June 2016
    Here you will find eight good reasons to feed your dog vegan for example allergies and intolerances to animal protein.
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  • The ‘Oscar’ for animal rights goes to?
    The ‘Oscar’ for animal rights goes to?
    Leni | 19 May 2016
    At the Animal Rights National Conference, the sanctuary for animals in need Gotlands Djurfristad wins the Animal Rights Award.
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  • Vegetable protein in pet food
    Vegetable protein in pet food
    Leni | 3 May 2016
    Plant-based proteins as a trend for sustainability. Changes in the pet food industry for our pets.
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  • Greta – Complete Food
    Greta – Complete Food
    Leni | 4 April 2016
    Greta is our complete food from Vegan4Dogs. Check out all the details about our vegan dog food Greta here. Developed by Leni Lecker.
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  • Spike likes it
    Spike likes it
    Leni | 31 March 2016
    We were very happy to see the introduction of Vegan4Dogs Greta, our vegan dog food, on deutschlandistvegan. Sandra wrote a great review.
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  • Switzerland accelerates vegan dog nutrition
    Switzerland accelerates vegan dog nutrition
    Leni | 17 March 2016
    Vegan dog food in Switzerland takes center stage in an article in Tier im Fokus. Learn more about vegan dog food in Switzerland here.
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  • 2016 – The year of legumes
    2016 – The year of legumes
    Leni | 3 March 2016
    2016 is the year of legumes, a sustainable, vegan and protein-rich nutrient source with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.
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  • Prof. Dr. Zentek
    Prof. Dr. Zentek
    Leni | 26 February 2016
    To get an overview of the dog's nutritional needs, I like to recommend the book 'Nutrition of the Dog' by Meyer/Zentek.
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  • 9 reasons why I home cook for my dog
    9 reasons why I home cook for my dog
    Leni | 22 January 2016
    Get some insight here on why I cook my own food for my vegan dog and why I supplement meals with our V-Complete supplement.
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  • Benefits V-Complete
    Benefits V-Complete
    Leni | 23 July 2015
    Find out all the benefits for your dog when you use our Vegan4Dogs nutritional supplement V-Complete for your vegan dog food.
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  • Leni Lecker invited to Veggieradio
    Leni Lecker invited to Veggieradio
    Leni | 26 May 2015
    Leni Lecker visits Veggieradio with tips on dog nutrition without animal products and how it led to the development of our supplement V-Complete.
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  • Conquering S-Bahn Berlin
    Conquering S-Bahn Berlin
    Leni | 26 January 2015
    An activity that Eddie and Leni Lecker tried out. Recommended to follow. It was a fantastic day.
    Read on!
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