I love your youtube videos so much, it feels like you are talking to a friend :). and a massive well done for getting your dad to put vegan options on the menus! You are doing amazing things for the animals
I can understand why you took a break from MIC to focus on what you're passionate about. I admire people like you who use your platform to voice your opinions on animal cruelty and make a difference in the world. Keep it up, always supporting you!
You're obviously a stunning beauty. But honestly, your passion about veganism is even more beautiful and makes you even more beautiful. It warms my heart to hear someone speak the exact thoughts that I'm having .. I'm alone with this way of thinking in "real life" and it's so nice to be able to connect with other vegans online.
My family has two cats .. (The cutest and friendliest and prettiest cats ever and I love them SO much). And every time I feed them cat food I'm like yuck .. This is disgusting .. This can't be right for them, this can't be healthy. But I haven't done research on that topic yet .. Also I'm at uni and my parents are not vegan so they don't really think outside of the box .. As I'm already arguing all the time with them about their food choices it'd escalate if I mentioned that they should change the cats food as well .. It's difficult!
fayeevpt yeah but I think it's possible to supplement it in food and have healthy cats but you'd have to do your research before changing to vegan cat food
I love that you are raising awareness about animal cruelty and spreading veganism. You seem so lovely :) Please do what I eat in a days and tours of cool vegan places in London! Love the videos xx
Lucy, I recently came across your Vegan Transitions video which was suggested to me whilst watching something else & have since watched your vegan story, vegan food trials and obviously this one too. I'm so happy to find out that you're now vegan, as I am vegan too (since March) after watching Cowspiracy and many other documentaries & youtube videos on the subject. I have been an avid MIC fan, having watched it from the very beginning and sad to find out that you've left however I'm excited to hear what your plans are and wish you all the luck with them :) You were suggesting the high street brands alot and I really sugggest you watch The True Cost, which sheds light on the big fast fashion industry. It's available on Netflix and is really eye-opening about the damage caused to the environment and the workers involved. Also, I'm raising a little vegan :) x
As a very strict vegan I think it's so wrong when vegans feed their carnivorous animals on a 100% vegan diet. I think it's really cruel and completely contradictory of the lifestyle we choose. As oxymoronic as 'ethical meat' sounds - I think as long as you're getting your meat from good, organic, free range sources then I think you're doing the best you can.
you don't know anything about my dogs! My male dog actually much prefers his food now he's not eating meat. Before he would often leave it. My vet has said that the food I give them now if far better for them than the commercial rubbish most people feed their dogs. My dogs are happy, healthy, full of energy and content. So before you go claiming anything about other people's dogs you have never set eyes on, perhaps do some research!
I'm vegan and cook my three rescue dogs their food at home too. I feel bad about buying meat for my dogs but the way I see it, is if you want a vegan animal - get a rabbit. I think the only thing you can aim towards with veganism / plant based lifestyle is minimise the damage and suffering on the earth. No one can be the perfect vegan. x
Absolutely love Lucy ❤️ hoping we see you again soon on our screens! So nice to see you donate some of the money to animals, what an amazing caring person you are
u r adorable ! :) miss u on made in chelsea .. but i think you having your own youtube channel is good for you .. give you the chance to do and say what YOU want to.. you are a natural and have a beautiful face :) :) x
Well done for donating some of the profits from selling your leather stuff to animal charities Lucy, i was going to suggest you do so if you hadn't said that you do. Also i think you have to draw the line with pets and veganism - as you rightly say, they are naturally carnivorous and would hunt meat for survival in the wild. It's not hypocritical, it just is what it is. The only solution would be to not have pets but that's obviously not realistic. Keep doing what you do :)
Lucy can I just say, I'm a huge meat fan and I've watched a whole load of your CZcams today. You're already slowly but surely convincing me to be more mindful about my choices. I'm not yet convinced to cut meat entirely. But things like clothes, make up.. and some things like butter etc, I'm definitely going to change my ways! Thank you for that x
Hey Lucy. I'm a big fan of yours from the New York area.....already miss you on MIC. Anyway, I'm guessing your videos aren't intentionally made for ASMR purposes, but none the less are very calming to watch in a similar way. I like that they are both calming and informative. Would you ever consider doing an unboxing or a jewelry show and tell video? I was just wondering. Alrighty, cheers!!
Hi. My Husband is not veggie. And we do sometimes argue about it. But I make meals with qourn products and he cant tell the difference. And one day a week we eat vegan... and then I love saying ... 'by the way ... all day you ate vegan food!' 👍💕 He especially loved the Vegan Rhubarb Crumble & Custard!!😊 Its all about making slight shifts... clean food tastes so much nicer too.
I'm so glad you touched on the vegan pet owners debate as not many do so, you are not being a hypocrite feeding your pets what they would eat naturally, it would be unfair to deprive them of meat. As you said, humans can live off a plant based diet but carnivores can't really, dogs can thrive off a mixed diet of vegetables and meats x
I know it's a hard thing to decide what your pets should eat as you're vegan. I would recommend talking to your vet about what kind of food is best for them! Love the video 😊
I'd suggest speaking to a nutritionist rather than a vet as they don't learn much about nutrition when training to be a vet. A canine nutritionist would give the best advice :) At the end of the day though we are completely different to cats and dogs, dogs are omnivores and cats are true carnivores so there is a very fine line on what is healthy for them. Personally I don't think a vegan diet is healthy for either.
We make my dog a stew type thing that lasts a week. It has potato, rice, carrots and peas in and also chicken livers. Chicken livers are cheap because no one wants them so if an animal is going to be killed make the most of the bby products!
I actually appreciate your honesty soo so so so much! like so many public figures and people online are so shady and dodge awkward questions, like the one about what you feed your pets, do you wear leather, etc etc, its just soooo refreshing to hear honest views and opinions, especially for a newcomer vegan like me :)) thank you!
My almost 3 year old daughter is a vegan and she's an absolute star!!! Her future is important ... and I need to do whatever I can to make it a good one 🌱❤️
You should check out the CZcams channel 'sweet simple vegan'. Her and her boyfriend recently got a new puppy that they're raising vegan so they might have some useful tips on how to make sure your dog gets all the nutrients he needs without having to feed him other animals. So much respect for what you're doing Lucy, spreading the vegan message and supporting cruelty free brands the way you do. It's so refreshing to see someone using their platform to make a positive difference in the world, respect!
Dogs can live on a vegan diet, cats are carnivores. However personally I wouldn't feed my dog on a vegan diet as I think naturally they would eat meat/fish if it was available in the wild so yeah :) You're doing well for you and your pets!
don't know if u can get it in the uk or not, but look into v-dog food. cats do need meat to survive and be healthy, but dogs are omnivores so with the right balance they can actually be really healthy on a vegan diet. i switched my dog to v-dog not because of me being a vegan but because of how unregulated the dog food industry is--most of the meat (& fish) they put in dog food is crap that's been deemed unfit for human consumption--i.e. rotting or completely devoid of nutritional value. my dog's been vegan for over 6 months now and the vet says she's 100% healthy.
I've also been vegan since January.. totally relate to your opinions on leather and fur! Regards food and beauty products really think the manufacturers need to be clear when they include animal processing included / tested on animals
i also struggle too with feeding my cats. I normally buy them tinned salmon and give them biscuits. i have thought about buying vegan cat food but id feel like they weren't getting the proper nutrients. its a tricky one.
Thank you for answering my question about faux leather :) I'm a vegetarian and have stopped wearing leather as like you I felt it was wrong saying I don't eat meat but I then I was wearing it?? I have a dog too which I feed mainly fish but she does have meat too which does bother me but like you I worry it will effect her health if she doesn't have it, I think you're doing the right thing xx
I think you should feed your animals what they should be eating. Like you said if they were in the wild they'd be eating animals (meat). You shouldn't deprive them from vital nutrients. However giving them vegetables is great! Less rice as rice bloats. Dry food is great! Try salmon oil for giving them good fat nutrients and amazing coat! (Research if you don't believe me) however I give it to my dogs I've noticed a difference energy wise and on the outside. It is also good for their joints and pro longs their life :) just trying to be helpful x
I recently found out about an animal rescue sanctuary called 'farm animal rescue sanctuary' or 'FARS' in England near Stratford-upon-Avon. The charity take in and rescue 400 farmed animals who would else have died or been sent to slaughter. The sanctuary is run by a women and a few volunteers and need all the donations possible. I recently adopted one of their animals, a sheep called Timmy :) x
My partner is an almost avid non-vegan. I have to compartmentalise this and just not think about it, although he will only have meat once or twice a week. One compromise is I won't have any meat in the house, so if he wants it, we have to go to a restaurant. I will have fish in the freezer but he only has it very occasionally.
Rice can be quite dangerous for dogs! I would recommend cutting the rice out of your dogs diet. Fruit and veg is the best for your dog! Dried dog food can often contain meat in without explicitly saying it does. Dog food can even contain dead cats/dogs as the law/guidelines on dog food is nothing compared to human food. Feed them lot's of fruit and veg if you want them to live a long time. x
I have two kittens and I feed them both meat. They're rescues and cats' natural diet is meat. In my opinion as long as you're not supporting breeders/mills the animals are already in existence and would be fed meat anyway, so as much as I don't like having meat in my house, it's only supporting the pet-food industry (I never buy meat/fish from the 'human' isle for them).
Love your videos! You're beautiful inside and out! Can you please make a video about where you get your vegan shoes from? I find it difficult to find good quality and trendy boots for winter! ThanksXx
I find it hard to understand how people can eat meat / animal products. I haven't had to watch videos or anything to find out how bad it is because I've loved animals from when I was a baby and I wouldn't ever eat them or enjoy anything about the whole process. We need more vegans in the world! I see a brighter future for us vegans and the next generation thanks to people like yourself Lucy.
Good Morning Lucy, It is so obvious that you are a huge dog lover, and that you also attended with Animal Hero of the Year awards this year along with our charity founder Janey Lowes. Janey won Vet of the year for the work she does for the Sri Lankan street dogs in providing the treatment they need that they would not otherwise get. We would love for you to get in touch and find out more about the work that we do here. Thanks Jessica
I believe dogs are omnivores and can thrive on a vegan diet. the oldest dog in the world in the UK at one stage was a dog who was fed a 100% vegan diet. he lived to be 189 in human years, his name was Bramble! cats i think have no sweet receptors on their tongue and are natural carnivores.
Hi Lucy! A great luxury vegan bag option is a company called 'Matt and Nat'. Check them out! I have a rescue dog who eats a predominantly plant-based diet, with the bulk of his diet being a dry food called Benevo, or V-Dog. We also give him cooked sweet potato, lots of veggies etc - dogs are actually omnivores! My rescue cats eat a seafood-based diet, Cats are obligate carnivores and can't absorb synthetic Taurine. Loving your vegan-based videos and it's so good to have you in the Vegan community! X
Hi Lucy - I'm also a vegan and still feed my cat fish/meat. Cat's will not live off of a vegan/vegetarian diet as their body will not be able to process it and it could kill them as they would not be getting any benefits from it. :)
Would you ever recommend someone who's starting to learn about veganism to do it gradually.. I've been eating vegan until 5pm and just incorporating meat in my evening meal to start off with.. I used to eat meat 4/5 times a day. I'm struggling to stop all together though! X
Humans were created to be herbivores as they have all the characteristics of a herbivore, however dogs and cats were created to be carnivores so that's the diet they should have even though it may make you feel bad
What, like the enzymes to digest meat and a need for vitamin B12 which is found exclusively in animal products..? Come on, I'm vegan but I'm not buying into the idea that humans are natural herbivores, it's pseudoscience. All our evolutionary ancestors were omnivores so it makes no sense for us to be herbivores. The reason we don't have a lot of the characteristics of an omnivore is that we evolved using tools to kill animals.
Hi Alice, B12 can also be found in fortified cereals, marmite and nutritional yeast. Yes, humans did evolve to be omnivorous but that is not the sole reason behind tool use nor were all of our ancestral species omnivores! The main reason for a diet inclusive of meat was to gain enough calories for expensive tissues to function (in our case the brain), however nowadays it's perfectly possible to be a very healthy vegan/vegetarian given the availability of food :)
Laura I know it's healthy to be vegan, I just don't want fellow vegans going round saying stuff like "we are natural herbivores" because people will think we are silly (more than they already do...) so it will be bad for the movement. I agree with your comment :)
I really sympathise with you on the pet food issue. If it wasn't for pets I don't think I would ever have become vegan so they do play an important role even if you have to feed them some meat! I can't think of an easy way around it and it is a complicated issue. maybe buy the fish and meat that is in the reduced isle about to be chucked out...still though that's a bit dubious. it's difficult
I strongly disagree with feeding carnivorous pets vegan diets. I know of dogs who have suffered greatly on a vegan diet, with hair loss, skin conditions and general unhealthiness. Also, did you buy Digby from Harrods? I think they do still sell puppies there...
I'm in the same boat with my boyfriend. He eats meat, but he really tries to be vegan and at least vegetarian around me. He's changed so much over the last 2 years. I don't want to not be with him but I don't wanna raise kids or anything in a household with meat hiding away in the freezer
As someone who has been veggie since the age of 12, I think one of the most upsetting aspects of the meat industry is just how unnecessary it all is. Unless you're going to starve to death, or you have a medical condition that requires you to have meat in your diet, then there isn't any justifiable *need* for animals to die for you. With cats however, meat *is* a necessity - they're obligate carnivores and not only don't process carbs very well, but also need certain proteins to survive. If you don't eat a burger, you'll be fine. If your cat doesn't eat meat, it will have a very poor quality of life, including blindness and heart problems, potentially even death. Most meat in pet food *is* actually a byproduct of the human meat industry, unlike fur and leather, and often comes from animal parts that would have been destroyed - but some of it isn't necessarily what you would like your pet to eat (google 'meat and animal derivatives' if you're brave) IMO sticking with Lilly's kitchen (and other ethically recognised brands) is the most moral thing you can do for your cat, and I would recommend talking with a vet about whether or not your breed of dog could live healthily on a meat-free diet.
I think dogs can be healthy on a vegan diet with some supplements but cats have to have meat of some sort or else they will get sick! a youtuber called unnatural vegan did a useful video on the topic 😊
Matt and Nat are great for Vegan leather bags. I have one and it has lasted me 2 years so far. Feels like leather and looks like leather. They come in great designs and colours too! Check them out :)
Watch Gary Yourofsky's 'Best Speech Ever' he is a vegan activist and has a happy healthy vegan dog ☺️ So glad you are vegan and using CZcams to educate others I hope to make my own videos soon💕💕
I don't think you need to get rid of your car, i think thats over the top when we live in this non vegan world!, as animals by products are literally everywhere on modes of transport, such as plane fuel and roads etc.
Both cats and dogs are meant to eat meat, that's what they've evolved to eat. Even fish isn't necessarily the best if it's all they're getting (in terms of protein). I don't think it would be hypocritical to buy meat for them if you're not going to eat it, as long as it is from the best source where the animal has had a good life, since they're biologically made to eat meat. Whatever you decide will be the best decision you think you could have made I'm sure :)
Lucy check out Benevo and Ami - they offer amazing vegan organic pet foods. I've been feeding my dog Benevo and my cat Ami food since I got them when they were bubbas and they have always been really healthy and couldn't be happier! Their foods are nutritionally complete and balanced so great for everyday.
Lucy, there are vegan healthy pet dried foods available :) might be easier for you! A youtuber called Cornelia is vegan and I think she feeds her pets vegan dried food X
just a side comment, dogs are not carnivores. they are omnivores and can survive and thrive on a vegan diet, however it most definitely takes more effort from the owners point of view. someone as dedicated as you though would have no problem. don't be scared to try the diet, dogs can get the same nutrients from plant sources for sure!
Dogs are actually omnivores so they can thrive off either plants or meat, cats are carnivores and humans are herbivores :) I did a lot of research as I have a dog and wanted the best for them and the other animals too! hope that helps xx
Hi Lucy, I have 2 cats and I feed them science plan cat food. It's dry and contains meat/fish but on the other hand is good for them. they are carnivores and while they like to come and sniff my vegan food it is not what they are designed to eat so I have to accept it.
Hellooo :) in a vegetarian trying to become vegan but dogs and cats should not be on a vegetarian or vegan diet, maybe you could find a farm shop that that raises its own chickens organically and kills them themselves that way you no it's had a good life and it hasn't be transported live, that way your animals can still have their natural diet as eating meat for them is natural but it cuts out the cruelty xx
i love how real you are on camera, and not fake happy, like other youtubers.
Lucy just oozes sass and class and I love it
I love your youtube videos so much, it feels like you are talking to a friend :). and a massive well done for getting your dad to put vegan options on the menus! You are doing amazing things for the animals
I can understand why you took a break from MIC to focus on what you're passionate about. I admire people like you who use your platform to voice your opinions on animal cruelty and make a difference in the world. Keep it up, always supporting you!
You're obviously a stunning beauty. But honestly, your passion about veganism is even more beautiful and makes you even more beautiful. It warms my heart to hear someone speak the exact thoughts that I'm having .. I'm alone with this way of thinking in "real life" and it's so nice to be able to connect with other vegans online.
Check out "tanny raw" on youtube :) I love her!! She's my biggest vegan inspiration and I think you'll find her inspirational as well :)
My family has two cats .. (The cutest and friendliest and prettiest cats ever and I love them SO much). And every time I feed them cat food I'm like yuck .. This is disgusting .. This can't be right for them, this can't be healthy. But I haven't done research on that topic yet .. Also I'm at uni and my parents are not vegan so they don't really think outside of the box .. As I'm already arguing all the time with them about their food choices it'd escalate if I mentioned that they should change the cats food as well .. It's difficult!
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Dogs can be vegan. But I think cats need this certain amino acid, they can get sick without it, so they can't be vegan.
fayeevpt yeah but I think it's possible to supplement it in food and have healthy cats but you'd have to do your research before changing to vegan cat food
I love that you are raising awareness about animal cruelty and spreading veganism. You seem so lovely :) Please do what I eat in a days and tours of cool vegan places in London! Love the videos xx
Lucy, I recently came across your Vegan Transitions video which was suggested to me whilst watching something else & have since watched your vegan story, vegan food trials and obviously this one too. I'm so happy to find out that you're now vegan, as I am vegan too (since March) after watching Cowspiracy and many other documentaries & youtube videos on the subject. I have been an avid MIC fan, having watched it from the very beginning and sad to find out that you've left however I'm excited to hear what your plans are and wish you all the luck with them :) You were suggesting the high street brands alot and I really sugggest you watch The True Cost, which sheds light on the big fast fashion industry. It's available on Netflix and is really eye-opening about the damage caused to the environment and the workers involved. Also, I'm raising a little vegan :) x
love that you are now doing longer videos! great q and a btw 💕💕
As a very strict vegan I think it's so wrong when vegans feed their carnivorous animals on a 100% vegan diet. I think it's really cruel and completely contradictory of the lifestyle we choose. As oxymoronic as 'ethical meat' sounds - I think as long as you're getting your meat from good, organic, free range sources then I think you're doing the best you can.
I should add when I refer to meat, I meant 'meat' that encompasses fish.
polychordal my dogs are happy vegans
Your dogs aren't happy vegans. Dogs will eat what's put in front of them but don't fool yourself.
you don't know anything about my dogs! My male dog actually much prefers his food now he's not eating meat. Before he would often leave it. My vet has said that the food I give them now if far better for them than the commercial rubbish most people feed their dogs. My dogs are happy, healthy, full of energy and content. So before you go claiming anything about other people's dogs you have never set eyes on, perhaps do some research!
I loved your smile when you answered the question about vegan kids. Classic! Love it!
Very determined
Lovely watching you on You Tube, and love what you're doing for the animals. Thank you xx
Great q&a, hopefully James will come around soon! Feeling inspired to start uploading videos now!
Can't wait to find out what stuff you've been working on!! 😊❤
I'm vegan and cook my three rescue dogs their food at home too. I feel bad about buying meat for my dogs but the way I see it, is if you want a vegan animal - get a rabbit. I think the only thing you can aim towards with veganism / plant based lifestyle is minimise the damage and suffering on the earth. No one can be the perfect vegan. x
yaaaay! loved this Lucy💕
I found this video really calming 💙💙💙 I hope you're feeling better :)
Absolutely love Lucy ❤️ hoping we see you again soon on our screens! So nice to see you donate some of the money to animals, what an amazing caring person you are
Love getting to know more about you! Digby is so cute sleeping there lol hope your throat gets better ❤️
Loved the video. Check out High Carb Hannah's video how to make vegan dog food :)
u r adorable ! :) miss u on made in chelsea .. but i think you having your own youtube channel is good for you .. give you the chance to do and say what YOU want to.. you are a natural and have a beautiful face :) :) x
ps - i am veggie and loving how you are raising awareness for good causes. hugs hugs x
Love you Lucy! Good yet probs sad decision leaving MIC. Super excited to see your next chapter...
loved this video Lucy! :)
Well done for donating some of the profits from selling your leather stuff to animal charities Lucy, i was going to suggest you do so if you hadn't said that you do. Also i think you have to draw the line with pets and veganism - as you rightly say, they are naturally carnivorous and would hunt meat for survival in the wild. It's not hypocritical, it just is what it is. The only solution would be to not have pets but that's obviously not realistic. Keep doing what you do :)
Anna Bean dogs aren't obligate carnivores so do well on a vegan diet
Lucy can I just say, I'm a huge meat fan and I've watched a whole load of your CZcams today. You're already slowly but surely convincing me to be more mindful about my choices. I'm not yet convinced to cut meat entirely. But things like clothes, make up.. and some things like butter etc, I'm definitely going to change my ways! Thank you for that x
Hey Lucy. I'm a big fan of yours from the New York area.....already miss you on MIC. Anyway, I'm guessing your videos aren't intentionally made for ASMR purposes, but none the less are very calming to watch in a similar way. I like that they are both calming and informative. Would you ever consider doing an unboxing or a jewelry show and tell video? I was just wondering. Alrighty, cheers!!
Hi. My Husband is not veggie. And we do sometimes argue about it. But I make meals with qourn products and he cant tell the difference. And one day a week we eat vegan... and then I love saying ... 'by the way ... all day you ate vegan food!' 👍💕 He especially loved the Vegan Rhubarb Crumble & Custard!!😊
Its all about making slight shifts... clean food tastes so much nicer too.
'Ditched this old woman' hahah amazing
I'm so glad you touched on the vegan pet owners debate as not many do so, you are not being a hypocrite feeding your pets what they would eat naturally, it would be unfair to deprive them of meat. As you said, humans can live off a plant based diet but carnivores can't really, dogs can thrive off a mixed diet of vegetables and meats x
I know it's a hard thing to decide what your pets should eat as you're vegan. I would recommend talking to your vet about what kind of food is best for them! Love the video 😊
I'd suggest speaking to a nutritionist rather than a vet as they don't learn much about nutrition when training to be a vet. A canine nutritionist would give the best advice :) At the end of the day though we are completely different to cats and dogs, dogs are omnivores and cats are true carnivores so there is a very fine line on what is healthy for them. Personally I don't think a vegan diet is healthy for either.
I could watch Lucy for days! 💜
Love this video Lucy, don't get rid of the leather! Then the animals died for nothing, so you should make use of it then just don't buy leather again
We make my dog a stew type thing that lasts a week. It has potato, rice, carrots and peas in and also chicken livers. Chicken livers are cheap because no one wants them so if an animal is going to be killed make the most of the bby products!
Dogs can be vegan they can survive on a vegan diet you can buy vegan dog food offline, as for cats it's better to feed them raw.
I actually appreciate your honesty soo so so so much! like so many public figures and people online are so shady and dodge awkward questions, like the one about what you feed your pets, do you wear leather, etc etc, its just soooo refreshing to hear honest views and opinions, especially for a newcomer vegan like me :)) thank you!
Look into V Dog. It's approved my vets and all vegan! Supplements all the things that dogs need. We order it online for our dog.
I'm a vegan and do the same for my dog, cook fresh food including fish.
Would love to see you do some documentaries! Xx
My almost 3 year old daughter is a vegan and she's an absolute star!!! Her future is important ... and I need to do whatever I can to make it a good one 🌱❤️
love your video,thanks!!
Wow you look so pretty here! How do you keep your skin so clear???
You should check out the CZcams channel 'sweet simple vegan'. Her and her boyfriend recently got a new puppy that they're raising vegan so they might have some useful tips on how to make sure your dog gets all the nutrients he needs without having to feed him other animals. So much respect for what you're doing Lucy, spreading the vegan message and supporting cruelty free brands the way you do. It's so refreshing to see someone using their platform to make a positive difference in the world, respect!
Also...do a 'what you eat in a day video as a vegan' those videos are so popular and great to watch :)
Dogs can live on a vegan diet, cats are carnivores. However personally I wouldn't feed my dog on a vegan diet as I think naturally they would eat meat/fish if it was available in the wild so yeah :) You're doing well for you and your pets!
:-) love your q&a xxxx
don't know if u can get it in the uk or not, but look into v-dog food. cats do need meat to survive and be healthy, but dogs are omnivores so with the right balance they can actually be really healthy on a vegan diet. i switched my dog to v-dog not because of me being a vegan but because of how unregulated the dog food industry is--most of the meat (& fish) they put in dog food is crap that's been deemed unfit for human consumption--i.e. rotting or completely devoid of nutritional value. my dog's been vegan for over 6 months now and the vet says she's 100% healthy.
I've also been vegan since January.. totally relate to your opinions on leather and fur!
Regards food and beauty products really think the manufacturers need to be clear when they include animal processing included / tested on animals
Great video!!!
Amazing!
Love this video 💞
i also struggle too with feeding my cats. I normally buy them tinned salmon and give them biscuits. i have thought about buying vegan cat food but id feel like they weren't getting the proper nutrients. its a tricky one.
Thank you for answering my question about faux leather :)
I'm a vegetarian and have stopped wearing leather as like you I felt it was wrong saying I don't eat meat but I then I was wearing it??
I have a dog too which I feed mainly fish but she does have meat too which does bother me but like you I worry it will effect her health if she doesn't have it, I think you're doing the right thing xx
Would be so good if you came out with a book!!!!
I think you should feed your animals what they should be eating. Like you said if they were in the wild they'd be eating animals (meat). You shouldn't deprive them from vital nutrients. However giving them vegetables is great! Less rice as rice bloats. Dry food is great! Try salmon oil for giving them good fat nutrients and amazing coat! (Research if you don't believe me) however I give it to my dogs I've noticed a difference energy wise and on the outside. It is also good for their joints and pro longs their life :) just trying to be helpful x
You're such a lovely person
You look so pretty 😍❤️
I recently found out about an animal rescue sanctuary called 'farm animal rescue sanctuary' or 'FARS' in England near Stratford-upon-Avon. The charity take in and rescue 400 farmed animals who would else have died or been sent to slaughter. The sanctuary is run by a women and a few volunteers and need all the donations possible. I recently adopted one of their animals, a sheep called Timmy :) x
You seriously need to visit Berlin, it's pretty much the vegan capital! :)
My partner is an almost avid non-vegan. I have to compartmentalise this and just not think about it, although he will only have meat once or twice a week.
One compromise is I won't have any meat in the house, so if he wants it, we have to go to a restaurant. I will have fish in the freezer but he only has it very occasionally.
I'm just so so so happy you're doing this Lucy
Hi Lucy! What's your depop name? Loved the video btw xoxo
Rice can be quite dangerous for dogs! I would recommend cutting the rice out of your dogs diet. Fruit and veg is the best for your dog! Dried dog food can often contain meat in without explicitly saying it does. Dog food can even contain dead cats/dogs as the law/guidelines on dog food is nothing compared to human food. Feed them lot's of fruit and veg if you want them to live a long time. x
Try "Lily's". Good brand for veggie/vegan pet food!! Google it
I have two kittens and I feed them both meat. They're rescues and cats' natural diet is meat. In my opinion as long as you're not supporting breeders/mills the animals are already in existence and would be fed meat anyway, so as much as I don't like having meat in my house, it's only supporting the pet-food industry (I never buy meat/fish from the 'human' isle for them).
Love your videos! You're beautiful inside and out! Can you please make a video about where you get your vegan shoes from? I find it difficult to find good quality and trendy boots for winter! ThanksXx
I find it hard to understand how people can eat meat / animal products. I haven't had to watch videos or anything to find out how bad it is because I've loved animals from when I was a baby and I wouldn't ever eat them or enjoy anything about the whole process. We need more vegans in the world! I see a brighter future for us vegans and the next generation thanks to people like yourself Lucy.
Good Morning Lucy,
It is so obvious that you are a huge dog lover, and that you also attended with Animal Hero of the Year awards this year along with our charity founder Janey Lowes.
Janey won Vet of the year for the work she does for the Sri Lankan street dogs in providing the treatment they need that they would not otherwise get.
We would love for you to get in touch and find out more about the work that we do here.
Thanks Jessica
I believe dogs are omnivores and can thrive on a vegan diet. the oldest dog in the world in the UK at one stage was a dog who was fed a 100% vegan diet. he lived to be 189 in human years, his name was Bramble! cats i think have no sweet receptors on their tongue and are natural carnivores.
Hi Lucy!
A great luxury vegan bag option is a company called 'Matt and Nat'. Check them out!
I have a rescue dog who eats a predominantly plant-based diet, with the bulk of his diet being a dry food called Benevo, or V-Dog. We also give him cooked sweet potato, lots of veggies etc - dogs are actually omnivores! My rescue cats eat a seafood-based diet, Cats are obligate carnivores and can't absorb synthetic Taurine.
Loving your vegan-based videos and it's so good to have you in the Vegan community!
X
riccardos on fulham rd has a vegan menu and its quite good actually! not weirdly veganised tasting, just good x
Hi Lucy - I'm also a vegan and still feed my cat fish/meat. Cat's will not live off of a vegan/vegetarian diet as their body will not be able to process it and it could kill them as they would not be getting any benefits from it. :)
You shouldn't worry about what other people think of your lifestyle. Just do what feels right for you and your own morals :)
Would you ever recommend someone who's starting to learn about veganism to do it gradually.. I've been eating vegan until 5pm and just incorporating meat in my evening meal to start off with.. I used to eat meat 4/5 times a day. I'm struggling to stop all together though! X
I have a german spitz called Schatzie! Best dogs ever
Yeah I totally agree that pets should be fed meat it's just not natural for them to be on a vegetarian diet x
Humans were created to be herbivores as they have all the characteristics of a herbivore, however dogs and cats were created to be carnivores so that's the diet they should have even though it may make you feel bad
Emelie Robinson my three springer spaniels are vegan
What, like the enzymes to digest meat and a need for vitamin B12 which is found exclusively in animal products..? Come on, I'm vegan but I'm not buying into the idea that humans are natural herbivores, it's pseudoscience. All our evolutionary ancestors were omnivores so it makes no sense for us to be herbivores. The reason we don't have a lot of the characteristics of an omnivore is that we evolved using tools to kill animals.
Hi Alice, B12 can also be found in fortified cereals, marmite and nutritional yeast. Yes, humans did evolve to be omnivorous but that is not the sole reason behind tool use nor were all of our ancestral species omnivores! The main reason for a diet inclusive of meat was to gain enough calories for expensive tissues to function (in our case the brain), however nowadays it's perfectly possible to be a very healthy vegan/vegetarian given the availability of food :)
Laura I know it's healthy to be vegan, I just don't want fellow vegans going round saying stuff like "we are natural herbivores" because people will think we are silly (more than they already do...) so it will be bad for the movement. I agree with your comment :)
Oh! Yes I do agree with that :)
I really sympathise with you on the pet food issue. If it wasn't for pets I don't think I would ever have become vegan so they do play an important role even if you have to feed them some meat! I can't think of an easy way around it and it is a complicated issue. maybe buy the fish and meat that is in the reduced isle about to be chucked out...still though that's a bit dubious. it's difficult
Laughing so much when you read in your head the creepy comments. Your facial expressions are priceless
I strongly disagree with feeding carnivorous pets vegan diets. I know of dogs who have suffered greatly on a vegan diet, with hair loss, skin conditions and general unhealthiness.
Also, did you buy Digby from Harrods? I think they do still sell puppies there...
I'm in the same boat with my boyfriend. He eats meat, but he really tries to be vegan and at least vegetarian around me. He's changed so much over the last 2 years. I don't want to not be with him but I don't wanna raise kids or anything in a household with meat hiding away in the freezer
Lucy check out some vegan pet Facebook pages for advice. also there are books on vegan pets. also vegans should always rescue companion animals
As someone who has been veggie since the age of 12, I think one of the most upsetting aspects of the meat industry is just how unnecessary it all is. Unless you're going to starve to death, or you have a medical condition that requires you to have meat in your diet, then there isn't any justifiable *need* for animals to die for you. With cats however, meat *is* a necessity - they're obligate carnivores and not only don't process carbs very well, but also need certain proteins to survive. If you don't eat a burger, you'll be fine. If your cat doesn't eat meat, it will have a very poor quality of life, including blindness and heart problems, potentially even death.
Most meat in pet food *is* actually a byproduct of the human meat industry, unlike fur and leather, and often comes from animal parts that would have been destroyed - but some of it isn't necessarily what you would like your pet to eat (google 'meat and animal derivatives' if you're brave)
IMO sticking with Lilly's kitchen (and other ethically recognised brands) is the most moral thing you can do for your cat, and I would recommend talking with a vet about whether or not your breed of dog could live healthily on a meat-free diet.
MIC isn't the same without the main Watson. Think we should do a pumpkin carving collab
I think dogs can be healthy on a vegan diet with some supplements but cats have to have meat of some sort or else they will get sick! a youtuber called unnatural vegan did a useful video on the topic 😊
Matt and Nat are great for Vegan leather bags. I have one and it has lasted me 2 years so far. Feels like leather and looks like leather. They come in great designs and colours too! Check them out :)
Watch Gary Yourofsky's 'Best Speech Ever' he is a vegan activist and has a happy healthy vegan dog ☺️
So glad you are vegan and using CZcams to educate others I hope to make my own videos soon💕💕
I don't think you need to get rid of your car, i think thats over the top when we live in this non vegan world!, as animals by products are literally everywhere on modes of transport, such as plane fuel and roads etc.
Both cats and dogs are meant to eat meat, that's what they've evolved to eat. Even fish isn't necessarily the best if it's all they're getting (in terms of protein). I don't think it would be hypocritical to buy meat for them if you're not going to eat it, as long as it is from the best source where the animal has had a good life, since they're biologically made to eat meat. Whatever you decide will be the best decision you think you could have made I'm sure :)
Lucy check out Benevo and Ami - they offer amazing vegan organic pet foods. I've been feeding my dog Benevo and my cat Ami food since I got them when they were bubbas and they have always been really healthy and couldn't be happier! Their foods are nutritionally complete and balanced so great for everyday.
#inspirational
Lucy, there are vegan healthy pet dried foods available :) might be easier for you! A youtuber called Cornelia is vegan and I think she feeds her pets vegan dried food X
just a side comment, dogs are not carnivores. they are omnivores and can survive and thrive on a vegan diet, however it most definitely takes more effort from the owners point of view. someone as dedicated as you though would have no problem. don't be scared to try the diet, dogs can get the same nutrients from plant sources for sure!
Dogs are actually omnivores so they can thrive off either plants or meat, cats are carnivores and humans are herbivores :) I did a lot of research as I have a dog and wanted the best for them and the other animals too! hope that helps xx
Can you recomend a vegan hair dye? thanks
Hi Lucy, I have 2 cats and I feed them science plan cat food. It's dry and contains meat/fish but on the other hand is good for them. they are carnivores and while they like to come and sniff my vegan food it is not what they are designed to eat so I have to accept it.
come visit Australia again soon 😁🐨❤
I have three very healthy vegan springer spaniels, who are doing very well and are happy and healthy
Becarful with faux fur Hun a lot of highstreet chains have been tested to using real fur mixed with the faux 😞
Hellooo :) in a vegetarian trying to become vegan but dogs and cats should not be on a vegetarian or vegan diet, maybe you could find a farm shop that that raises its own chickens organically and kills them themselves that way you no it's had a good life and it hasn't be transported live, that way your animals can still have their natural diet as eating meat for them is natural but it cuts out the cruelty xx
Iv heard that dogs can actually thrive off a vegan diet, cats on the other hand can't! So might be worth researching into vegan dog food :)