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I was not discussing the philosophy of cats. Cats can not survive, let alone thrive, on a plant based diet. They require meat as a part of their biology.
https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/cats-are-carnivores-so-they-should-eat-like-one/
You literally just said " they don’t really jive with a vegan lifestyle" They can't chose it for themselves.
That's not necessarily true, they just need the nutrients. Research in the last 4 years contradicts that claim.
I think there may be a language barrier here. Stating cats don't "jive with a vegan lifestyle" is referring to the lifestyle of the individual with the cat, not the opinions cat themselves. A few studies in a controlled environment were they kept cats alive is not the same as what's best for the cats. There are definitely ethical concerns with attempting that at home.
You’re calling cats “vegan” when that’s not possible.
A cat isn’t going to care about the animals they hunt.
I literally didn't. There is clearly a barrier that can't be surpassed here, so I'll disengage. Best of luck to you.