A vegetarian hot dog (sometimes referred to as a "veggie dog") is a hot dog produced completely from non-meat products. A specific kind of vegetarian hot dog, the vegan hot dog (sometimes referred to as a "vegan dog") contains no animal products whatsoever. A selection of gourmet hot dogs. ... Hens kept in cramped conditions — the avoidance of animal suffering is the primary motivation of people who become vegans A vegan is a person who avoids the ingestion or use of animal products. ...