Answer: yes

Pepper spray is a liquid composed of capsaicin (think extracts of the hottest pepper you’ve ever had and then multiply that heat level by one million) and a liquid dispersant, either water or oil based. However, like a lot of liquids, these products may be tested on animals. Make sure to look for legitimate products with labels that clearly state, “not tested on animals.”

And if anyone can figure out why that OWS protester was holding a sign that said “pepper spray is not vegan,” I’d love to know.