Insect-based premium food - puppy

COMPOSITION: Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) (30%), naked oats, peas, corn, olive oil, dried potato, brewer’s yeast, minerals (dicalciumphosphate, calcium carbonate, sodium chloride), dried seaweed, DHA dried algae (0.5%), dried tomato, linseed oil, inulin (source of fructooligosaccharides (FOS)) (0.2%), dried beetroot, dried carrot, dried kale, dried parsley, yucca schidigera (500 mg/kg).

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS: Crude protein 26.0%, crude fat 14.0%, crude ash 8.0%, moisture 8.0%, crude fiber 4.3%, omega 6 1.9%, calcium 1.1%, phosphorus 0.9%, omega 3 0.5%.

ADDITIVES (/kg): Vitamins: Vitamin A (18000 IU), Vitamin D3 (1700 IU), Vitamin E (200 mg), Trace elements: copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) (5mg), zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) (65mg), iron (Iron(II) sulphate, monohydrate) (50mg), manganese (manganese (II) oxide) (35mg), iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous) (1.5mg), selenium (sodium selenite) (0.1mg), taurine (100mg), L-carnitine (300mg), Antioxidants: Contains natural antioxidants.

METABOLIC ENERGY: 3510 kcal/kg ME.

PRODUCTION: Our insect protein is sourced from The Netherlands. Except for insect protein, we only use EU-sourced plant based ingredients, with the exception of yucca schidigera which comprises 0,01% of our diet and is grown in California. We also produce our food in The Netherlands, in close proximity to the insect facility.

In the pictures above, you can see approximate monthly needs for puppies of different sizes and ages. If you want a tailored recommendation for your pup, fill in our easy feeding planner.

A table for pregnant and nursing dogs can be found here.

Insects are incredibly nutrient-rich. They are an animal protein source, rich in the same essential nutrients that your puppy would get from traditional meat. This means that insects contain all the protein and amino acids your dog needs to grow, get energy and build muscles.

As a bonus, the black soldier fly larvae have high digestibility, which means that your pup can easily digest and absorb the valuable protein. On top of that, our amazing insects also provide essential fatty acids and minerals!

Our puppy diet contains higher levels of a specific omega-3 fatty acid called Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA is essential for a healthy development of the puppy's brain, retina and nervous system

Our diets contains healthy dietary fibers and prebiotics from natural sources, which has proven beneficial effects on the intestinal bacterial flora. Just like in humans, research has shown how a healthy intestinal flora in dogs has positive effects on the body's well-being and general immune system. Nutrients that feed the good bacteria in the gut are called prebiotics. Our feed contains several natural prebiotics, to give the good intestinal bacteria optimal conditions to thrive. Dietary fiber contributes with an increased feeling of satiety, a healthy movement of intestines and passage time of the feed. In our feed, among other ingredients, beetroot contributes with natural dietary fibre. This, in combination with our products being naturally gluten free, make them extra kind to the digestive system.

Our products are packed with nutrition from natural and carefully selected ingredients, and added vitamins and minerals. Insects is our only animal ingredient - the rest is plant based. Our insects are resistant to disease and grow quickly on their own. Thanks to this, our production is completely free of unwanted substances such as antibiotics and growth hormones.

We always follow the latest scientific recommendations on nutrition when creating our recipes. Our products are developed by our own team of vets and small animal nutritionists to ensure the best possible nutrition for dogs and promote their health. Additionally, in collaboration with leading universities, Petgoods' veterinary team is actively advancing research on insect protein.

We only use a single and novel animal protein source in our feed – the black soldier fly larva. Thanks to this, the risk of an allergic reaction is lower.

During the spring of 2024, Petgood collaborated with a student from SLU to investigate how dog owners of dogs with food allergies perceived their dog's symptoms after switching to an insect-based diet.

The results for dogs with only food allergies showed that 79% of pet owners reported improvement in all symptoms (itching/skin irritation/red paws, ear infections, coat problems, and gastrointestinal symptoms) after switching to the insect-based diet.

Read more here

If you have an allergic dog, always discuss food or treatment changes with your veterinarian.