Stomach problem?
A common symptom of food allergies is that the dog experiences gastrointestinal problems, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation, which is, of course, very troublesome for both the dog and the owners.
Healthier stomach and well-being dog
By switching to insect-based food, the owners who participated in the study experienced an improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms, such as firmer stools and fewer episodes of vomiting and diarrhea.
During the spring of 2024, Petgood collaborated with Ellinor Hammarberg, a student in the Animal and Sustainability program at SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. For her thesis, Ellinor conducted a study on our customers.
Feeding insect protein to dogs with food allergies: from the pet owner’s perspective.
“Pet owners’ perception of feeding dogs with diagnosed food allergies a diet based on insects was predominantly positive. 79% of the pet owners with dogs diagnosed solely with food allergies reported that all symptoms improved.
Ellinor Hammarberg, SLU, 2024