Ethics is an important topic in the world of pet nutrition. As more and more pet owners become conscious of the environmental impact of their choices, the demand for sustainable and ethically sourced protein options for dogs is on the rise.
The demand for consumption of protein of animal and vegetable origin increases with the growth of the world population. Therefore, new sources of animal protein that are nutritious, safe and sustainable for the environment are needed.
Swapping animal products for “future foods” such as insect protein could reduce global warming, water and land use by over 80 per cent, a new study suggests.
Most pet food is based on recipes using red and white animal meats as the main ingredient mixed together with vegetables and grains, however alternative protein sources like insects, seaweed and hemp are on the rise and believed to help with allergies.
According to research by Andrew Knight, a veterinary professor at the University of Winchester, England, dogs have as good, or better, health outcomes on plant-based diets as they do when fed meat pet foods.
When finding a cricket supplier for our snacks, it was imperative that the crickets were not only premium quality, but that the farming process was honest and ethical like us. So, after much research, we found the perfect partner.
Right now, about one FIFTH of the world’s meat goes to pets. WHAAAAT!? Yep, you read that right. It’s not sustainable and it’s not necessary when there are other nutritious options available.
The shift towards sustainable pet food is really hitting its strides, and for good reason. Like human diets, pet owners have turned their attention to making more sustainable choices for their dogs, and why wouldn’t you if you could?
According to research by Andrew Knight, a veterinary professor at the University of Winchester, England, dogs have as good, or better, health outcomes on plant-based diets as they do when fed meat pet foods.
When finding a cricket supplier for our snacks, it was imperative that the crickets were not only premium quality, but that the farming process was honest and ethical like us. So, after much research, we found the perfect partner.
Right now, about one FIFTH of the world’s meat goes to pets. WHAAAAT!? Yep, you read that right. It’s not sustainable and it’s not necessary when there are other nutritious options available.
The shift towards sustainable pet food is really hitting its strides, and for good reason. Like human diets, pet owners have turned their attention to making more sustainable choices for their dogs, and why wouldn’t you if you could?
