4 Reasons to Favour dog food with Insect Protein
Many dog owners who hear about our dog food with insect protein for the first time have initial doubts and wonder whether this unusual ingredient is really suitable for a species-appropriate dog diet.
They may feel the same way and wonder whether insects can provide their dog with the protein it needs or whether the unusual ingredient may even harm it in the long run.
Of course, we can understand your concerns. However, we have deliberately chosen insect protein as an ingredient in some varieties of our dog food.
If you take an open approach to the subject, it quickly becomes clear that insect protein has a number of advantages. We would like to explain the most important of these in more detail below.
Insect protein convinces with quality
The insect protein for our dog food is made from the larvae of black soldier flies. It contains all amino acids essential for dogs, which your quadruped has to take in through its food.
Thanks to its complex amino acid profile, the insect protein can be utilised by your dog in an excellent way, so that an optimal protein supply is guaranteed. This pays off in terms of skin and coat health, the dog's defences, and muscle maintenance, among other things.
Insect protein is hypoallergenic
Insect protein not only convinces with its high quality and good digestibility. It is also particularly easy to digest and, in contrast to conventional protein suppliers such as beef, has practically no allergy potential.
Insect protein is therefore ideal for the needs-based nutrition of dogs with feed allergies, as well as generally nutritionally sensitive four-legged friends who often have problems with their normal food.
Insect protein is free from antibiotic residues
The use of antibiotics is an integral part of intensive livestock farming. In contrast, the larvae of the black soldier flies do not get sick, so that their breeding is completely without antibiotics and therefore no residues of the medication can get into the dog food and harm your dog in this way.
Insects are a sustainable source of protein
At Bellfor, we not only pay attention to quality, but also to sustainability. For this reason, we obtain a large part of our raw materials from regional suppliers.
However, this does not change the fact that modern factory farming has developed into a considerable burden on the environment. At present, more than 70 percent of all agricultural land is already being used either directly or indirectly for keeping farm animals.
In addition, cattle in particular produce huge quantities of methane during their digestion, which, as a greenhouse gas, contributes significantly to climate change.
In view of the ever-growing world population and the steadily rising standard of living in large emerging markets such as China, the demand for meat and the associated environmental problems are very likely to increase even further in the coming years.
Against this background, insect protein as an ingredient in dog food is an excellent alternative. This is because the larvae of Hermetia illucens require little space and can be fed with vegetable waste. In addition, waste from production can be used as a natural fertiliser, further minimising the environmental impact.
Our conclusion about insects in dog food
As you can see, insects as a raw material for dog food have many advantages from which both your dog and the environment can benefit. Despite possible reservations, it is therefore worth giving the subject a chance. We promise you that your dog will love our insect-based dog food.
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