There are a few reasons why we include meat and fish with our insect to create our food.

Firstly, there are considerations from a nutritional perspective: a dog’s diet needs a wide spectrum of amino acids, and as such offering one single protein source would not provide the required variety needed for optimal health for our pups. Feeding several different types of proteins ensures that our furry friends have a more balanced diet and it ensures that they are obtaining all the vital nutrients required to maintain their health.

Similarly, we are cautious that many dogs can be fussy with their food, and varying their diet will help to stimulate their appetite and increase their interest in a wide variety of ingredients.

From a health perspective, limiting a dog’s protein choices can result in food allergies: feeding one protein source over time is purported to increase the probability of dogs developing intolerances. Although a variety of insects could be used instead of a fortification of meat and insects, currently there are limited insect farms, with only one producing fresh insects in the UK which makes it difficult to source suppliers. This may be addressed in the future as the insect market continues to grow.