For the last few years, insects as a food source is becoming more popular in the dog food world.
Here are some of the reasons.
Number 1 - it's a good protein source. Some say it provides a similar and sometimes even better nutrition profile than some meats.
Number 2 - it's good for the environment. We all know that farming animals takes a huge toll on natural resources.
Number 3 - Got a dog with a sensitive tum? Insects are a novel protein. It's worth a try if you sometimes struggle with finding a meat that doesn't cause your dog irritation.
In this tasty treat - these fly larvae are mixed with glucosamine - that supplement that many joints benefit from. I won't say that one of these chews will have your dog running around the lounge like a puppy again but in combination with high quality food these treats will top up levels of that helpful additive.
Ingredients: 98% black soldier fly larvae, 2% guar seeds.
Additives per kg: 9.5g glucosamine.
Analytical components: Proteins - 39.5%, Crude fat - 19.3%, Humidity - 12%, Crude ash - 8.1%, Crude fiber - 6.8%
Size: 1 piece (roughly 20g)