Animal food from insects ? Sounds unusual right ? But this type of food is nature friendly, healthy and ecological. We thoroughly believe that it is the best source of nutrition for dogs and therefore we have always insisted that it should make up the core of any good dog food. But as you’re no doubt aware, meat is also becoming a huge problem for the planet. As global demand for meat increases, the meat industry is responsible for ever increasing levels of habitat destruction (to clear land for meat animal rearing and for growing the crops that feed them) and carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. Add to that the awful animal welfare that most factory-farming entails and it’s easy to see why meat alternatives are rapidly becoming one of the hottest topics in the pet food world.

Pets, however, are another matter. According to some estimates, pets consume as much as 20% of a country’s meat intake—making them a significant point of leverage for cutting back on industrial, factory-farmed meat. But how viable (or ethical) is to turn your dog into a vegetarian? Grubs might be the answer. Specifically, they use a flour made from Hermetia Illucens larvae which are raised on a vegetarian diet of food waste. This flour is then blended with vegetables like potatoes and beets, and grains such as oats (selected for their lower carbon footprint, as well as their nutritional qualities).

Eat Small is energy, strength and endurance for dogs through natural food & cold pressed trainings treats. Quality hypoallergenic and yummy gluten and grain free ingredients also suitable for food sensitive dogs. Sustainable proteins together with high levels of essential vitamins, minerals & omega fatty acids, to reduce the carbon footprint of our four-legged friend.

Hermetia illucens, an exceptional source of revolutionary proteins for pets, with a minimal ecological footprint. Our tasty dog food and treats are made from the flour of the Hermetia illucens (Black Soldier Fly) specie raised in Germany. Like fish, poultry, pork or beef, Hermetia’s nymphs are a delicious source of protein and nutrients. We chose Hermetia illucens for its rapid reproduction and growth cycle, as well as its minimal need for water, food and space. Our Hermetia illucens nymphs come from certified farms that meet all. European standards of production and hygiene for food of animal origin. They are 100% free of GMOs, hormones and antibiotics.

They fortify the heart, immune and nervous systems. They help to protect the skin integrity and to maintain an optimal mental capacity. HERMETIA provides the ideal ratio between fatty acids omega 3 and 6. See extra info about Insect based dog food.

Cats and dogs are CARNIVOROUS, which means that they need animal proteins to stay healthy and active. INSECT PROTEINS from Hermetia contain all essential amino acids that carnivores like dogs need. Cats have slightly different physiologic needs and we are preparing for them something very special with another insect protein type. Although small, many edible insects surpass the nutritional qualities of meat. Their high protein content makes them particularly interesting for active dogs.

Why insects are a good choice for dogs with food allergies or digestive sensibilities? The most commun type of food sensitivity among dogs is food allergy. It means that a dog is allergic to one or more components of its diet. Symptoms are almost exclusively skin-related (itching and scratching, loss of hair, otitis, skin infection). In 80% of the allergies, at least one type of meat protein is involved (often what is found in the regular diet : beef, poultry, pork, lamb, sometimes fish). For those cases, insect protein is an excellent choice, because it is a protein that the body has never met before. Therefore it doesn’t react to it. But insects are also a highly digestible source of protein and nutrients. Eat Small has given its dry food WALD to 50 families with dogs, so it could be tested during 7 days. 99% of the owners said that their dog’s poop was well-formed and regular during the test. Some people even said that it was smelling much better than with a meat diet!!!

Is food with insect protein considered as a vegetarien or vegan diet? No. This because insects are living animals. Nevertheless people use more and more the word entomo-veganism if they don’t eat other animal products than insects (entomo from ancient Greek entoma: insect).

For german readers : Eat Small ist die neue Generation von Trockenfutter und kaltgepressten Snacks fur Hunde aus Insektenprotein. Kostlich, nahrhaft, nachhaltig, ethisch. Hunde lieben einfach unser Haustierfutter aus Insektenprotein. Sie finden den wilden Geruch und den Geschmack unwiderstehlich. Lassen Sie Ihren Hund es ausprobieren, denn es ist eines der bestgehuteten Geheimnisse der Natur. Fleischproteine sind zu 80% an dem Auftreten von Lebensmittelallergien bei Hunden beteiligt. Insektenprotein ist eine perfekte Alternative, die hilft, die allergische Reaktion des Korpers zu stoppen. Insekten fordern eine ethische Landwirtschaft, die die Tierwelt respektiert. Sie bieten eine Alternative zur intensiven Tierhaltung als schmackhafte Quelle fur hochwertige tierische Proteine an.

Company Info
Company Name : eat small GmbH
Website : Hundefutter von Insekten
Hähnelstr. 6
12159 Berlin
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 176 562 094 75
E-Mail: info@eat-small.com
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg, Registernummer: HRB 188587 B