Every day, more than 10,000,000 dogs are fed in Germany. Dog food that is meat-based is usually put in the bowl. This is the standard and will not surprise anyone. Dogs are semicarnivores so they require adequate amounts of animal proteins.
It is worth looking for alternatives to meat production in order to reduce the environmental impact. The dog food manufacturer BellforIt offers a unique solution with its insect-based products.
Problems caused by intensive livestock breeding
Long gone are the days where farm animals lived happily outdoors. Factory farming is the norm. This is not just a source of great suffering for the animals. Factory farming also puts a great strain on the environment.
More than 75% of all agricultural land today is used for livestock farming, or the cultivation and production of animal feeds like soy. Meat production also requires large amounts of water and cattle produce huge amounts of methane. It is a greenhouse gas that has a greater impact than CO2.
Insects offer a sustainable alternative.
Given the problems discussed, which aren’t all of the environmental harm caused by factory farming, and the ever-growing global population, it is hightime to look for other food sources. This applies not only to humans but also to dogs.
Bellfor, which offers vegan dog food from many manufacturers, has developed a variety of dog food that includes insects as the protein source.
The larvae of Hermetia Illucens (black soldier flies) are used for this purpose and offer many benefits in terms of environmental protection.
This includes, in particular, the following:
- The larvae occupy only a fraction of the space.
- The insects require significantly less food.
- The larvae don’t produce methane during digestion.
- Their breeding does not require antibiotics.
Is insect protein healthy for dogs?
Responsible dog owners know that healthy dogs require a high level of nutrition. Bellfor insect-based dog foods are a good example of this, as they contain all essential amino acid and have a high biological worth.
It is also very digestible and very nutritious. It is ideal for feeding nutrition-sensitive or allergic dogs because it has not been used in dog food.
Bellfor’s range includes dry food, wet food and insect-free snacks for dogs. You can also find natural food supplements that contain insect protein or fat. It is therefore simple to make a permanent, complete switch. This is good news for dogs’ well-being as well as the environment.
