Why insects?

Insects are amazing creatures. Did you know that they are extremely rich in proteins, and that they thrive on organic waste? They are one of our greatest upcyclers and can transform food waste into high-quality protein for your dog or cat, while putting far less pressure on our planet. Read more about the beneftis with insects for your dog, cat or our planet below, or dive deeper and learn about our insects and production.

Benefits for the dog

Insect protein comes with many benefits for your four-legged friend. It is a high quality and novel protein-source, which can be beneficial for dogs with food allergies or sensitive stomachs. Our food is based on the research that has been done on black soldier fly for dogs, which shows very good results:

Contains all the dog's essential amino acids
High digestibility
Kind to the stomach

Benefits for the cat

Our complete insect-based cat food covers all the nutritional requirements for an adult cat has to be healthy and happy. With carefully selected natural ingrediens, our diet also help prevent urinary tract diseases and reduce stress.

Novel and high-quality protein
Supports urinary tract health
Helps reduce stress

Benefits for the planet

Our pets account for about 25% of meat consumption - yes, you read that right, 25%! Insects are an extremely resource-efficient protein source compared to other animal protein sources, and are considered one of the necessary solutions for a sustainable future on our planet.

Up to 94% lower carbon dioxide emissions
Up to 93% lower consumption of water and land area
Takes advantage of food waste in production

Research

At petgood, we base all products we develop on research and science. Product development and research is led by our veterinarian, Dr Nicky Sluczanowski, here with her cat Autumn. Curious about the research behind our products and Black Soldier Fly as a protein source for cats and dogs?

Our insects

One of the most common questions we get is what kind of insect is included in our products. This is a question we love to get - our insects are something we are proud of and happy to tell you more about!

The short answer: black soldier fly.

The long: Visit our insect page!

Our production

Our feed is manufactured in the Netherlands, to minimize transport from our insect farm which is also located there. All ingrediens are traceable and 99.9% of the content comes from Europe.