High Protein Dry Dog Food
Protein is an essential building block that supports your dog’s muscles. Choosing a high-protein dog food gives them additional nutrients to help them through their daily activities and their recovery.
What is High Protein Dog Food?
Any dog food that is over 27% protein is classed as high-protein dog food. It is designed to support muscle growth and health without additional calories. Our high-protein dry dog food contains 28% protein from black soldier fly larvae.
Why Should You Make The Switch?
A healthy, balanced canine diet should be rich in protein. After all, it contains amino acids that are crucial for the growth of muscles, new skin cells and hair. Not to mention, protein assists in creating essential hormones and enzymes that regulate bodily functions and keep the immune system strong.
What Types of Dogs Can Benefit from a High-Protein Diet?
Our protein-packed food provides a quality meal no matter your pup’s dietary requirements. Here are some common types of dogs that love high-protein diets:
Puppies
When our puppies are growing, they need plenty of protein to develop strong muscles.
Working Dogs
Our high-protein dry dog food is ideal for dogs that work hard and, therefore, require greater amounts of protein in their diet, such as search and rescue dogs.
Senior Dogs
As your dog gets older, it struggles to maintain muscle mass but retains more fat. Therefore, a high-protein, low-calorie diet conserves muscle without increasing weight.
Overweight Dogs
If your dog is overweight and on a diet, you should increase the percentage of protein they eat so that they do not lose muscle.
Pregnant Dogs
During pregnancy, your pooch requires higher levels of protein to meet the evolving demands of their body and support the pup.
Injured or Ill Dogs
If the worst occurs and your dog becomes sick or injured, a high-protein diet can support their body to speed up the recovery process.
Sustainable High-Protein Dog Food
We believe in sustainable processes. Instead of using traditional extrusion methods requiring high temperatures and energy consumption, we manufacture our dog food using cutting-edge cold-pressing techniques. As a result, we can limit the environmental impact of our products and maximise the amino acids and nutrients your dog consumes.
We also source all our ingredients from UK farms to look after the farmers that produce them, reduce our reliance on international shipping and prevent carbon emissions. We use the wonky produce supermarkets typically reject; it is still delicious and would go to waste otherwise. Finally, all our packaging is completely recyclable.
Using Insect Protein
Our high-protein dog food uses black soldier fly larvae, which are packed with essential amino acids and nutrients. Producing 1 kg of protein with insects releases 100 times less greenhouse gas than farming beef and uses 2000 times less water.
Insect protein also has a higher digestibility than traditional sources like chicken or beef. Therefore your pooch receives all the additional protein included in our food.
Our High-Protein Ingredients
If you’re searching for top-of-the-range high-protein dog food in the UK with superior nutritional content, look no further than Bug Bakes. We craft our recipes using the highest quality ingredients.
Our Regular Option Contains:
Our Grain-Free Option Contains:
Why Choose Bug Bakes?
If you want your four-legged companion to grow big and strong, or you want to fuel their energetic play, high-protein dry dog food is invaluable. Here are just a few reasons why dog owners across the UK choose our high-protein dry dog food:
Natively Grown Ingredients
We source our ingredients from as many UK suppliers as possible, reducing our air miles.
Vet-Approved
Our high-protein dog food is approved by vets, providing you with that all-important peace of mind.
High-Protein
Our insect-based dog food provides the essential amino acids and nutrients required for your dog’s body to function properly. It is 28% protein.
Sustainable
We provide a sustainable alternative to traditional meat-based dog foods. Our insect-based foods are protein-rich and provide all the nutritional goodness your dog needs without harming the environment.
100% Recyclable Packaging
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. That is why we use recyclable packaging, helping you to reduce your carbon pawprint.
Hypoallergenic
Proteins like beef, chicken and pork are among the most common food allergies affecting dogs. Unconventional sources of protein provide an affordable and hypoallergenic option for your four-legged friend.
Prevents Plaque Build-Up
Healthy teeth and gums lead to healthy eating. Our food contains seaweed to help prevent the build-up of plaque and tartar so your dog can keep on chewing.
Promotes Digestion
With the high 5% fibre content, your pup’s gut receives all the soluble and insoluble fibres they need to support healthy digestion.
Supports Healthy Skin & Coat
With vitamins and minerals from our natural ingredients and the high-protein content of our food, your dog will have a shiny, robust coat and healthy skin.
How We Compare to the Rest
When choosing between the various available high-protein dog foods, you should consider the ratio between fat and protein. Choose a low ratio to deliver lean protein without excess fat. Our dog food has 39% protein, and, as insect protein is easier to digest than chicken or beef, your pup receives more of the added protein. Often, they cannot digest and benefit from the added protein from other foods with traditional ingredients.
What’s more, by selling directly to you, we can offer the best rates so you do not have to break the bank to afford quality, high-protein dry dog food.
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FAQ
What is the best way to transition my dog onto a high-protein diet without making them sick?
Whenever you change your dog’s diet, you should transition slowly to avoid illness. Here is a plan that your can follow:
Day 1-2: 25% new diet, 75% old diet
Day 3-4: 50% new diet, 50% old diet
Day 5-6: 75% new diet, 25% old diet
Day 7> 100% new diet
What protein content is considered high in dry dog food?
Typically, any food that contains over 27% protein is considered high protein.
Can a high-protein diet help my overweight dog?
Yes. With high-protein dog food, you can limit the amount of calories your dog eats whilst providing enough protein to maintain their muscle mass. That way, they only lose fat.