Why Insect Protein Dog Food?
The pet food industry accounts for 20% of all livestock production
Bugs come out on top...

Insects have 4% of the carbon footprint of beef, use 95% less land and 94% less water than beef for the same output of protein
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Less Land
Less than half a hectare of black soldier fly larvae can produce more protein than cattle growing on 1200 hectares
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More Zinc
Black fly larvae contains more zinc and iron than lean meat
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More Caclium
Black fly larvae contains more calcium than milk!

Feed for the Future
The UN estimates that by 2050 there will be 9.7 billion people on the planet. In order to feed this growing population, more food will need to be produced in the next 50 years than has in the entirety of human history.
Insects have become the leading contender in food production.

Your Dog Loves It
We ran a trial for 6 months before we launched Tuggs with students from Glasgow University to compare our insect-based food versus premium raw dog food.
Tuggs won, paws down.

Nutrition Guaranteed
Insects are packed with essential amino acids, fats and minerals including iron, calcium and zinc, and are rich in antimicrobial, medium-chain fatty acids which have proven gut health benefits
Insects provide a well balanced, nutritionally complete meal.
Our Secret Super Power: Insects
Did you know that 20% of all farmed livestock is used for pet food? We think that’s barking mad.
So our nosh pairs meat, fish and vegetables with insect protein to lower your carbon pawprint.
That way, we’re stuffing our furry friends with what they need and protecting our shared home.
All our recipes include black soldier fly, the secret superpower responsible for reducing your pawprint.
Resources required to produce 10kg of protein
Don't just take our word for it
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
IF TUGGS IS TRYING TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD, WHY DO THE RECIPES STILL CONTAIN MEAT?
* Olson, Lew. Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs. North Atlantic Books (2015) page 68
ARE INSECTS SAFE TO FEED DOGS?
In our trials, the students concluded that “overall, the puppies being fed the Tuggs insect protein diet had a better body condition score than those being fed a raw diet.”
WHAT TYPE OF INSECTS DOES TUGGS USE?
Read more about our insects and the research behind them here
DO VETS APPROVE OF FEEDING INSECTS TO DOGS?
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