The Benefits of Using Insect Protein Kibble in a 50/50 Raw Diet

The Benefits of Using Insect Protein Kibble in a 50/50 Raw Diet

Pet owners are always on the lookout for the best ways to nourish our dogs, ensuring they lead healthy, happy lives. A popular choice among dog owners is the 50/50 raw diet, which combines raw meat with high-quality kibble. Recently, there has been a growing interest in incorporating Percuro kibble with raw. By using Percuro kibble in the mix, you’re ensuring that there are no hidden nasties or antibiotics you might find in other formulations.

Natalie Cannon, ranked 2nd in Spaniel Championships 2019 and a Respected B Panel Kennel Club Judge, shares her experience:

"I have always used a 50/50 mixer with my raw, due to trialling and travelling with my dogs. It wasn't until the freezers went down in my house that I realized a novel protein complimented my raw feeding better than anticipated due to its high protein. It also includes all the supplements I use in my raw feeding! My dogs look well, in fact a little too well."

Why Choose Percuro?

Percuro uses the the Black Soldier Fly (BSF), a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional meat proteins. Here's a closer look at why Percuro is an excellent addition to a 50/50 raw diet:

  1. High Protein Content: BSF larvae are rich in protein, providing all essential amino acids that dogs need for muscle development and overall health. This high protein content complements the raw meat portion of the diet, ensuring a balanced and complete nutritional profile.
  2. Digestibility: Insect protein is highly digestible, making it easy on your dog's digestive system. This can be particularly beneficial for dogs with sensitive stomachs or food intolerances-or working dogs who need always need to be in tip-top shape.
  3. Environmental Sustainability: Insect farming requires significantly less land, water, and space compared to traditional livestock farming (check out our last blog post for more information). By choosing Percuro, you’re contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Key Ingredients in Percuro's Best-Selling Formula

The Adult Medium Large formula is by far Percuro’s  #1 bestseller, and for a good reason! This formula is suited for most breeds and the gentle ingredients are perfect for dogs with sensitivities. Percuro is crafted with natural, beneficial ingredients that promote optimal health for your dog. Here are some of the notable components and their health benefits:

  • Dried Potato Flakes: A great source of carbohydrates, providing energy and aiding in digestion.
  • Naked Oats and Green Peas: These grains and legumes offer additional protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, supporting overall health and well-being.
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Rich in healthy fats, extra virgin olive oil helps maintain a shiny coat and healthy skin-which is why we often see such incredible results in dog’s fur growing back!
  • Dried Brewer's Yeast: A source of B vitamins, which are crucial for energy metabolism and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
  • Flaxseed: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed promotes a healthy coat, reduces inflammation, and supports brain health.
  • Dried Beet Pulp: A prebiotic fibre that aids in digestion and promotes a healthy gut.
  • Dried Apples and Carrots: These fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre, supporting overall health.
  • MOS (Mannan-oligosaccharides) and Beta Glucans: These natural prebiotics and immune-boosting compounds enhance gut health and strengthen the immune system.
  • Dried Chicory and Chamomile: Both are known for their soothing properties, aiding in digestion and promoting relaxation.
  • Algae Oil: A sustainable source of DHA, important for brain and eye health.
  • Yucca Schidigera: Helps reduce stool odour and supports joint health.

The Perfect Blend for Optimal Health

Combining raw meat with Percuro’s insect protein kibble offers a myriad of benefits. The raw meat provides natural, unprocessed nutrients and enzymes, while the kibble delivers a balanced mix of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. This combination ensures that your dog receives all the necessary nutrients for a healthy life.

Incorporating insect protein kibble into a 50/50 raw diet is a modern, sustainable approach to dog nutrition. It offers high-quality protein, supports digestive health, and includes essential supplements that enhance your dog's overall well-being. As Natalie Cannon attests, the results speak for themselves: "My dogs look well, in fact a little too well." Join the pet parents who have finally found the answer with Percuro.

 

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"Our vets always compliment us on his shiny coat and good condition"

Our 4-year-old Cocker Spaniel had a really delicate stomach as a puppy, and we struggled to find something to suit him. Percuro Earth was a really wonderful discovery and totally suits his digestive system. He has been on this for a few years and our vets always compliment us on his shiny coat and good condition. We are often asked what we feed him and told to keep up the good work. The dry kibble is ideal for his typical spaniel behaviour of demanding his food in the morning and eventually eating it midday or even later. I am happy to leave the food out because it doesn’t attract insects and stays fresh all day if needed. The product meets our requirements for a happy dog and environmental credentials. Perfect!

'It's made it much easier feeding her!'

This is Stella! She came 2nd in the 2021 Cocker championship at just 2 years and 5 months! I’ve always struggled to feed her, especially kibble! She is now on Percuro, and she loves it, she will eat with no raw or anything!! It’s made it much easier feeding her! She looks amazing!!!!

'Thank you Percuro what a difference it has made'

Mae is a little cocker who suffers with allergies, environment and food, and now acid reflux. Mae has always been raw fed, and I’ve looked at lots of kibbles in the past, but everything has chicken in it. A friend (Nat) was trying Percuro and spoke very highly of it. With it being an insect protein, I thought it was worth the try, thinking of just adding it to her raw meal. Wow, what a difference it has made to Mae. She now has Percuro as her main full diet, split over 3 small meals a day.  We have no acid reflux, no food allergies and her environment allergies last summer seemed so much more controlled. This year we have started Canix, with hope to enter races next winter when I’m fitter 🤞🏻and we have also started some agility training. Thank you Percuro what a difference it has made.

It's actually amazing!

My dog, very minor celeb @the_foxy_margot is truly flourishing on your food. It's actually amazing. No hyperbole. Once a crusty, allergy-infested terrier, she is literally a different dog. Bursting with energy and her coat in particular, is in better condition than ever. Small breeds in particular can be really picky, but she literally wolfs it up!

We wouldn't change to anything else

We have been using Percuro for over two years. We were struggling with Sully's poo and couldn't find a food that made a difference, until we found Percuro. Sully's poo has not been a problem since and we wouldn't change to anything else.

We are so impressed

After more than a year of bad gastrointestinal issues, even on hypoallergenic food, Bram's been doing much better eating Percuro's insect-based kibble. He loves the Snappies and kibble! We were at the point of multiple vet visits (including emergency) a month and numerous tests never showing any cause, and just had to keep trying different foods on the assumption that it was dietary issue. One vet happened to have their own dog that eats an insect-based diet and recommend we give it a try. We are so impressed with (and grateful for!) the change in him and complete lack of flare-ups since he started eating it.

Percuro has corrected his tummy and digestive system

'I gave the Puppy food sample to a client of mine to try with his Rough Collie Puppy, 14 weeks old, who had a terrible digestive system, frequent runs after normal meat puppy food and was at a loss-no weight gain-poor little thing was in a real state. Percuro has corrected his tummy and digestive system and he’s gaining weight and doing so well on the food!'   -Melanie, owner of Fit and Fertile Ltd

Puppies are doing really well

Puppies are all doing really well, they have taken to the food from day one and clear the bowl every time it has been the easiest food to give them not one of them has been fussy. Every time I pick up my phone to take a photo, it has all gone and the bowl is clean!

I am very pleased, she looks pretty good now

Ivy's been on Percuro for a month or so now. Ivy is a puzzle-she loses weight/muscle very easily during the winter if she's on the wrong food. I'm very pleased with Percuro, she's put on weight and looks pretty good now. -Suzi Stephens

Plenty of energy all round-too much in some for mid summer!

I've been concerned about my dog kibble for awhile now so having heard good reports about Percuro insect based feed from several dog people I trust, I gave it a try. Really pleased with it so far. Plenty of energy all round-too much in some for mid summer! -and good firm poops! Julie Collins is fantastic for support too. She answers my many questions almost before I press send! I've been half raw/half kibble for a long while now but with the logistics of raw in the heat for a large pack of dogs, I'll be sticking to just kibble for now. -Nicki Hunter, Pursley Gundogs

My dogs look well, in fact a little too well

I have always used a 50/50 mixer with my raw, due to trialing and travelling with my dogs. It wasn't until the freezers went down in my house that I realized a novel protein complimented my raw feeding better than anticipated due to it's high protein. It also includes all the supplements I use in my raw feeding! My dogs look well, in fact a little too well. -Natalie Cannon, Ranked 2nd in The Spaniel Championships 2019, Respected B Panel Kennel Club Judge  

I can justify the price
Vellur

This 10 Kg dog food bag seems to be expensive. But I tend to believe that the fact that it has no artificial substances and the fact that it is hypoallergic can justify the price. The food for puppies weighs 10 kg and contains a large amount of hypoallergenic protein, clean of insects and free oats. It has no dyes or preservatives.

Happy doggo
Hannah

A healthy alternative protein coming from insect protein rather than animal. It is a good price, good for the planet and overall a decent dog food with a good composition. Happy we gave this a go!

What a difference this has made
Nigel

What a difference this has made! My little Griffon started to scratch and over time it got worse. We tried various things, but with no luck. Then I found Percuro. Lulu has been on this now for 3 months and the difference in her has been unbelievable.

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Martin

We started feeding the boys @percuro.earth a few months ago.Since then Herbie has not skipped one meal and actually looks excited when he sees his bowl. The enthusiasm Dave shows when he hears me opening the food is off the charts.All in all, its a thumbs up from us.

Great insect protein dry dog food
Mishka

One of my collies has a pretty sensitive digestive system so we have to be careful what we feed him, but this food didn't upset him in any way which is great. The food seems to be made from top quality ingredients and comes in a bag which is resealable to keep the food fresh.