In 2022, they launched Noochy Poochy puppy with the correct addition of Arachidonic Acid for puppies. INGREDIENTS All of this research is incredibly reassuring and dogs’ human companions are certainly beginning to see some of the positive results a plant-based diet is having on their canine compadres.

When it comes to choosing the right dog food, considering the health and well-being of our dogs is of paramount importance. In this article, we will provide a thorough comparison of two popular vegan dog food brands – Noochy Poochy Dog Food and Bonza. Both brands share a commitment to animal welfare and the environment, making them ideal choices for conscious dog owners. However, there are key differences between them that can help you decide which one aligns better with your dog’s nutritional needs, your values and what you can afford for your dog’s best health and nutrition. Nutritional Comparison Organic Quinoa (35%), Sweet Potato (26%), Kale (9%), Organic Oats, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flaxseed Oil, Pea Protein, Minerals, Organic Cranberry Powder (1%), Organic Dried Shiitake Mushrooms, Brewer’s Yeast, Organic Sea Kelp Powder, Chicory Root Extract (as a source of fructo-oligosaccharides (prebiotic FOS; 0.07%)), Chicory Meal Unfortunately, in tandem with pet dog numbers increasing across the globe, more consumers are opting for premium meat based diets, made with prime meat (i.e. the same meat that would be deemed suitable for humans). People cite different reasons for moving their dogs to a plant-based diet. Some of the concerns are ethical – the owners are usually vegan themselves. There is also the issue of sustainability: pets consume a fifth of the world’s meat and fish, although much of that is a byproduct of meat production for human consumption. Increasingly, however, people are putting their pets on vegan diets for their health. Vitamins: Vitamin A 6,100 IU, Vitamin D3 1,000 IU, Vitamin E 65 mg, Taurine 650 mg, L-Carnitine 60 mg. Trace Elements: Zinc (as Zinc sulphate monohydrate) 45 mg, Iron (as Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 15 mg, Copper (as Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 2.5 mg, Manganese (as Manganous sulphate monohydrate) 5 mg, Iodine (as Calcium iodate, anhydrous) 0.6 mg, Selenium (as Sodium selenite) 0.15 mg. Amino Acids: DL-Methionine 1,220 mg

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Up to now, no vegan puppy food has been formulated to contain all 3 Omega fatty acids (EPA, DHA and Arachidonic acid) set out in the FEDIAF nutritional guidelines as recommended for puppy growth and development. This is why no vegan puppy food has claimed ‘complete’ before. I have provided below a list of some of the dog foods that may look vegan, perhaps because some are referred to as ‘plant-based’, but that are actually vegetarian. All of these alternatives are talked about as ‘healthy’ options, and as dog lovers trying to do the best for our dogs, it is easy to be drawn in by such claims.

Over those last 14,000 years, their insides changed to be able to deal with and process grains and vegetables efficiently. Vets and nutritionists on the whole agree that it’s the nutrients, not then source [that matters]. The amino acid arginine is the same whether it came from a turkey or a soybean." ​Today we’ll be examining plant-based/ vegan dog food, grain-free dog food, and hypoallergenic dog food – whether they are as good for your dog as they claim and what you should look out for when choosing between them.