This is what the Catalan company NeoNatural has thought: “we want to take care of our planet by closing the entire cycle, offering a high quality plant food with all the necessary nutrients for our dogs”, says Núria Riera, project manager of the brand. In fact, the brand’s commitment means “giving everyone options. More and more people are concerned about the climate emergency, global health issues and animal abuse. That is why we want to invite all those people who did not have options so far, to make responsible choices for their animals, with which they feel most comfortable. So they have launched NeoNatural Vegan Daily, a feed developed by veterinarians and suitable for dogs of any breed and size from 18 months that In addition, they will make the diet of those who are allergic to animal protein easier and healthier.
A product with scientific endorsement
Vegan food for dogs has several studies within the veterinary scientific community that support its benefits. Dr. Andrew Knight, one of the most recognized veterinarians in this field and a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, assures that “the important thing when feeding an animal is not so much its nature but the bioavailability and quality of the food that we give them “.
Like homemade … by vets
In the composition of NeoNatural Vegan Daily, the contribution of DHA – a type of omega 3 fatty acid essential for brain development -, which is obtained from algae, is very interesting.
As for proteins, lentils, like legumes in general, provide them with great biological quality; However, the amino acid profile of legume protein is incomplete, since
They do not contain methionine, (an essential amino acid), which is present in large quantities in cereals, such as rice. Thus, the combination of these two ingredients provides a complete protein profile of great biological value, comparable in its benefits to foods of animal origin … and without its risks.
NeoNatural Vegan Daily also contains brewer’s yeast, which provides ribonucleic acids and nucleotides, necessary for the immune system of animals considered domestic and for the development of their intestinal flora. In addition, vitamin D2 is incorporated, essential for the absorption of calcium and the correct development of the skeletal system of the animal.
Finally, buckwheat flour contains gluten and provides carbohydrates from
slow absorption, which makes it have a low glycemic index, as well as essential fatty acids Omega-6 and 8, and vitamins of group B. All preservatives are natural, such as rosemary.
Frequently asked questions about Vegan Daily and about plant food for dogs answered by veterinarians can be found on the Neonatural website. These are some of the frequent doubts:
- How do I transition to plant food?
- As with any other food for dogs and also following the recommendations of your veterinarian, the usual thing is to increase the amount of new food with the previous feed that he is eating.
- With so much legume, how will your digestions be?
- They will be very good. As the fat intake is vegetable, it makes the liver work less, since it does not require its own metabolism, and this makes digestion faster. In addition, the protein is provided in a direct, isolated and active way (with lentils, peas and brewer’s yeast). This reduces the digestion time in the stomach, avoiding heavy digestions and reducing the risk of problems derived from stomach dilation and torsion.
- Will it affect hair shine?
- Hair shine is provided by coconut oil, canola, omega 3 and vitamin B; so you can expect equally shiny hair, as well as healthy teeth without tartar (due to the crunchy texture of the kibble) and a better general state of health.
The food is sold in a 3 kg format, its packaging is sustainably manufactured and recyclable and, at the moment, it is only for sale directly through the NeoNatural website.
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