A mix of meat and plant-based ingredients 

Dogs are what you might call ‘flexible carnivores’. Meat has been part of their diet for a long time. However, plant-based ingredients are a great supplement for their diet. Potatoes and vegetables allow dogs to get all the right kinds of vitamins and fibres. Studies show that dogs can thrive on a partly plant-based diet. This is of course even more true for actual herbivores, such as rabbits, hamsters and other small animals. At the other end of the spectrum are cats. The feline species are carnivores. However, plant-based ingredients are a great supplement for them as well. In conclusion: healthy petfood consists at least partly of plant-based ingredients, depending on the animal. 

Discovering the right petfood formula

As stated before, diet plays an important part in a pet’s health. This makes it worthwhile to invest time and energy in discovering the right petfood formula. There is no “one” formula. For starters, this formula differs per pet (dogs require other vitamins than cats or horses). Pet owners also might value different things for natural healthy dog food, like price, colour or sustainable ingredients. Regardless of which petfood formula you choose, it is recommended that plant-based ingredients are a part of them. Plant-based petfood is the future: it is healthy, sustainable and the options are endless.

These are healthy dog food ingredients

• Carrots have a healthy image for a reason. These vegetables are full of vitamins. The unmistakable orange colour of carrots is also a plus: this gives petfood an appetizing colour. While colour is not that important for pets themselves, it is for owners. It's a factor for how pet owners perceive quality and nutritional value and thus influences purchasing. 

• Potatoes should be considered in any petfood. It is the most often used source of plant-based petfood ingredient for a reason. Apart from its nutritional value, potato improves the petfood’s texture and is gluten-free.

• Chicory is derived from Inulin production. One of the great things about this plant-based ingredient is its positive impact on an animal’s bowel function. So, chicory certainly qualifies as a healthy dog food ingredient.
  
  

Healthy for both pet and planet

Sustainability is for many pet owners (almost) as important as health. As a producer of petfood, it is necessary to incorporate this into both your ingredients and production process. After all: sustainability is not a trend, it is here to stay. Do both at the same time by selecting natural plant-based ingredients that are produced from sustainable co-products! It gives your petfood an edge over competitors; dog owners a happy feeling; and (most important of all) it is beneficial for a dog’s health.

Simple guidelines into becoming more sustainable:

• Using plant-based ingredients in your petfood instead of meat. Vegetables have a lower impact on the earth than meat. 

• Minimise food waste by incorporating co-products into your formula. 

• Reduce environmental impact by creating a sustainable production process. For example, Duynie solely uses residual heat and green electricity.
   

Healthy petfood ingredients 

Are you looking for healthy and natural dog food ingredients? Or healthy petfood ingredients in general? You are at the right location. Duynie is a specialist in plant-based ingredients. We have a large assortment of possible ingredients, from potatoes to carrots and chicory. We gladly assist you in finding the right petfood formula. Duynie believes in healthy and sustainable petfood.