Interested in Trying plant-based Dog Food? Good idea!

Millions of pet parents have switched their dogs to a plant-based diet and 2021 is projected to be the biggest year ever for dogs going plant-based!

Just like humans, the scientific community classifies dogs as omnivores.

There is a wide misconception that we need to feed meat to our dogs. But dogs don’t need meat, they need quality protein!

Contrary to popular belief, complete proteins aren’t only found in meat. High quality plant proteins such as yeast, fungi, and algae are complete proteins, meaning they contain the 10 essential amino acids a dog needs to obtain from diet. Amino acids work for dogs in the same way they do for humans. They help dogs build muscle, produce hormones, and fight infection.

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The influencers in this video understand that your dog’s health is directly impacted by the food they eat. That’s why it’s so important to select a food that best suits their needs. Wild Earth’s plant-based kibble is formulated to not only exceed nutritional standards, but also to alleviate many health issues caused by meat-based formulas.

At Wild Earth, we've created a delicious, high protein, completely plant-based dog food (and dog treats!). We've made a radically better food for dogs with 31% complete protein, superfood ingredients and zero junk that is a delicious flavor dogs love!

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Our recipe was created by scientists, nutritionists, and veterinarians. We uphold transparency by using recognizable real ingredients and every single ingredient in our formulation has a purpose.

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why go plant-based?

So, dogs can get their protein from a variety of sources - great. But, why should you switch to plant-based? How about fewer allergies, better digestion, and more energy? Not to mention you’re helping the planet.

Seriously. Plant-based dog food isn’t just ok for your dog, it’s healthier.

Allergies

The #1 cause of dog food allergies is MEAT. And not just beef - chicken, turkey, fish and pork - they’re all on there. Switching to Wild Earth’s plant-based protein can help alleviate itching and scratching, constant paw licking, red bellies, eye discharge, chronic diarrhea, and more. It’s the biggest reason pet parents are switching to Wild Earth!

Digestion

Does your pup have trouble with digestion? It’s incredibly common because most food relies on meat for protein - and meat doesn’t have any fiber. Dog food companies end up putting the bare minimum of fiber in and our dogs pay the price. Our food is high in fiber - which helps dogs with digestion, happy tummies, being regular and even immunity!

Energy

Wild Earth’s vet-developed, science-backed dog food is high in protein, high in fiber, and rich in superfoods like chickpeas, sweet potato, and spinach. This combination keeps your dog’s weight at an optimal level and their gut feeling good - which gives them the energy to run, jump, play (and eventually cuddle!) all day long.

Planet

The over-reliance on meat in dog food is responsible for 25-30% of the environmental impact of meat consumption in the United States.

Video: Does My Dog Need To Eat Meat?

Our relationship with dogs dates back 15,000 years, and for most of that history, we’ve been feeding them food off our plate. Before the industrial revolution, it would have been rare for dogs to be fed meat, as it was a premium commodity. In the 1850s, supermarket dog food came on the scene and the pet food industry was born.

Contrary to popular belief, complete proteins aren’t only found in animal products. High quality plant proteins such as yeast, fungi, and algae are complete proteins, meaning they contain the 10 essential amino acids a dog needs to obtain from diet. Amino acids work for dogs in the same way they do for humans. They help dogs build muscle, produce hormones, and fight infection.

Fermented yeast protein is the dog food of the future. Wild Earth’s pet food provides all essential amino acids without the need for animal suffering, and puts the debate to rest once and for all over what kind of food dogs really need to thrive.

The secret behind Wild Earth's high-protein, plant-based dog food is the #1 ingredient on our nutrition label: YEAST. These “tiny miracles” are miniature protein factories—they pump out ultra-high quality protein, grow easily at scale, and require radically fewer resources.

The protein generated by our yeast is of the highest quality and contains all 10 essential amino acids dogs need, so it’s every bit as nutritious as meat-based protein, with none of the downsides.

Yeast is also a great source of healthy fiber and probiotics. Dogs eat our plant-based based kibble and thrive!

Conventional pet foods made with animal meat have tested positive for — or been recalled due to — contaminants ranging from euthanasia drugs to mad cow disease to salmonella to cockroaches to e Coli.

Our pets deserve so much better. This is why we set out to make a truly plant-based and “clean” protein: it offers the complete nutrition our dogs need, with none of the scary contaminants that plague conventional pet food.

Video: Yeast - A plant-based Dog Food Protein

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Thousands of dog parents have switched their dog's food to Wild Earth. We know it’s not simple to consider a new brand — so we’re here to make it easy.

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Our 5-star reviews show that most dogs immediately prefer us to their prior brand, and the health benefits of a vegan diet are clear after only a few days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Earth plant-based Dog Food

Is a plant-based dog food diet healthy?

It's often thought that dogs are exclusive meat-eaters. This belief stems partly from the fact that dogs are related to wolves, and from the fact that dogs belong to the scientific order Carnivora, which includes wolves and other meat-eating species. Despite its name, this order also includes herbivores and omnivores, such as giant pandas and raccoons, according to Tufts University's Cummings Veterinary Medical Center.

The truth is that dogs have evolved a number of differences from wolves over the millennia. One of those differences, according to a study published in Nature, is that the genomes of dogs have evolved to not only enable them to digest plant-based starches, but to thrive on foods that include a wide variety of ingredients including fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains, meats, poultry, fish and more, making them true omnivores.

Where do dogs get protein, if not from meat?

Dogs can get their protein from multiple sources, because dogs are omnivores — scavenging omnivores, to be exact. Science shows that dogs evolved alongside humans over tens of thousands of years, developing gut enzymes that allow them to digest a wide variety of foods.

From a biological perspective, dogs lack most of the metabolic adaptations to a strict diet of animal flesh that is seen in true carnivores such as cats or ferrets. Compared to true carnivores, dogs produce more of the enzymes needed for starch digestion, and can easily utilize vitamin A and D from plant sources, just as people do.

The truth is, that the digestive system of dogs (and humans) doesn’t care where the protein comes from — it matters that the protein is complete, high quality, bio-available, and easily digestible. In independent studies, our dog food tested high in digestibility, meaning your dog absorbs all the needed healthy protein and nutrients with every meal.

Don't dogs need essential fatty acids only found in meat?

Essential fatty acids (such as omega 3, 6, 9) can be found in both plant and animal sources.

Healthy oils and fats, such as those found in canola, sunflower and flaxseed, are an essential part of any dog’s diet. Oils derived from plant sources provide a healthy mix of unsaturated fat (source of energy) and omega fatty acids -3, -6, -9, which are important for maintaining healthy skin and a radiant coat.

Why is Wild Earth Plant-Based Dog Food better than other plant-based recipes?

While there are some common ingredients to other plant-based diets, our food provides higher levels of specific nutrients - such as proteins, digestible fibers and omega fatty acids - than other options.

Is Wild Earth Clean Protein Dog Food AAFCO Approved?

Yes, Wild Earth Clean Protein dog food meets the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance.

Wild Earth believes this is a baseline requirement and will always strive to exceed AAFCO guidelines.

Furthermore, we have taken both AAFCO and European guidelines into account in the development of our formulation to ensure exceptional product quality and safety.

Weight	Cups/Day	Recommendation
2 – 5 lb	¼ - ½	1 Sm Bag / 6 Weeks
5 – 10 lb	½ - ¾	1 Sm Bag / 4 Weeks
10 – 20 lb	¾ – 1½	1 Sm Bag / 4 Weeks
20 – 30 lb	1½– 1¾	1 Lg Bag / 6 Weeks
30 – 40 lb	1¾ – 2½	1 Lg Bag / 5 Weeks
40 – 50 lb	2¼ – 2¾	1 Lg Bag / 4 Weeks
50 – 60 lb	2¾ – 3¼	1 Lg Bag / 3 Weeks
60 – 70 lb	3¼ – 3½	1 Lg Bag / 3 Weeks
70 – 80 lb	3½ – 4	1 Lg Bag / 3 Weeks
80 – 90 lb	4 – 4¼	2 Lg Bags / 5 Weeks
90 – 100 lb	4¼ – 4½	2 Lg Bags / 4 Weeks
Over 100 lb	4½ + ¼ per each additional 10 lb