Frequently asked questions
Vegan dog food offers a cruelty-free and sustainable alternative to traditional meat-based diets. By choosing vegan food for your dog, you can help reduce the environmental impact of animal agriculture and support ethical farming practices. It is possible to provide your dog with complete and balanced nutrition according to the requirements of its life stage by choosing a broad variety of plant based ingredients. Additionally, providing your dog with a Vegan diet ensures that it does not contain most of the common animal-based food allergens such as Chicken, Dairy, Lamb, etc. Some studies have found that providing your pet with plant based, vegan food can lead it to live younger, longer. Feel free to contact us to know more.
Dogs, having evolved from carnivorous ancestors and as such belong to the Carnivora family. However, physiologically they are omnivorous and over time their digestive and nuerological systems have evolved to adapt to a plant based diet as adopted by people around them. Dogs can thrive on a well-balanced vegan diet that meets their nutritional needs. However, it’s essential to ensure that the vegan food you choose provides adequate protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals to support your dog’s health and well-being.
Yes, dogs can obtain all the essential nutrients they need from vegan or plant-based sources with proper formulation and supplementation. Using a combination of diverse and rich plant based ingredients, it is possible to provide dogs with the entire spectrum of essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, digestible carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Moreover, The Green Dog™ includes USFDA approved food grade synthetic sources of Taurine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin B12, and D3 to ensure that your dog receives complete and balanced nutrition at all times.
The Green DogTM takes great care to ensure that our vegan dog food is not only nutritious but also delicious and palatable for your furry friend. Our formulas are crafted using high-quality ingredients and natural flavours to appeal to dogs’ taste preferences. The Green Dog™ has a natural flavour and smoky aroma that dogs relish and eat happily. However, we would like to caution that Dogs are creatures of habit. So, if you are moving your dog from another food to The Green Dog™, transition the dog to The Green Dog™ over a period of 10 days by feed 5% to 10% of The Green Dog™ along with your old food on first day to feeding it The Green Dog™ entirely by day 10. This will ensure that your dog gets habituated to the texture, shape and aroma of the new kibbles and relishes it fully while allowing his gut to adopt to the new ingredients.
Yes, The Green DogTM offers puppy formulas that are nutritionally complete and balanced to support the growth and development of young dogs. Our puppy formulas are specially formulated with the optimal levels of protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals to meet the unique nutritional needs of growing puppies. By feeding your puppy The Green DogTM, you can provide them with the essential nutrients they need for healthy growth, strong bones, and a shiny coat, all while promoting sustainability and ethical consumption.
Transitioning your pet to The Green DogTM‘s vegan diet should be done gradually over a period of 7-10 days. Start by mixing small amounts of our food with your pet’s current diet, gradually increasing the proportion of The Green DogTM‘s food over time.
The Green Dog is a 100% plant-based vegan dog food which means that it does not contain any ingredients of animal origin including dairy and fats. Therefore, no animals have been killed, harmed or injured in the process of manufacturing, packing, testing and promoting The Green Dog™. We believe in providing compassionate care for all animals, including our furry friends. Our foods are formulated for the excellent health and vitality of your dog while ensuring that no other animal is hurt or killed in the process.
No, The Green Dog™ does not include any synthetic colors, flavors, or preservatives. Instead, it features natural flavoring using hydrolyzed smoke-scented soya bean, enhancing palatability in the diet.
Yes, The Green Dog™ puppy food can provide the necessary nutrients and energy levels for pregnant and nursing dogs. Their daily intake may be 25% to 50% higher than during their normal maintenance stage. As the birth of the puppies approaches, increase the daily intake and reduce the serving size. After weaning, return to the maintenance diet within 3-4 days.
Yes, The Green Dog™ Puppy and The Green Dog™ Adult Small Bites are the ideal vegan food choices for toy breeds. Toy breeds often lead more active lifestyles with accelerated metabolisms. It’s crucial to consider their proportional food intake, and The Green Dog™ addresses this need perfectly, especially with the kibble size designed for puppies as well as small breeds.
As dogs age, they become more susceptible to digestive sensitivities, heart problems, and loss of eyesight. The Green Dog™ addresses these concerns with its naturally hypoallergenic composition and fiber-rich ingredients, effectively reducing digestive sensitivities. Additionally, it contains 0% cholesterol, controlled levels of sodium, and added L-carnitine and Taurine ensuring excellent heart health, joint health, ocular health and lower stress on ageing organs.