Methionine: Both Bonza and Noochy Poochy add Methionine. Methionine is an essential amino acid vital for a dog’s health. It contributes to skin and coat condition, eye health, heart function, and protein synthesis. Additionally, Methionine serves as a precursor to other important amino acids like taurine and glutathione, making it crucial for your dog’s overall well-being. Methionine is usually the limiting amino acid in vegan dog foods. A vet-formulated, high protein, low fat complete vegan kibble which is very popular, with versions available for all life stages – from puppy through to senior. Even accounting for the use of by-products in pet foods, the feeding of companion animals plays a role in environmental change. This is a topic that has been previously overlooked, but we have shown that pets and how they are fed should be considered alongside other actions to reduce climate change and biodiversity loss’ – Dr Peter Alexander At Noochy Poochy, we believe in the power of a plant-based diet for our furry friends. Our vegan puppy food is crafted with wholesome, quality ingredients that provide all the necessary nutrients for optimal growth and development. From essential vitamins and minerals to a balanced protein source, our formula is thoughtfully designed to support your puppy’s overall health and vitality. Additionally, Noochy Poochy receives a top rating for Nuclear and Political Donations, as its parent company is not involved in the nuclear power industry and does not donate to political parties or candidates, either directly or through a subsidiary.

Humans would have been more likely to share readily available plant-based foods with dogs, as well as meat scraps. On top of being able to call Noochy Poochy a ‘complete’ dog food we also supplement both amino acids Methionine and Taurine. In addition, we use a special combination of olive oil, rapeseed oil and linseed oil to give Noochy Poochy an Omega 6:3 ratio of 4:1. This is considered optimum for dog health. Two recent large scale studies (from the UK and USA) showed dogs eating vegan diets lived up to 18 months longer than their conventional dog food-eating counterparts, with less illnesses along the way. According to THIS™, they are the fastest-growing plant-based meat brand, recording a 333% year-on-year net sales growth in 2021. She had wanted to switch him to a vegan diet, largely for environmental reasons, but was wary, given his health issues. So she started vegan-feeding her other dog, a labrador, first.We are big believers in the power of fresh, locally sourced ingredients - which is why our chefs cook all our recipes by hand in a commercial kitchen, rather than process them mechanically at a factory.

What I wasn’t expecting was that it would almost – and I say almost because I’d be lying if I said they were completely gone – but it almost cured him of stomach issues that had plagued him for 10 years of his life,” she says. “A very happy side-effect.” Nooch blended with yeast extract give this super small size kibble a delicious cheese and marmiteflavour kibble to delight puppy and adult palates alike. Petcare’s burgeoning meat-free trend has been joined by Noochy Poochy – a sustainable brand that claims to offer the highest protein content of any vegetarian dogfood in the UK. Wilsons is not a vegan pet food company, but they have still put a lot of thought into this vegan product. It is nutritionally complete, and avoids the main allergens including soy and wheat, so a good choice for those more sensitive pooches out there. The protein comes from lentils, sweet potato, peas and rice and the fat content is good at 10%.

Made with Nooch – short for nutritional yeast – that gives the product a cheese-like flavour, Noochy Poochy has been developed to provide the nutrition dogs need without sourcing it from animal protein. I feel really privileged having Coco share my life and I hope we have a mutually beneficial relationship (as you can see, she kindly poses for me on tree stumps and I feed her lightly steamed broccoli florets in return!) Griffiths, a vet herself, is not despairing about what she sees as closed-mindedness in some of her colleagues. A vegan or plant-based diet can fulfil all of your dog’s nutritional needs, as long as it is fully balanced. We get asked this question a lot at PlantLabs and we’re always here to reassure our customers.