Do you remember thinking, as you watched your pet eat, that it was a bug? Black soldier fly larvae can make this a reality. They are no longer just for the backyard birds. Instead, they have become a gourmet treat for your animals.
Black Soldier Flies Larvae? What an odd name. We will stick with BSFL or just say “those wriggly creatures.” It’s hard to believe, but these grubs are full of nutrition. You can feed your dog a grub that is rich in protein, high in calcium, or dripping with fatty oils to make their coats shine. If you’ve ever seen the glow in the dogs at the dog parks, they ask: “What’s your trick?”
Let’s take a look at why BSFL just might be the pet treat that your pets never knew they needed. Imagine you feed Fido Whiskers a food similar to what their ancestors consumed in the wild. These larvae will make your pet’s digestive tract hum.
Another buzzword is sustainability. BSFL scored high in the green category because they are reared from food waste. As if by magic, yesterday’s food waste transforms into today’s gourmet meal. This isn’t cheap garbage; it’s high quality. Tossing BSFL onto your pet’s menu could decrease their pawprint, which is a dream.
Do not go overboard. Some might be frightened by the idea of food containing insects. Most of us were warned as children about insects on their vegetables. Why not pets? We aren’t fussy like them. You can be sure that dogs will eat whatever they like when you are not watching. Cats? There’s been a lot worse. It’s true that the larvae were bred and raised in clean environments.
Have fun with your pets’ diet by adding BSFL (or larvae), either as a regular treat, or in their pet food. Imagine Rover’s joy when you rip out those wriggly bits. Mittens looks on in shock, trying to work out whether this birthday is the greatest ever.
Let’s chew on this little thought: Introduce new food in small amounts. Willie Wonder Dog does not need an upset stomach. Start slow, pay attention, and then make adjustments. Change can make pets just as finicky about it as people.
It could be funny to you to chuck insect larvae onto the supermarket shelf. Not something you will see everyday in your neighborhood grocery. We’re left wondering if it is an exciting episode of a “Pet-culinary Adventures”. Indulging in this modern food is like taking a giant leap toward a healthier, more environmentally friendly choice. Then, there’s no reason to leave.
When Buttercup next looks you in the eye with “you got any new treats?” With this expression you can present a wriggly surprise that is delicious. We have to say that the little critters managed to get their way into your heart.