Because there wasn’t really such a thing as commercial dog food in Cambodia, we quickly discovered how to make nutritious dog food & treats ourselves - and even learnt how to create super effective treatments for ticks and creepy crawlies you find on your dog in a tropical climate! We soon realised the power of natural, whole-food ingredients. We quickly
became plant-based eaters ourselves and after much research, we learned that dogs are
also able to thrive on a plant-based diet like us – so this is what we fed them.
On returning to the UK with our beloved beagles, we explored the options available to feed our dogs – and we were horrified to learn what went into commercial dog
food. We found out the ingredients lists mention unknowns such as “meat and animal derivatives”, which can include things like blood, bone, feathers, embryos and semen! We
discovered that ingredients are processed mechanically at high temperatures meaning many nutrients are destroyed in the process, and artificial preservatives are added to provide a long shelf life. We were not convinced this would allow our dogs to remain healthy and
thrive. It became clear to us that while we are aware of how our own food choices affect our
health, the environment, and the lives of other animals - this was still totally overlooked when
it came to feeding our companion animals.