Feed For Thought

31/05/2024

Highlights from an article written in the Pet Food Industry news recently. Yes, this article quotes the founder of a company with a vested interest in insect protein, yet it also highlights some of the incredible benefits of insect protein in dog food.

The article also makes the point that although millions of people across the globe eat insects (deliberately and incidentally), some people are squeamish about the idea but dogs aren’t. It’s just meat to them.

A more sustainable and nutrient dense meat. Even if you’re squeamish, it’s worth the conversation.

https://www.petfoodindustry.com/insect-based-cat-and-dog-food/article/15670490/7-insectbased-pet-food-health-benefits-beyond-nutrition

07/03/2024

Thanks Helen!!!
Love the support from Feed For Thought’s loyal pack.

14/02/2024

Dogs are thriving on our nutrient dense insect protein. If you’re looking for a more natural, healthier option for 2024, try this now.
Lightly cooked now available, dry food back next week!

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13/02/2024

Your dog gets the benefits of the WHOLE protein, chitin and medium chain fatty acids. Nature gets a protein that doesn’t cost the earth.

Share this if you believe, as we do, that when we know better, we can do better.

Lightly cooked fresh food available NOW! Dry food available next week. We’re back!!

08/02/2024

We can learn a lot from nature and how animals engage with it. Sometimes animals are the role models humans need. Many animals get great protein from insects, and so can our pets. They’re part of an incredible circular system where much needed resources are turned into more resources. Try it. I dare you 😉
Share this! It’s totally worth it.

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15/01/2024

Our future is tied to the planet. It’s shared seas, vast lands and common air connect us through food, culture and sport. Home to amazing, abundant life, the planet is also a powerful climate system with the ability to house us and all living creature comfortably, or not. We can all make choices that nourish us and future generations.
Protect our planet for good. Jump onboard to make a small choice for planetary health.

23/12/2023

Sooo many good dogs. How lucky are we humans.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Thank you for your support, the laughs and your kindness.

21/11/2023

Here’s beautiful Canberra local trying our new fresh food.
It’s lightly cooked by hand and tastes great. 
What’s more, it’s less processed than dry food so even better for your dog.
Check out the ingredients:

✔️SUSTAINABLE PROTEIN (black soldier fly larvae)
✔️Sweet Potato
✔️Broccoli
✔️Carrots
✔️Spinach
✔️Beetroot
✔️Barley
✔️Brewers Yeast
✔️Microalgae
✔️Canola Oil
✔️Fish Oil
✔️Vitamins and minerals

Feeding fresh in all or part of your dog’s diet is a positive step for your dog’s health. We are the only maker of fresh dog food in Australia that uses black soldier fly larvae as the meat protein. That means your dog is eating its way to a healthier life and a healthier planet. Could it get any better?
Available on the website VERY soon!

19/11/2023

Is all protein created equal?
Not exactly. Some is more digestible for dogs than others. Insect protein, for instance, is highly digestible and unlike other meat proteins, is better for the planet.
This surprised many of the fine folk we met . They loved the idea of nourishing their dog while reducing their impact on the planet.

Thanks for the visit, Agnes!

05/11/2023

Teddy is on a mission to clean up every bite and the planet - one crunch at a time.
Insects are nutritious with a fraction of the carbon footprint.

30/10/2023

Tired of picking up runny dog poo? Here’s the solution!
A superfood protein that’s more digestible than chicken, which means more nutrients for your dog and less waste for you to pick up!
Make the switch to Feed For Thought today. Fast and free shipping and a zero waste, money back guarantee if your dog doesn’t like it.

Thanks to gorgeous for the photo! Check out Momo’s account for more beautiful photo. 📸

22/10/2023

No one’s telling you that not all dry foods are created equal.
If you’re feeding your dog kibble in all or part of its diet, make it one that’s high in protein and medium chain fatty acids that support skin and brain health.

Imagine that, as well as a food that’s ALSO much better for the planet. No brainer.

Make the change today!

23/09/2023

🐾National walk your dog week is from 01 - 07 October 2023🐕. We want to celebrate with you in the bush capital. As a token of gratitude for all the local support, (sustainable dog food), (pet photography), (natural pet supplements) and (fun, colourful earrings) are pooling our wares and creating a gift hamper full of Canberra gems.🐾

🍶Two bottles of Howler & Barkes Omega Tinctures making it easy to provide your pet with their daily requirement of essential fatty acids. Wild Tuna & Basil + Beef & Rosemary. Total value $99.98

🐕🍖 A 5kg bag of Feed For Thought dog food that will make your dog the most woke dog at the dog park. You’ll also receive a Max Protein Air Dried Topper for extra yums at dinner. Total value $110

📷A professional pet photoshoot with Janine Fabre Pet Photography and $200 towards print products and digital files. Total value $380

💎Three types of handcrafted dog earrings from Little Violet Designs. Total value $30

Combined value $619.98

🐶 All you have to do is LIKE/TAG, FOLLOW, SHARE on Instagram. Like this post ❤️ and tag a friend in the comments, follow EACH of the local businesses in the giveaway (, , and ) and share to your story.

Competition closes midnight Saturday 30th September. Residents of the ACT and surrounds are eligible to enter. The successful entrant will be contacted by Insta-message on Monday 02 Oct. You must respond within 48 hours or the prize will be redrawn. See our https://feedforthought.com.au/promo-terms-conditions/ for full T&Cs

This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered or associated with Meta.

20/09/2023

You’ll have the coolest dog in the dog park with air-dried insect protein!
Air-drying retains the natural flavours and nutrients of the protein, providing delectable and nutritionally rich food that will have your dog eagerly wagging its tail at mealtime or snack time. Additionally, the gentle air-drying process ensures a longer shelf life without the need for artificial preservatives, giving you peace of mind while supporting your dog's health and vitality.

14/09/2023

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12/09/2023

There’s a craving for a new kind of food. One that connects you with country, community and values.

Feed For Thought represents quality, sustainability and a food that truly resonates.

Visit our website to find out more.

17/06/2023

Earth’s resources are finite. Why not nourish your dog with something that makes better use of our resources!?

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16/06/2023

We’ve made it to TikTok!

One 5 kg bag of Feed For Thought dog food is made up of approximately 1.5kg of insects. In terms of water usage, insects require barley more than the water that exists in the food they eat.
By comparison, 1.5kg of beef requires approximately 15 000 litres of water.

AND, it’s got legit ingredients that are actually good for you dog.

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13/06/2023

The mountains are calling and my dog and I must go.
Feed For Thought keeps trees in the ground by using a sustainable protein that doesn’t need much land area to grow.

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14/04/2023

It's you and your dog, out there, walking together. They make us better people, in more ways than one. Love dogs, serve dogs, love our planet that houses us all and serve it too! That's Feed For Thought. 🐕🐩🐈🌱💚

13/04/2023

We are all about your dogs feeling GOOD. Feed For Thought does that! When Dr. Heidi and I started discussing an insect protein food for dogs, we knew that insects were a good protein source, but when we started digging into it we got excited about the minerals and vitamins and fibre. They really are a superfood. The other thing we discovered was that the fibre from the exoskeleton feeds the good bacteria in the dog’s gut. Win for the dogs, and the planet!

12/04/2023

10/04/2023

Small change - big impact. Now that’s Feed For Thought.

09/04/2023

Not all heroes wear capes. My Malinois (the non-cape wearing one) chooses to be less agile, but more of an environmental hero (he eats a nutrient dense and sustainable source of protein). He feels good about that. I do too!

05/04/2023

There are several benefits of giving your dog a highly digestible diet.

✅ They can absorb the nutrients

✅They can turn the food into energy

✅It prevents digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhoea and vomiting

✅The nutrients are absorbed without turning into excess calories

2021 and 2022 studies* show the digestibility of hermetia illucens (the insect protein in Feed For Thought) vs chicken meal. Insects came out on top! Remember point three - that means good poops! Good food, good results for your dog and the planet.

*2021 Mar 1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33585915/
*2022 Nov 25 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36504773/

04/04/2023

Max resents the lecture about why breakfast was delayed.
Hold the lecture, just get the Feed For Thought.

31/03/2023

ALL the nutrients for your dog. Dare you to try it 😉

27/03/2023

Every choice and every fraction of a degree of avoided warming matters. The right choices will be measured in lives, livelihoods, species and ecosystems saved. The benefits of stronger action will be realised well within our lifetimes, and even more so for our children and grandchildren.

Change can start in the home. It already has! Do you know take reusable bags to do your grocery shopping? Have you said ‘no’ to plastic straws? Have you heard of some great Australian initiatives like and bags? Feed For Thought is the next step. Read about it on our website.

01/03/2023

Can my dog see colour?

Yes, dogs are able to see some colors, but their color vision is not as extensive as human color vision.

Research suggests that dogs have dichromatic vision, which means they have two types of color-sensitive cells (cones) in their eyes, compared to the three types of cones in human eyes. The two types of cones in dogs are sensitive to blue 💙and yellow-green 💛colors, while they have limited sensitivity to other colors such as red and green.
This means that dogs are not able to distinguish between certain colors, particularly those in the red-green ❤️💚spectrum. For example, a red ball may appear brown or gray to a dog. However, they are able to distinguish between blue and yellow colors, and may be able to see some shades of violet and green as well.

Overall, while dogs do have some degree of color vision, it is not as detailed or nuanced as human color vision. They rely more on their sense of smell and hearing to navigate and interact with the world around them.

Thanks Dr. Heidi for the explanation!

27/02/2023

As your pooch frolicks in the park in the late summer sun, take the time to check their paws for grass seeds.

At this time of the year, the grass seeds are more commonly loose as the avid gardeners among us take pride in their curb appeal, and our local councils work hard to tame the grass jungles at our parks.

The grass seeds can find their way into the paws of our pooches and cause pain if not removed. If you notice one in there and you can't get it out, head to your vet for some help!