09/10/2024
What is a “novel protein”?
A novel protein is a protein the body is not as familiar with, a protein not typically found in pet foods or treats such as bison, venison, duck, pork, alligator, kangaroo etc.
Who would benefit or need a novel protein?
Typically novel proteins are used when a dog is experiencing a sensitivity or allergy to a common protein (such as chicken - or all poultry, beef lamb etc). This sensitivity can look like ye**ty inflamed ears, excessive licking of the feet, digestive upset (vomiting and/or diarrhea)
Let’s talk pork! Pork is a fantastic novel protein because it is not used as widely in pet food, while still not being a “game meat” making it a bit easier to find. Though us humans call pork “the other white meat” it’s molecular is closer to beef putting it in the red meat category!
Happy Henry’s is proud to have a novel protein in the menu! Just made a batch to ! You can order Happy Henry’s Pork recipe at happyhenrys.net
