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VegCat PURE BITES Taurine Treats

Name: VegCat PURE BITES Taurine Treats
Brand: VegDog
SKU: SINGLE_JBK_PBCAT60
Price: 3.95 GBP
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£3.95

Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, innovative & irresistible: VEGCAT PURE BITES combine state-of-the-art fermentation protein technology with a delicious umami taste that your cat craves.

Feeding Benefits VegCat Pure Bites

✔ Ideal for obligate carnivore fussy cats

✔ Supports digestion with biotic fermented microbial protein!

✔ Promotes a balanced microbiome and immunity

✔ Supports healthy heart and eyesight with added Taurine

✔ Irresistible taste with Brewer's yeast and catnip

✔ No artificial additives, colours, or preservatives

Weight: 60g

Biotic Protein
Hypoallergenic
Vegan Cats

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Frequently Asked Questions

More about the healthiest high protein treat for your cat

VEGCAT PURE BITES Taurine Treats set a new standard in snack innovation for your cat offering health benefits to the heart and eyes with the addition of Taurine, as well as pioneering hypoallergenic fermentation protein - the very first of its kind!

PURE BITES contain 20% fermentation protein - a pioneering, resource-saving source of protein produced by the fermentation of microorganisms. With over 60% protein content, it offers maximum efficiency with minimum environmental impact - smart, sustainable and scientifically well thought out pure innovation!

The best bit? Cats just love the rich umami flavour of microbial fermentation (plus Pure Bites have the addition of catnip and brewer's yeast for added flavour that cat's crave!)

The recipe is hypoallergenic and therefore ideal for your cats with sensitivities. Since fermentation protein is a completely new type of bacterial protein, allergies and cross-reactivities are highly unlikely.

For comparison: The most common food allergens in cats include beef (18%), fish (17 %), dairy (20%) and chicken (5 %)* - all animal protein byproducts that are deliberately NOT used in the PURE BITES treats.

This results in a snack that is ideal for ALL cats

Without phosphorus additives of concern

Many conventional cat foods and treats rely on inorganic phosphates such as sodium hexametaphosphate or phosphoric acid - substances, which may increase palatability and acceptability with discerning cats, but can also cause scientifically documented kidney damage** and other health risks.

At VEGDOG, their vets and nutritionists deliberately avoid ALL inorganic phosphorus additives in their snacks.

A smart snack. For discerning gourmets.

* Mueller et al (2016), BMC Vet Res, 12(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-016-0633-8

** Source: Steffen & Dobenecker (2023). J. Urol. Ren. Dis, 8, 1338. https://doi.org/10.29011/2575-7903.001339

Steffen (2024). Doctoral dissertation, lmu. https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/33568/1/Steffen_Carla.pdf

Dobenecker et al. (2018). J. of Feline Med. & Surg, 20(4), 339-343. 10.1177/1098612X17710589

COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS:

Tapioca starch, 20% fermentation protein, soft filling (peas, coconut fat, rapeseed oil), pea protein, peas, rapeseed oil, cellulose, brewer's yeast, sodium chloride, catnip.

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS:

27% protein, 18% fat, 4% crude fibre, 6.5% inorganic matter

One portion approximately 5 treats contains 7kCal

NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES/kg:

Taurine 4000mg

Feeding Guidelines

≤ 2 kg 10 pieces/day
≤ 3 kg 14 pieces/day
≤ 4 kg 17 pieces/day
≤ 5 kg 19 pieces/day
≤ 6 kg 22 pieces/day

The science behind Just Be Kind

Every Just Be Kind recipe is built on published veterinary nutrition science. Here are the key studies Dr. Arielle draws on — translated into plain English.

Dr. Arielle's note

"I reference these studies when speaking to sceptical vets about my patients' diets. The evidence for nutritionally complete plant-based feeding has strengthened considerably since 2021."

Taste preference

Plant-based versus meat-based pet foods: Owner-reported palatability behaviours

Proof that vegan dog food diets are as palatable as meat-based or even raw in this significant study carried out during 2020 and published by Prof Andrew Knight in June 2021

Prof. Andrew Knight, 2020

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Longevity

Largest Study of 2536 dogs showing dogs fed vegan diets were healthiest!

Dogs fed vegan diets clearly had the best health outcomes in this very large-scale study, and these results are consistent with prior studies in this field. – Prof Andrew Knight Sept 2024

Prof. Andrew Knight, 2024

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Digestion

Dog domestication reveals adaptation to a starch-rich diet

A fascinating study proving how mutations in key genes occurred allowing increased starch digestion in dogs relative to wolves. These results indicate that early ancestors of modern dogs could thrive on a diet rich in starch.

Research in Vet. Science, 2022

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Health Outcomes

Reported Health Benefits of a Vegan Dog Food - Dr Mike Davies (2022)

Davies (2022) surveyed 100 dog guardians who had switched to a nutritionally complete vegan dog food designed by UK vets. "The vegan food was acceptable (palatable), and appetite and body weight were not adversely affected."

Dr Mike Davies, 2022

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