Insect Dog Treats
Insect Dog Treats
Insect dog treats are dog treats made with insect protein instead of chicken, beef or fish. Ours use black soldier fly larvae - a complete, highly digestible protein most dogs have never eaten, so reactions to it are extremely rare. They're soft-baked in the UK, grain-free, and far kinder to the planet than meat.
If your dog scratches, licks their paws or has a grumbly tummy on ordinary treats, insect protein is worth a look. If your dog is just a dog who loves treats, it's still worth a look - they go mad for these. Some Grub treats are made here in the UK and stocked in Co-op stores nationwide.
Why black soldier fly protein?
Three reasons, and none of them are a gimmick.
- It's a true novel protein. Most dogs have eaten chicken and beef their whole lives, and those familiar proteins are the ones most often behind food sensitivities. Black soldier fly larvae are a protein most dogs have simply never met, which is why reactions to them are extremely rare. That's what "hypoallergenic recipe" means on our packs - an unfamiliar protein and no common trigger ingredients, not a medical promise.
- It's genuinely good nutrition. Insect protein is a complete protein with all the essential amino acids dogs need, and it's highly digestible - gentle on sensitive stomachs, easy to break down, no mystery meat meal.
- It's better for the planet. Black soldier fly larvae are farmed on food that would otherwise go to waste, using a fraction of the land and water that livestock farming needs. Your dog doesn't care about that bit. You might.
Novel proteins like insect are also handy if you're working through an elimination diet with your vet, because treats are where most elimination diets quietly fall apart. A treat made without chicken, beef, dairy or grain gives you something to reward with that doesn't undo the work.
What's in our insect dog treats?
Soft-baked 100g pouches, made in the UK. The recipe is built around insect protein from black soldier fly larvae. No chicken, no beef, no dairy, no grain, no artificial colours or preservatives - the full ingredient list is on every pouch and every product page. They're gentle on older jaws and fussy chewers, and light enough for training sessions.
Every recipe does a little extra job too - from calming botanicals to joint support - but the star of the show is the same across the range: insect protein your dog has never met before and absolutely will not object to meeting now.
Calming Carob & Orange
Joint Care Nut Butter
Superfood Berry MixWhat dog owners say
stores across the UK
gentle on sensitive tummies
most dogs have never met it
Insect dog treats: your questions answered
Are insect dog treats safe?
Yes. Insect protein is approved for use in UK pet food, and black soldier fly larvae are one of the most studied insect proteins there is. Our treats are made in the UK by an established pet treat bakery to the same standards as any meat-based treat. The insects are farmed for food, not foraged - this is proper, traceable protein.
Will my dog actually eat them?
Almost certainly, and probably with embarrassing enthusiasm. Dogs don't share our squeamishness about insects - to them it's just a rich, savoury protein. Ours are soft-baked with natural flavours, and "my dog won't touch them" is a rare complaint indeed. Dogs descended from animals that snacked on insects long before anyone invented the chicken flavour.
Insect treats vs meat treats - what's the difference?
Nutritionally, not much - insect protein is a complete protein, comparable to meat for amino acids and highly digestible. The differences that matter: insect is a novel protein (so reactions to it are extremely rare, unlike chicken or beef), and it's dramatically more sustainable to farm. The trade-off used to be taste. It isn't any more.
What does "hypoallergenic" actually mean for dog treats?
It means the recipe avoids the ingredients most commonly linked to food sensitivities in dogs - typically chicken, beef, dairy and wheat - and uses a protein dogs are very unlikely to react to. It does not mean "no dog on Earth can ever react", and no honest brand will tell you otherwise. If you suspect your dog has a food allergy, start with our guide to the most common food allergies in dogs and talk to your vet.
Are insect treats suitable for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities?
Yes - this is exactly where insect protein shines. Our treats contain no chicken, beef, dairy or grain, so they suit dogs who react to those usual suspects. If chicken is your particular villain, our guide on chicken allergy in dogs covers the signs to look for and what to do next.
Give your dog something new
Some Grub treats are soft-baked in the UK, stocked in Co-op stores across the country, and made with a protein your dog has never met and the planet will thank you for. Try a pouch - the tail will tell you everything.