{"product_id":"purwell-daphnien-snackwurst","title":"Purwell Daphnia Snack Sausage: Meat Free Dog Snack 200g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🦐 When your dog has already been through every kind of meat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken did not work. Neither did beef. Then lamb, horse, game, kangaroo, and at some point you stand in front of the shelf and realise that the list of animal species you have not yet tried has become short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePurwell daphnia snack sausage\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a different route. Instead of the next kind of meat it contains a tiny crustacean: daphnia, better known as water fleas. A protein source the vast majority of dogs have never had contact with, and to which they are therefore usually not sensitised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus safflower, hemp and black cumin seed instead of grain. At 7.8 % crude fat the sausage is remarkably light on top of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 What is in the 200 g pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦐 \u003cstrong\u003e29 % daphnia\u003c\/strong\u003e: the only animal protein source in the recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eSafflower, hemp and black cumin seed\u003c\/strong\u003e: a plant base instead of grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪶 \u003cstrong\u003eOnly 7.8 % crude fat\u003c\/strong\u003e: a light reward, even for weight control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eCassava starch as a binder\u003c\/strong\u003e: gluten free root flour, no wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧂 \u003cstrong\u003e0.3 % sea salt, otherwise no additives\u003c\/strong\u003e: no sugar, colourings or flavourings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇪🇺 \u003cstrong\u003eMade in the EU\u003c\/strong\u003e: traceable origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🐾 Which dogs is the daphnia snack sausage suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDogs that react to common meats\u003c\/strong\u003e: daphnia are a new protein source for almost every dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGrain free feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e: bound with cassava instead of wheat or maize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDogs on weight control\u003c\/strong\u003e: much lower in fat than classic meat sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSustainability minded owners\u003c\/strong\u003e: daphnia farming needs a fraction of the resources of livestock farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Why Purwell?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not make dog snacks for every dog. We make snacks for the dogs that cannot tolerate anything on the supermarket shelf any more. That is exactly what this product is for: as the next option when the list of meats has been worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we state what is inside, including the proportions. For a dog on an elimination diet that is not a courtesy but the basis of every decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are daphnia anyway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall freshwater crustaceans, colloquially called water fleas. They have been bred as feed animals for decades and provide high quality protein and minerals. They are not related to fleas, by the way, the name comes from their hopping swimming motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a single protein snack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn terms of animal protein, yes: daphnia are the only animal protein source. Besides that the recipe contains plant ingredients (safflower, hemp, black cumin, cassava) and 0.2 % collagen casing as the sausage skin. If you are running a strict elimination diet, please go through the ingredient list with your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my dog react to it if it has a fish allergy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaphnia are not fish but crustaceans, so a fish allergy is not an automatic exclusion criterion. With a known crustacean intolerance, however, caution is advised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pieces can my dog have per day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the feeding recommendation: dogs under 10 kg 3 to 5 pieces daily, dogs over 10 kg 5 to 10 pieces. It is a snack and does not replace a meal, count it towards the daily ration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the crude ash value so high at 20.7 %?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat comes from the chitin shell and the high mineral content of the daphnia, normal for crustaceans and not a quality defect. If your dog has kidney disease or is on a mineral reduced diet, please check with your vet before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the sausage smell and taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch milder than fish or tripe products, rather nutty and earthy from the seeds. One of the least noticeable options in the range for the treat bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo dogs really eat this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost do, but acceptance is a little fussier than with meat snacks, the taste is simply unfamiliar. If your dog is picky, test a small amount first before buying bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I best store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCool and dry, reseal the bag after taking a piece out. The best before date is stamped on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54854286475608,"sku":"1586","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2448\/8280\/files\/purwell-daphnien-snackwurst-verpackung.webp?v=1786968191","url":"https:\/\/hundekau.de\/en\/products\/purwell-daphnia-snack-sausage-200g","provider":"hundekau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}