Insect Protein for Dogs with Anne Carlson on Your Natural Dog Podcast
With concerns about the environmental toll of factory farming and the conventional pet food industry on the rise, pet parents are increasingly seeking healthier, planet-friendly protein alternatives for their pets. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Anne Carlson, Founder and CEO of Jiminy’s, makers of sustainable and nutritious dog food & treats, made with insect protein for dogs. Angela and Anne discuss the incredible benefits of insect protein for dogs, how grubs and crickets for dogs can be a more nutritious source of protein for pets, as well as the environmental impact and sustainability of animal protein compared to insect protein for dogs.
Episode Recap:
- The need for alternatives to animal protein for pets
- Insect protein for dogs
- Sustainability of insect protein for dogs
- Insect protein for pets is biologically appropriate
- Comparing animal protein to insect protein for dogs
- Benefits of chitin for dog gut health
- Insect protein for dogs with allergies
- The impact of factory farming
- Insects could be the answer to world hunger
Episode Resources:
- Jiminy’s – Insect Protein for Dogs – Use code YOURNATURALDOG for 20% off
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About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Anne Carlson
Anne Carlson is the Founder and CEO of Jiminy’s. She has spent her entire career working with consumer brands across many categories, however her passion is the pet category. She worked for fortune 500 companies as well as start ups, including Secant, a business she sold to IRI in 2006. Anne Carlson is the Board Member at North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture.
Anne currently has two rescue pups at home, a Great Dane named Derby and a lab / border collie mix named Tuco. You can describe Anne as a retired marathon runner, new pilates junky and a film lover.