Protein for dogs!

 

Edible insect cookies for dogs 

Recently, our Ecosave Club team had an exciting opportunity to make edible insect cookies for dogs. Through research, we discovered that dogs can benefit from edible insects as a protein source. However, during our conversation with a dog owner in Korea who feeds their pet edible insects, we learned that edible insect dog food is scarce in the market. This realization triggered our curiosity: why not create our own edible insect treats for dogs? 

With this question in mind, we all visited a Korean dog cafe where the owner kindly allowed us to create our own dog food recipe. We took our edible mealworm insect powder and decided to make cookies for dogs using the insect powder and other dog food ingredients. 

After making and designing the cookies, I had the chance to actually feed my own dog some of the cookies we made! She loved it! 

Through this endeavor, our Ecosave club team aims to continue promoting the value of edible insects within our local Korean community. By highlighting that edible insects are not only a source of valuable protein for humans but also for our pets, we hope to foster acceptance of this sustainable protein source. Together, we believe that we can change our community's perception of edible insects, promoting their usage as an eco-friendly solution that can benefit both humans and our lovely pets! 

photo of the cookies + edible mealworm powder

Written by Ella Hong