Information and FAQ’s regarding Benevo pet food

Why vegetarian?
Benevo products meet the nutritional requirements of an animal in an affordable, tasty and ethical way so why not? In fact by using a vegan vitamin D, all of the Benevo range is actually vegan. By choosing a pet food that excludes meat you are making an ethical decision not to support the animal testing and slaughter industries.

Can cats and dogs be vegetarian?
Dogs are Omnivorves (ref RSPCA.org.uk) and therfore can live on both meat and plant food.
Cats are classed as Obligate Carnivores meaning their dietary needs have developed a dependancy for certain nutrients they would get from the food they eat.
In the wild, meat would have been the only source however we now have the ability to successfully supply those nutrients from non-animal sources.

Does the cat food contain Taurine?
Yes, both Benevo Cat and Benevo Duo contain Taurine. Almost all pet foods contain synthetic Taurine. Just like the Taurine in the ‘energy drinks’ you see in supermarkets which are also labelled ‘suitable for vegetarians’.

What flavour is it?
Benevo don’t use artificial flavourings so the flavours come from the ingredients. Each food is different but formulated to appeal to that particular animal. With the dry foods there is a mix of cereals, vegetables and Brewers yeast and with Benevo Duo moist food, there is a rich mix of tasty vegetables and fruit.

What if my pet doesn’t like it?
If you are introducing your pet to the foods for the first time, do so over a period of a week at least even longer if possible as some animals are not keen on a sudden change.
If you need to enhance the flavour you can try a few different toppings, adding your cat favourite whatever it might be. We’ve heard of cats enjoying a cheese topping and even cucumber.
Sometimes a little warm water can help soften the food and release more of the flavour, some customers have told us how they blend the dry food with more vegetabels and some water to make their own tasty moist food.
We would love to hear from more customers who have successful recipes using Benevo products.