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VegePet

VegePup Supplement

VegePup Supplement

Used for cooking nutritionally complete homemade meals for puppies

$17.95 USD
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VegePup™ is a supplement used by caretakers to cook nutritionally complete homemade meals for puppies under 10 to 12 months and pregnant or lactating dogs. Non-tested on animals, vegan, non-GMO.

Dogs are nutritionally omnivores without the metabolic limitations of carnivores. However, achieving the proper nutrient balance is not easy on your own. Like magic, VegePup™ makes it easy! Simply add this vitamin and mineral mix to high-protein, plant-based people's food, using the VegePup™ recipes that accompany your supplement.

Puppies and pregnant or lactating dogs need roughly 30% protein in their diet and require some nutrient levels to be higher than those for an adult dog. VegePup™ has a higher calcium and phosphorous level than VegeDog™ and has threonine added to enhance the amino acid profile of the diet. The supplement is safe for large-breed puppies, too.

RECIPES

Use VegePup™ Recipe Brochure to cook tasty and healthy food for your pup. The brochure includes recipes for homemade kibble (see pictures) and other delicious and nutritionally complete meals for puppies. 

BENEFITS

  • Nutritionally complete meal. Your puppy is getting 100% of nutrients from a home-cooked diet. If you cook dog food at home without any supplements, you must ensure that your puppy is getting enough Calcium, Phosphorous, and all the essential amino acids and fatty acids. Some nutrients are rare, which is why supplementing is the best way to provide these nutrients for anyone cooking dog food at home.
  • Full control over the ingredients. Cooking dog meals at home gives you the ability to select the ingredients you want. You can include the ingredients your puppy likes and exclude those your furry friend doesn’t like. For example, you can include sweet potato and green peas and exclude corn and wheat.
  • Variety. By cooking dog food at home, you have many options when it comes to formulating various flavors, so your puppy can always have something different, which adds excitement and energy to your companion animal.
  • Affordable. Cooking dog food at home and supplementing it is the most affordable way to feed your puppy; one bag of supplements lasts a long time and is more economical than buying pre-made commercial kibble. 

RECOMMENDATIONS

The VegePup™ supplement is intended for use with VegePup™ recipes or recipes closely based on ours. You can add a variety of fresh vegetables to the recipes, but they should not make up more than 10% of the diet. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are particularly important during the growth stage. The specific oils and flax ingredients in our recipes provide EFAs in the correct ratio.

Do not add the VegePup™ supplement to commercial food to avoid over-supplementation. You may feed both commercial and home-prepared food, but you should only add the VegePup™ supplement to the home-prepared portion of the diet, reducing the daily serving size accordingly. 

It is best to mix the supplement into prepared warm food, but the supplement can also be added during the cooking process. 

We highly recommend using our VegeYeast, a brewer’s yeast modified for acidity that is especially good for your dog’s or puppy’s urinary health. To monitor the urinary health of your pet at home, use CheckUp kit for Dogs.

For optimal health, add a lactose-free digestive enzyme product to your dog’s diet (see Enzyme Miracle). Also, Green Mush™ — the ultimate superfood for your animal companion — is a wonderful addition to any diet and is available from Compassion Circle.

Duration

The amount varies a great deal depending on age, weight, recipe ingredients, and more.

  1. Find out how many calories your puppy needs using this calorie calculator
  2. If you follow recipes, for every 1000 calories of homemade food, use 16 grams of Vegepup
  3. Divide 14 oz (bottle weight) by your daily usage to estimate how long it lasts

Example:

  • If your puppy eats 500 calories/day, you’d need 8g of Vegepup daily, so the 14 oz bottle would last ~50 days.
  • If your puppy eats 1500 calories/day, you’d need 24g daily, so the 14 oz bottle would last ~16.5 days.

Ingredients

Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Bitartrate, Threonine, Taurine, DL-Methionine, L-Carnitine, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Yeast, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Dried Kelp, d-alpha-tocopherol acetate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Cholecalciferol, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min): 8.5%
Crude Fat (min): 0.4%
Crude Fiber (max): 2%
Moisture (max): 7%

Methionine (min): 4%
Threonine (min): 5.55%
Calcium (min): 19.3%
Phosphorus (min): 10.9%
Iron (min): 915 mg/kg
Copper (min): 105 mg/kg
Zinc (min): 1,400 mg/kg
Iodine (min): 36 mg/kg
Selenium (min): 8 mg/kg
Vitamin A (min): 106,650 IU/kg
Vitamin D3 (min): 12,700 IU/kg
Vitamin E (min): 1,500 IU/kg
Thiamine (min): 70 mg/kg
Riboflavin (min): 100 mg/kg
Pantothenic acid (min): 350 mg/kg
Niacine (min): 350 mg/kg
Pyrodoxine (min): 35 mg/kg
Vitamin B12 (min): 0.7 mg/kg
Choline (min): 25,350 mg/kg
Taurine* (min): 5%
L-Carnitine* (min): 2%

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Feeding Amounts

The amount of VegePup varies with each recipe. See the recipe brochure for the amount of VegePup™ powder to be added.

VegePup™ Recipe Brochure - https://vecado.ca/VegePupBrochure

If you have your own recipe, then you can use the following guide.

Weight.....0-4 mos............4-12 mos
3 lb..........¾ tsp (4g)..........½ tsp (2.8g)
5 lb..........1¼ tsp (6g)..........¾ tsp (4g)
10 lb........2 tsp (10g).........1-1¼ tsp (6.5g)
15 lb........2½ tsp (13g).........1¾ tsp (9g)
20 lb.......3¼ tsp (16g).........2¼ tsp (11g)
25 lb........1-½ tbsp (20g).....2-½ tsp (13g)
30 lb........1-½ tbsp (23g).....1 tbsp (15g)
40 lb........2 tbsp (28g)........1-¼ tbsp (18g)
50 lb........2-¼ tbsp (33g)....1-½ tbsp (22g)

🔹For dogs over 50 lb: Add ⅔ tsp (3g) Vegepup for every additional 10 lb.
🔹1 teaspoon = 5g
🔹1 tablespoon = 15g

Energy Density

1000 Kcal/kg, 5 Kcal/teaspoon

Transition Tips

Gradual transition is the key to a successful transition.

Start by mixing 1 part of new food and 4 parts of old food.

During the next 2 weeks, gradually increase the amount of new food to 100%.

Older pets and picky eaters may need longer time and extra care to completely switch.

Digestive Enzymes can be used to harden up stool during transition.

Nutritional Yeast has a cheesy flavour, which cats and dogs love.

More transition tips on this page.

Hydration

Provide ample water to cats and dogs, and especially male cats due to their urinary anatomy.

Water aids with digestion and helps to avoid urinary issues. Water flushes out pathogens, heavy metals, and harmful drugs. 

Soak dry kibble in water to make moist food with 1:1 ratio (1 part kibble to 1 part water), and wait for at least 30 min before serving.

Use distilled water whenever possible.

Incorporate wet canned food for better hydration. Mix wet food with dry kibble to increase moisture level.

Use an electric water fountain to entice pets to drink more water.

Care Instructions

Store in a dark, cool place, tightly sealed.

For canned food: after opening, remove remaining leftovers and put into an airtight container for up to 3 days, keep it in the fridge. It can also be portioned out and frozen for later use or served as a frosty treat!

Brush your furry friends' teeth regularly.

Offer dental treats after moist food or add several dry kibbles to help scrape off the plague.

Monitor pH of your pet's urine - more info on this page.

Play with your pets daily to keep them active, healthy and happy 🧸

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