Vivaldis Black Soldier Protein Powder for Dogs & Cats | Hermetia illucens Insect Protein | Hypoallergenic Muscle Support | 200g

For use in dogs and cats. Add to regular meals as directed. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container.

Vivaldis Black Soldier Protein Powder for Dogs & Cats | Hermetia illucens Insect Protein | 200g

Vivaldis Black Soldier Protein Powder is a premium insect-based protein supplement for dogs and cats, derived from Black Soldier Fly larvae (Hermetia illucens — BSFL). Black Soldier Fly larvae protein is a novel, sustainable, and highly nutritious protein source with a complete essential amino acid profile, exceptional digestibility, and a low allergenic potential — making it an ideal dietary protein for dogs and cats with food allergies, protein intolerances, or gastrointestinal sensitivities to conventional animal proteins (chicken, beef, fish, egg). The 200g powder format allows flexible portion adjustment based on body weight, age, and activity level, and mixes easily into dry or wet food.

Composition

• Black Soldier Fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) protein concentrate: primary active ingredient
• Net weight: 200g
• No artificial colours, artificial flavours, or chemical preservatives

Nutritional Profile of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Protein

• Complete essential amino acid profile: BSFL protein provides all 10 essential amino acids for dogs and cats — Arginine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine; Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine (branched-chain amino acids — BCAAs) are particularly important for skeletal muscle protein synthesis (MPS) via the mTORC1/Akt-S6K1 signalling pathway; Lysine and Methionine are first-limiting amino acids in many plant-based and insect diets and are well-represented in BSFL protein; Taurine — a conditionally essential amino acid in cats (cats lack the capacity for adequate endogenous taurine synthesis from cysteine via cysteine sulfinic acid decarboxylase, unlike dogs) — is present in BSFL protein and supports feline cardiac function (dilated cardiomyopathy prevention), retinal photoreceptor maintenance, and bile acid conjugation (taurocholate formation for fat emulsification and absorption)
• Crude protein content: BSFL dried powder contains approximately 40–60% crude protein (dry matter basis) depending on larvae diet and processing method; protein digestibility is high (≥85–90%) in dogs and cats due to the favourable amino acid ratios and low chitin content in defatted/processed BSFL protein concentrate
• Lipid profile: BSFL naturally contain medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) — principally Lauric acid (C12:0, ≈40–50% of BSFL fatty acid fraction), which has demonstrated antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria and Malassezia spp. in the gastrointestinal tract and skin; defatted BSFL protein powder has a reduced fat content but retains MCFA residues; BSFL also contain omega-3 fatty acids (ALA — α-linolenic acid) that support coat quality and systemic anti-inflammatory signalling via conversion to EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) through δ-6-desaturase and elongase pathways (note: cats have limited δ-6-desaturase activity — direct EPA/DHA from marine sources is preferred for cats requiring therapeutic omega-3 levels, but BSFL omega-3 contributes to baseline dietary intake)
• Micronutrient content: BSFL is a rich source of calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) with a Ca:P ratio of approximately 1.5:1 (favourable for bone mineralisation in dogs and cats); also contains zinc (Zn — skin and coat, immune function, reproductive health), iron (Fe — haemoglobin synthesis), copper (Cu — melanin synthesis, connective tissue crosslinking, ceruloplasmin-mediated iron mobilisation), manganese (Mn — antioxidant enzyme MnSOD, carbohydrate metabolism), B vitamins (B2 riboflavin, B3 niacin, B5 pantothenate — energy metabolism via TCA cycle and oxidative phosphorylation), and Vitamin E (α-tocopherol — membrane antioxidant)
• Chitin content: BSFL exoskeleton contains chitin (β-1,4-linked N-acetylglucosamine polymer — a dietary fibre); chitin in processed BSFL protein powder supports gut microbiome diversity (prebiotic effect via fermentation by chitinolytic gut bacteria producing short-chain fatty acids — acetate, propionate, butyrate — which support colonocyte health and intestinal barrier integrity); chitin also has demonstrated prebiotic-like modulation of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) immune responses

Key Benefits

• Hypoallergenic novel protein: BSFL protein is classified as a novel protein — dogs and cats with established immunological sensitisation (Type I IgE-mediated or Type IV T-cell-mediated cutaneous adverse food reactions — CAFR) to conventional proteins (chicken, beef, fish, egg, dairy) are unlikely to have prior immune sensitisation to BSFL protein antigens; suitable as a dietary elimination trial protein source under veterinary guidance for suspected food allergy or food intolerance
• Muscle support and lean body mass maintenance: Complete BCAA profile (Leucine — primary mTORC1 activator for MPS) supports skeletal muscle protein synthesis; particularly beneficial for growing puppies and kittens, active or working dogs, senior dogs and cats experiencing sarcopenia (age-related muscle mass loss), and dogs recovering from illness, surgery, or injury
• Digestive health: High protein digestibility reduces undigested protein reaching the large intestine (reducing proteolytic fermentation, ammonia, and putrescine/cadaverine production — which alter colonic pH, impair colonocyte function, and contribute to looser stools and malodour); chitin prebiotic activity supports gut microbiome diversity
• Sustainable and eco-friendly: BSFL can be reared on organic waste substrates (food waste, agricultural by-products) with a carbon footprint approximately 50–70% lower than conventional animal protein production (chicken, beef); requires significantly less land, water, and feed energy per unit protein than conventional livestock

Indications

• Hypoallergenic protein supplementation for dogs and cats with confirmed or suspected food allergies or protein intolerances (CAFR)
• Protein and amino acid supplementation for active, working, and sporting dogs
• Muscle mass support in senior dogs and cats (sarcopenia prevention and management)
• Recovery nutrition for dogs and cats convalescing from illness, surgery, or injury
• Dietary diversification and nutritional enhancement for dogs and cats on commercial dry or wet food diets
• Sustainable alternative protein source for environmentally conscious pet owners

Feeding Guidance

• Mix the recommended amount into your pet's regular dry or wet food daily
• Adjust serving size based on body weight, age, and activity level as directed by a veterinarian or nutritionist
• Introduce gradually over 7–10 days when transitioning from a different protein source to minimise GI adaptation effects
• Net weight: 200g

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the container tightly sealed after each use to preserve freshness and prevent moisture absorption
• Keep out of reach of children