Why cricket powder?
This versatile protein provides all 10 essential amino acids and the healthy fatty acids your dog needs. Plus, crickets are loaded with vitamins and minerals, including iron, B12, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
Unlike meat, crickets are also a great source of antioxidants that help fight free radicals and inflammation. Insects make a much better source of these vital substances than fruits and veggies, which dogs struggle to process.
What are the ingredients in CHIRP?
– Organic cricket powder sourced from sustainably farmed crickets in Canada
– Soil-based probiotics (Saccharomyces boulardii and Bacillus coagulans)
– Full-spectrum, USA-grown organic reishi mushroom powder
– Digestive enzymes (fungal-based enzyme blend)
– Organic kelp
No starches, binders, or fillers. Just 100% yummy goodness your pup will beg for!
How should I dose CHIRP?
CHIRP Superfood Topper is easy to dose. Add the powder to your dog’s meal once daily at a rate of 1/2 scoop per 20 pounds of body weight.
Each container of CHIRP contains approximately 28 scoops of superfood goodness.
Does CHIRP contain any yeast?
No, there is no yeast in CHIRP in the traditional sense. Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic, friendly yeast that acts as a probiotic in the gut to keep other pathogenic bacteria and yeast in check. Common baking yeast and brewer’s yeast are derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is different from boulardii.
Why soil-based probiotics?
We chose soil-based probiotics for our CHIRP Superfood Topper because they can better withstand the acidic environment of the stomach. When exposed to harsh conditions, these special probiotics form tough shells to protect themselves. Research has shown that this allows more of them to make it to the intestines, where they can contribute to the gut’s healthy microbiome.
What is prebiotic chitin?
Prebiotics are a type of fiber that microbiotics in the gut feed on. Most prebiotics in nature come from plants in the form of plant cellulose. Unfortunately, dogs do not process ingredients that contain plant fiber very well.
Prebiotic chitin is very similar to plant cellulose and is consumed by microbes in the gut in the same way. But this type of “fiber” comes from animals, most abundantly, from insects. Our organic cricket powder provides plenty of gut-feeding prebiotic chitin that won’t irritate your dog’s system.
What is a fungal-based enzyme blend?
Fungal-based enzymes are derived from fungi. Unlike plant enzymes, they can survive both acidic and alkaline environments. This means they remain intact and active through the digestive process, so they can effectively help break down food in the gut and get the most benefit out of it.
How does CHIRP help with allergies?
CHIRP Superfood Topping targets allergies through multiple pathways. Soil-based probiotics and prebiotic chitin from cricket powder strengthen the gut biome. Combined with fungal-based enzymes that aid in digestion, these ingredients help soothe and repair the gut, the origin of most allergy problems.
To further support the immune system, we added a powerful reishi mushroom blend. These medicinal mushrooms support a normal immune and inflammatory response to reduce allergy symptoms. And nutrient-dense cricket powder and kelp fill nutritional gaps to support optimal overall health.
How do I add CHIRP topper to my dog’s food?
CHIRP Superfood Topper can be added to kibble, canned food, raw food, and more.
Simply add the recommended dosage to your dog’s regular food once per day. You can leave it on top, mix it in, or add water to create a gravy.
This topper is highly palatable, and most dogs will gobble it up no matter how you present it.
Are crickets hypoallergenic for dogs?
Crickets and other insects are not known to cause allergic reactions in dogs. For most dogs, crickets are a novel protein that does not cause allergic reactions the way meat, legumes, and grains often do.
In fact, crickets are far easier for dogs to digest than meat and plants. This means the protein in them is easily broken down and utilized by the body. When food is well-digested, it is much less likely that the immune system will react to it.
Who should NOT use CHIRP?
Dogs with a known shellfish allergy. While rare, dogs with this allergy may react to crickets.
What about digestion of the exoskeleton?
The exoskeletons of crickets are made of chitin, a type of fibrous polysaccharide biopolymer similar to plant cellulose. While it may feel stiff and spiky, this substance is easier for dogs to digest than plant fiber. And it is consumed by the gut microbiota at the same rate as prebiotic fiber.
All this is to say, dogs digest cricket exoskeletons with ease. And, more importantly, this part of our CHIRP Superfood Topper helps support a healthy gut.
How is CHIRP different from all the other food toppers out there?
CHIRP Superfood Topper is specially formulated to help dogs recover from food allergies. Its unique formula contains powerful ingredients that support the gut and the immune system, and contains no added fillers and preservatives like most traditional dog food toppers do. Some of those cheap fillers and preservatives can cause allergies in dogs.
What is your shipping policy?
Ultimate Dog provides free expedited shipping to all US addresses for orders over $60. We also ship to Canada for an additional $9.97. Currently, we do not ship anywhere outside the US and Canada.
All Ultimate Dog products are shipped via USPS, UPS, FedEx, or DHL.
Whenever possible, orders are updated and customers are notified of tracking information via email.
What is your return policy?
Our Famous 90-Day “Empty The Pouches” Return Policy:
We’re so confident you’ll love Ultimate Dog CHIRP, you can take up to 90 days to decide if it’s right for your dog.
If you’re unhappy for ANY REASON, simply return the product for a FULL REFUND of your purchase price (even if you’ve emptied ALL the pouches).
To complete your return, simply contact us by email or the online chat on our home page. We’ll take care of you right away!
