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Lukullus Veggie
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Type of food
Complete dry cold pressed
Dog types
Pet dogs
Breed sizes
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Suitable for toy breed dogs Adult weight 1-4kg. e.g. Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier
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Suitable for small breed dogs Adult weight 4-10kg. e.g. Beagle, Dachshund, Jack Russell
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Suitable for medium breed dogs Adult weight 10-25kg. e.g. Border Collie, Staffie, Springer, Vizsla
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Suitable for large breed dogs Adult weight 25-45kg. e.g. Boxer, Labrador, Greyhound
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Suitable for giant breed dogs Adult weight 45kg+ e.g. Bernese, Great Dane, Mastiff
Dog ages
From 12 months to old age
Pack sizes
5kg bags
RRP
5kg bags = £22.99
AADF rating
69%
At a glance
Natural: Free from added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings or other controversial synthetic ingredients
Not high in meat: Contains less than 30% meat ingredients (on a dry matter basis) or meat percentage is unspecified
Not hypoallergenic: Contains wheat, maize, dairy products, soya products and/or artificial additives or has an ingredient list that is too unclear to rule out their presence
Not clearly labelled:
It is difficult to tell exactly what is in this food due to a lack of labelling clarity.
Not certified nutritionally complete: This food does not comply fully with the complete food nutrient tolerances as recommended by FEDIAF and/or AAFCO
" Meat-free Lukullus Veggie is a complete dry dog food, made using only vegetarian and vegan ingredients. It contains completely natural ingredients including carrots, beetroot and chicory. The premium quality ingredients are gently cold-pressed. This ensures that the valuable nutrients and the original flavour of the carefully selected ingredients are retained.
Nature provides everything that your dog needs and this delicious kibble provides your dog with all the important vitamins and vital nutrients to help keep it healthy:
Carrots support healthy eyesight
Beetroot supports metabolic and liver function
Carefully selected chicory ensures there is plenty of fibre
Sweet lupins are a healthy source of non-animal protein
The balanced mix of vegetables (49%) and fruit (5%) such as pears, apples and blueberries, provide your dog with essential vitamins and minerals
This tasty recipe is rounded off with valuable nut, rape and wheat germ oils (5%) which are beneficial for a healthy coat and supple skin.
Lukullus Veggie dry dog food has been carefully formulated to meet your dog's nutritional needs:
Vegetarian and vegan natural dog food
Excellent source of protein: carefully selected sweet lupins of human food quality
Suitable for dogs with nutritional sensitivities: Free from animal protein
Gluten-free: suitable for dogs with delicate digestive systems
Great addition to BARF or Lukullus dry food: tasty and packed with vitamins
Completely natural: made using only carefully selected, wholesome ingredients
Cold-pressed, careful processing helps to retain the original flavour and natural nutrients
High quality complete food for adult dogs of any breed or age
Kibble shape helps to keep teeth clean
Made in Germany
What is cold-pressing?
Unlike normal manufacturing processes, cold-pressing does not use high temperatures or pressure. This means that most of the valuable nutrients are preserved and can be utilised by your dog.
Lukullus - trust in the power of nature!
Please note: Store in a cool and dry place. Do not transfer into hermetically sealed containers. Our products are completely natural and we do not use any artificial additives such as preservatives, colours and attractants so our cold-pressed dry pet foods only have a minimum shelf life of 8 months. "
Hi, would this food be okay as a topper (not as a meal) or should I go for something else ? thanks
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Michelle Massara•one year ago
A couple of questions so I can hopefully help - for what benefit would you be adding this as a topper? To add fruit, veg and carbs; add something dry on top of wet/raw, or something else? Thanks
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Alana K•one year ago
Hi, yes to add to wet and cooked minces for an extra boost.
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Michelle Massara•one year ago
Sorry for the late reply! I agree toppers are good to add to cooked food or mince but to be honest I wouldn't be adding a carb-heavy cooked topper (as the fab nutrients are lost by cooking even in cold-pressed so better to add fresh). There are many just veggie toppers in wet/fresh/dehydrated form (have a Google) or you can add your own fruit and veg from home! Dogs do not have a biological carbohydrate requirement, but adding good fresh fruits (blueberries, blackberries etc) and veggies (spinach, kale, broccoli etc) is brilliant x
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Alana K•9 months ago
Actually dogs do require carbohydrates- they produce Amylase in their saliva. This is an enzyme which specifically breaks down starch. Dogs who don't have some form of carbohydrates, can suffer brain damage in later life. I have verified this with my vet. He says diets are fashionable and are there to make huge sums of money. A dog is an omnivore, not a carnivore and therefore requires a balanced diet.
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Michele Platts•9 months ago
Hi, I am a veterinary student and have been taught from veterinary nutritionists that dogs are facultative carnivores and do not have a biological requirement for carbohydrates in their diet - however that does not mean they cannot digest carbs or benefit from them, but it means that they biologically do not need them to survive. A balanced diet means a diet that has all the vitamins and minerals and in the right ratios for a dog to survive. Take some of the butchers wet food for example, they are complete and balanced per FEDIAF guidelines but have a minimal/negligible carbohydrate content. Hope this helps!
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◉Added oils and fats: includes all isolated oil and fat
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Michelle Massara •one year ago
Hi, would this food be okay as a topper (not as a meal) or should I go for something else ? thanksAlana K
Michelle Massara
•one year ago
A couple of questions so I can hopefully help - for what benefit would you be adding this as a topper? To add fruit, veg and carbs; add something dry on top of wet/raw, or something else? ThanksMichelle Massara
Alana K
•one year ago
Hi, yes to add to wet and cooked minces for an extra boost.Alana K
Michelle Massara
•one year ago
Sorry for the late reply! I agree toppers are good to add to cooked food or mince but to be honest I wouldn't be adding a carb-heavy cooked topper (as the fab nutrients are lost by cooking even in cold-pressed so better to add fresh). There are many just veggie toppers in wet/fresh/dehydrated form (have a Google) or you can add your own fruit and veg from home! Dogs do not have a biological carbohydrate requirement, but adding good fresh fruits (blueberries, blackberries etc) and veggies (spinach, kale, broccoli etc) is brilliant xMichele Platts
Alana K
•9 months ago
Actually dogs do require carbohydrates- they produce Amylase in their saliva. This is an enzyme which specifically breaks down starch. Dogs who don't have some form of carbohydrates, can suffer brain damage in later life. I have verified this with my vet. He says diets are fashionable and are there to make huge sums of money. A dog is an omnivore, not a carnivore and therefore requires a balanced diet.Alana K
Michele Platts
•9 months ago
Hi, I am a veterinary student and have been taught from veterinary nutritionists that dogs are facultative carnivores and do not have a biological requirement for carbohydrates in their diet - however that does not mean they cannot digest carbs or benefit from them, but it means that they biologically do not need them to survive. A balanced diet means a diet that has all the vitamins and minerals and in the right ratios for a dog to survive. Take some of the butchers wet food for example, they are complete and balanced per FEDIAF guidelines but have a minimal/negligible carbohydrate content. Hope this helps!