If your dog is currently thriving on raw or cooked poultry products, there’s no need to feel pressured into switching to a novel protein source, like insects. Simply ensure the raw food manufacturer uses human-grade poultry and adheres to strict quality control standards that test for avian viruses.  Insect-based dog food is a trendy product marketed as a novel protein that’s good for the environment and can temporarily relieve dogs’ food allergies. However, long-term health studies are lacking and the impact on biodiversity is unknown. Dogs cannot tolerate more than 10% of the diet containing insects before their gut microbiome is harmed. Fillers used in insect-based and traditional kibble can contain unnecessary and unhealthy starches, and even grain-free products can contribute to heart disease (cardiomyopathy) in some dogs.