Pet food is plant or animal material intended for consumption by pets. Typically sold in pet stores and supermarkets, it is usually specific to the type of animal, such as dog food or cat food. Most meat used for non-human animals is a by-product of the human food industry, and is not regarded as "human grade."

Four companies—Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Mars, and Colgate-Palmolive—are thought to control 80 percent of the world's pet-food market, which in 2007 amounted to US$ 45.12 billion for cats and dogs alone.

Industry

Cat and dog food sales exceeded £1.4 billion in the United Kingdom and US$14.3 billion in the United States in 2005. In 2006 the value of the UK pet food market rose to just over £1.6 billion. The leading exporters of pet food for 2004 were France ($993 million), United States ($786 million) and Netherland ($511 million). while the leading importers were Japan ($718 million), Germany ($617 million) and the UK ($563 million).

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From Google News Search: "Pet food"
Wed Jan 13 13:17:21 2010

Who would be interested in promoting a holistic healthy pet food?
Q. I am currently looking for motivated pet lovers to join me in promoting a holistic healthy pet food. Let me know if anyone is interested. Yes they are compensation in the program, but the money is not the point this product actually helps to extend the lives of pets which in my opinion is compensation.
Asked by labs454 - Tue Jun 9 03:22:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am interested.
Answered by Maria B - Tue Jun 9 03:28:22 2009

Is it true that rat poison is the cause of the pet food problem? What have others heard?
Q. Thanks to all who responded to my initial question on who to contact about the pet food recall. My cats are home, but not out of the woods, yet. I think I caught it early, but they will need blood tests for a long time. I have a lot documentation from my vet and he feels strongly the kidney failure was caused by the food. He will do whatever I need to help prove it! If it was rat poison, it would fit with the sudden onset of kidney failure. I am grateful to hear from so many supportive animal lovers! I will follow up on your leads as well as keep you posted how my "boys" are doing!! Thanks!
Asked by Sue L - Fri Mar 23 19:50:40 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is rat poison and that does cause kidney failure. Thats how they figured out it wasn't the wheat, because wheat wouldn't cause kidney failure. Sorry bout your kitties. ) :
Answered by Shell - Fri Mar 23 19:56:31 2007

Do you believe most commercial pet food is bad for your pet?
Q. I've heard that some people think commercial cat and dog food contains things that are bad for pets' long-term health. Do you know ahything about that? If so, what do you suggest I feed my cat? Thanks, my cat is on Science Diet at the moment, and so far I haven't heard of anything that's better than this brand.
Asked by olivegal - Sat Apr 12 04:49:15 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, prior to making any judgement, try going to ant search engine..type in animal rendering..read, follow your nose(there's even an FDA and a CDC..both government sites on this..that way you'll know this is not a hoax!! Seek out as many of the sites as you have found in the 1st few pages.. Here are a few to get you started..then decide what you want your pet to eat, and why!!! That should be enough to get you started..and for those who think it cute that you eat petfood with your pets...read on..and please spread your knowledge...this applies to dogs, cats, pigs..etc. My BEST to YOU & Your Fur-faced Babe..may you have a wonderful and long life together
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