Dogs were domesticated and fed meat scraps for thousands of years. First dog food was created by James Spratt in mid-1800s. US dog food market reached $23.3 billion by 2022
Founded in 1907 as Hill Rendering Works in Kansas. Produced animal feed, tallow, hides and processed 500 horse weekly. Sold horse meat to Europe as Chopped and Cured
Hill's Science Diet leads with veterinarian-formulated, AAFCO-compliant products. Blue Buffalo offers wet food without artificial additives and preservatives. Ollie provides subscription-based options with virtual veterinary consultations. Iams delivers budget-friendly options with specific health needs formulas
Dog years multiplied by seven equals human age. Dog lifespan is one-seventh of a person's life. Maturity level in first two years resembles 14-year-old human
No artificial flavourings or enhancers used in products. Animal by-products from lungs, liver or kidneys used as standard raw feed components. Pure muscle meat alone insufficient for balanced dog diet. Fish used in Fruity Menu contains cooked tuna or salmon. Vegetable oils used as carrier material with linolenic acid content
Dog farts occur when bacteria break down food, releasing hydrogen sulfide gas. Some dogs swallow air during eating, especially speed eaters. A bit of gas is normal daily, excessive gas needs veterinary attention