Pets

History of Pet Food

  • 1910 - Pet Food In Cans

    1910 - Pet Food In Cans
    Dogs ate anything that was readily available until pet food started to be sold in cans in 1910. The canned food contains more proteins and no preservatives.
  • 1950 - Dry Dog Food Developed

    1950 - Dry Dog Food Developed
    The cooking protocol for dog food changed to dry food. However, veterinarians still felt that dogs were not given the proper amount of nutrition to thrive and grow stronger. In order for companies to keep up with the high demand of dog food, they felt preparing the food and selling it in bags was easier and more profitable.
  • 1980 - Premium Dog Food

    1980 - Premium Dog Food
    Pet owners were excited about the introduction of premium dog food. Owners believed premium food was healthier for their pets. However, others were still concerned that the food was overcooked and remaining on the shelves for a longer period of time.
  • 2006 Fresh Meat Based

    2006 Fresh Meat Based
    Pet food started to be cooked using fresh ingredients and provided the nutrients dogs needed to stay strong and healthy like humans. The food was very popular and intriguing to pet owners.
  • 2007 - Dog Food Recall

    2007 - Dog Food Recall
    Some dog food is recalled for not following the proper health guidelines. Companies begin to focus on the popularity and trends of food while not taking the health and nutrition into consideration. Veterinary professionals also found that numerous dogs were getting sick because companies were not following the health and safety guidelines when preparing the food.