How is dog food made?

Most store-bought dog food is made with feed grade (animal grade) ingredients and comes in either a dry form (also known in the US as kibble) or a wet, canned form. Dry food contains 6–10% moisture by volume, as compared to 60–90% in canned food. Semi-moist foods have a moisture content of 25–35%. read more

Dog food is food specifically formulated and intended for consumption by dogs and other related canines. Like all carnivores, dogs have sharp, pointed teeth, and have short gastrointestinal tracts better suited for the consumption of meat. read more

Dog biscuits and cakes have reportedly been around since Roman times, and have been made commercially since the early 1800s. In modern times, the process of creating dry pet food is done by either baking or extruding. read more

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