Pet Food Industry Frequently Asked Questions
How is cat food made?
There are two main ways to make cat food depending on whether it’s dry food or wet food. Dry cat food biscuits are produced using the extrusion method, whereas wet cat food is made by mixing recipe ingredients together and cooking them within the can, tray or pouch. The finished product for wet cat food might be meat chunks in sauce or more like the consistency of pate.
How is dog food made?
There are two main ways to make dog food depending on whether it’s dry food or wet food. Dry dog food biscuits are produced using the extrusion method, whereas wet dog food is made by mixing recipe ingredients together and cooking them within the can, tray or pouch. The finished product for wet dog food might be meat chunks in sauce or more like the consistency of pate.
Where do dog food companies get their meat?
Generally speaking, the meat that goes into dog food is meat that legally cannot be certified for human consumption because it’s fresh meat from an older animal stock, or trimmings from human grade processing plants.