1、Owner preferences,buying behavior and other exclusive insightsDOG FOODPET INDUSTRYRESEARCHREPORTby GlobalPETS&YummypetsSURVEY RESULTSDog nutrition-Survey resultsThis study provides a broad and insightful analysis of how pet consumers view dognutrition and what their feeding and purchasing behaviors
2、are.We partnered up with pet social network,Yummypets,to better understand the diverseperspectives of pet owners from five countries:the United States,France,the UnitedKingdom,Belgium,and Canada.This study shows the perspective of 1,427 pet owners:27.6%from the United States23.9%from France18.8%from
3、 the United Kingdom16.7%from Belgium13%from Canada.1.Dry vs.wet food2.Treating behavior3.Feeding behavior4.Purchasing behavior5.Difficulties when buying dog food6.Protein source7.Meat or no meat?8.Dog diet-important factors9.Health focusGlobalPETS|1.Dry vs.wet foodAs we look into what pet owners fee
4、d their furry friends,we discover a wide range ofchoices.Most people,about 65%,prefer dry food(kibble)to feed their dogs.Interestingly,a significant 31%like to offer a mix of wet and dry food,giving their dogs thebest of both worlds.On the other hand,a smaller group,around 4%,go for the tasty appeal
5、of wet food(canned or in trays).Breaking this down per country,it is interesting to see that the French and Canadians havea stronger preference for dry dog food,with 83%and 75%,respectively.Moreover,the UK leans more towards the mixed feeding approach,with 56%ofrespondents choosing to combine wet an
6、d dry food for their pets.GlobalPETS|2.Treating behaviorTreats are more than just a tasty snack for dogs;they symbolize affection and rewards,which play a crucial role in creating and strengthening the bond between them and theirowners.Our survey has uncovered some interesting insights about how oft