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Princeton's WordNet

  1. petfood, pet-food, pet foodnoun

    food prepared for animal pets

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  1. Pet food

    Pet food is animal feed intended for consumption by pets. Typically sold in pet stores and supermarkets, it is usually specific to the type of animal, such as dog food or cat food. Most meat used for animals is a byproduct of the human food industry, and is not regarded as "human grade".In 2019, the world pet food market was valued at US$87.08 billion and is projected to grow to US$113.2 billion by the year 2024. The pet food market is dominated by five major companies, as of 2020: Mars, Inc., Nestle Purina Petcare, J. M. Smucker, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. (owned by Colgate-Palmolive), and Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd (owned by General Mills).

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  1. pet food

    Pet food is a type of animal feed specifically intended for consumption by pets such as dogs, cats, birds, or fish. It is often made with a variety of ingredients like meats, grains, vegetables, and other nutritional substances to meet the dietary requirements of different types of pets. Pet food is typically packaged and sold in pet stores, supermarkets, and online marketplaces in various forms such as dry kibble, wet or canned food, or as dietary supplements.

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  1. Pet food

    Pet food is plant or animal material intended for consumption by pets. Typically sold in pet stores and supermarkets, it is usually specific to the type of animal, such as dog food or cat food. Most meat used for nonhuman animals is a byproduct of the human food industry, and is not regarded as "human grade". Four companies—Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Mars, and Colgate-Palmolive—are thought to control 80% of the world's pet-food market, which in 2007 amounted to US$ 45.12 billion for cats and dogs alone.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pet food in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pet food in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of pet food in a Sentence

  1. Emily Luisana:

    Our study shows that pet owners look to their veterinarian, pet food store and pet food manufacturers for information about pet food storage and hygiene guidelines.

  2. Tina Reddington:

    We do our best to help support them with resources, such as [giving them] free pet food and litter, to help keep cats in their homes.

  3. Christa Chadwick:

    Shelters can be a valuable resource for pet owners who are struggling, they can often provide direct support, recommendations for trainers or behavioralists, and access to reduced cost medical care and pet food.

  4. Matthias Berninger:

    Pet food penetration in China is very, very low, people didn't believe chocolate would ever be something Chinese consumers would like, let alone that Chinese consumers would become passionate pet owners.

  5. Chip Somodevilla/Getty:

    It’s delusional to think that ordinary people wouldn’t care much about inflation if only the media stopped discussing it. People notice when they pay more for groceries, rent, gasoline, pet food, diapers. It is painful. It is unsettling.


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