Pet food
Pet Food
Pet food is a type of food specifically formulated and intended for consumption by pets. It is often specific to the type of pet, such as dog food or cat food. Most pet food is made from animal products and by-products, but there are also plant-based and synthetic pet foods available.
Pronunciation
Pet food: /pɛt fud/
Etymology
The term "pet food" is derived from the English words "pet", meaning a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure, and "food", meaning any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
Related Terms
- Dog food: A type of pet food specifically formulated for dogs.
- Cat food: A type of pet food specifically formulated for cats.
- Animal by-products: Secondary products produced in the manufacturing of meat, often used in pet food.
- Plant-based pet food: Pet food made primarily from plant materials.
- Synthetic pet food: Pet food made from artificially produced ingredients.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pet food
- Wikipedia's article - Pet food
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