Shelf-life evaluation of ingredients in pet food

There are multiple factors that could influence the quality of pet food ingredients. A better understanding of how to improve the shelf-life of these ingredients will ensure safe and healthy food for our cats and dogs. Cats and dogs account for approximately 184 million of the total number of pets owned by households in the United States. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet food and treats sales were worth US$ 42.0 billion in 2020 and US$ 44.1 billion in 2021 within th