Boukid Fatma, Rosentrater Kurt A
ClonBio Group Ltd., 6 Fitzwilliam Pl, D02 XE61 Dublin, Ireland.
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA.
Animals (Basel). 2025 Jun 26;15(13):1883. doi: 10.3390/ani15131883.
As pet owners become increasingly mindful of pet health and sustainability, labeling plays a crucial role in shaping informed purchasing decisions for pet food. This study evaluated the nutritional adequacy and pricing of plant-based, hybrid, and animal-based dog foods. Using the Mintel database, we analyzed product labels, ingredient compositions, and marketing claims for various dog food categories. The findings revealed notable differences in key nutrients, such as protein, fiber, fat, ash, and moisture content. Plant-based dog foods generally offer higher fiber and ash content but often fall short in protein and fat levels, particularly in snacks and treats, which may impact their suitability for meeting the dietary needs of canines. Hybrid dog foods, which blend plant and animal ingredients, show greater variability, with some achieving balanced protein and fat content, while fiber levels depend on the plant-based proportion. Animal-based foods tend to excel in protein and fat content, particularly in wet and dry formats, while being lower in fiber and ash content. A key concern is the reliance on additives, particularly in plant-based and hybrid options, which raises questions about the long-term health impacts on pets. Pricing trends indicate that plant-based dog foods are generally more expensive than hybrid and animal-based options, although the cost varies widely across all categories.
随着宠物主人越来越关注宠物健康和可持续性，标签在影响宠物食品的明智购买决策方面起着至关重要的作用。本研究评估了植物性、混合型和动物性狗粮的营养充足性和价格。利用英敏特数据库，我们分析了各类狗粮的产品标签、成分组成和营销宣传语。研究结果显示，在蛋白质、纤维、脂肪、灰分和水分含量等关键营养素方面存在显著差异。植物性狗粮通常纤维和灰分含量较高，但蛋白质和脂肪水平往往不足，尤其是在零食和点心方面，这可能会影响其满足犬类饮食需求的适宜性。混合型狗粮将植物和动物成分混合在一起，表现出更大的变异性，一些产品的蛋白质和脂肪含量达到了平衡，而纤维水平则取决于植物性成分的比例。动物性食品往往在蛋白质和脂肪含量方面表现出色，尤其是在湿粮和干粮形式中，而纤维和灰分含量较低。一个关键问题是对添加剂的依赖，特别是在植物性和混合型产品中，这引发了对宠物长期健康影响的质疑。价格趋势表明，植物性狗粮通常比混合型和动物性狗粮更贵，尽管所有类别中的成本差异很大。
