Dog bakery

A dog bakery is a business that produces fresh baked goods for dogs. The first dog bakery, Famous Fido, opened in 1979 on Chicago, Illinois's north side. Many dog bakeries carry specialty pastries and treats especially for dogs with allergies, dietary needs, or bad breath.

Reasons for popularity

There is a trend among United States consumers to humanize and indulge their pets.^[1] This indulgence is also partly fueled by the trend to purchase natural and organic products. Often, store-bought treats are laden with sugar, preservatives, and chemicals. These trends are mostly responsible for the emergence of dog bakeries around the country.

Pet lovers are also more conscious about the quality of food they are feeding their pets. In March 2007, a pet food recall was made by major pet food brands following the news of pets' death after eating dog and cat food. At least 471 cases of pet kidney failure have been reported in the 10 days since a nationwide recall of dog and cat food, and 104 of those pets have died.^[2] Many more dog bakeries were founded after this recall. because dog lovers turned entrepreneurs offer all-natural dog treats made with United States Department of Agriculture approved ingredients, no chemical preservatives and no wheat gluten, the source of the 2007 pet food recall contamination.

References

1. ^ Retailwire
2. ^ Associated Press (March 28, 2007). "104 Deaths Reported in Pet Food Recall", New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-04-11.