Why is there no cat food on the shelves?

An increase in the number of cats owned, coupled with a lack of ingredients and even packaging, have caused a perfect storm to disrupt cat food supplies. First, the good news: American households took to adopting a lot more cats in 2020 as the pandemic began.

Why is there a shortage on cat food?

Jonathan Phares, an Iowa State University supply chain professor, says COVID-related supply chain issues are primarily to blame. Specifically, there's a shortage of the meat used in many cat food brands. In addition, cat adoptions have increased since the pandemic.

Why is there a shortage of dry cat food 2022?

As many of you have probably already noticed, the recent COVID pandemic has led to a pet food shortage that could last until 2022. Shortages in raw ingredients, packaging materials, and problems with shipping across the US means that pet food companies are struggling to keep up with the increased demand from 2020.

Why is Friskies cat food out of stock?

Canned cat food — from well-known brands like Fancy Feast, Friskies and 9 Lives — is the most elusive. Several factors are responsible, including pandemic-related manufacturing delays, bad weather, and an uptick in pet ownership and pampering.

Is there currently a cat food shortage?

Even when the food is sourced in the US, there is still a shortfall. Often the meat in pet food comes from human food off-cuts, and as meat supplies have dwindled due to shortages caused by the pandemic these by-products have become harder to find.

Cat food shortage leads to empty shelves

Is there going to be a shortage of pet food?

The supply chain issues we've been tracking are now hitting a billion-dollar business, your dogs and cats. There's a pet food shortage across the country. A shortage of aluminum cans and manufacturers having a tough time getting raw ingredients has led to the problem.

Why is there a ROYAL CANIN food shortage?

“ROYAL CANIN® has experienced incredible growth in demand for our products at a time when a broader global crisis is putting additional strain on all of us. Despite our best efforts to supply enough of our diets to meet the increased demand, we recognize that we are not meeting your expectations, nor ours.

Is there a cat food shortage 2022?

Why are there cat food shortages in 2022? There are two main factors that are affecting the current availability of cat food, especially canned food: aluminum shortages and ingredient shortages.

Is Friskies cat food killing cats?

There are thousands of complaints about tainted Friskies wet cat food online (batch#s 1157, 1159, 1161) injuring and even killing people's kitties. 1 or even 100 complaints could be chalked up to coincidence, but there are significantly more than that and the number is growing every day.

Can I make my own cat food?

It is virtually impossible to make a nutritionally complete and balanced cat food without the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. Be wary of any recipe that claims to provide all the nutrients your cat needs without supplementation.

What is the healthiest food for indoor cats?

What cat food is killing cats?

Three ranges of cat food have been recalled by their manufacturer, Fold Hill Foods, in mid-June; the Sainsbury's Hypoallergenic Recipe range, the Pets at Home's AVA range and the Applaws Cat Dry products. The recalls prompted an investigation by the Food Standards Authority (FSA) and the RVC.

Is Fancy Feast good for cats?

“Plenty of the Fancy Feast are actually quite high in protein and very low in carbohydrates.” This variety pack of protein-rich, meat-in-gravy flavors checks all her boxes and would be a good option for cats who like to mix up their meals.

What cat food is comparable to Royal Canin?

Purina: The verdict

To summarize, Purina has a lot of positive things to recommend about it. While it doesn't have as many products as Royal Canin, there is still plenty to choose from, and you can be sure that its food is of a high quality.

Is Royal Canin made in the USA?

In the United States, you'll find Royal Canin^® associates hard at work at our headquarters in St. Charles, Missouri, in our manufacturing facilities in Missouri and South Dakota and in offices all across the country. All of the pet food we distribute and sell in the U.S. is made in company-owned plants.

Has Royal Canin ever had a recall?

Yes. There have been a few notable U.S. recalls of Royal Canin pet food over the years. In May 2007 and April 2007, as part of the massive Menu Foods/melamine recall that shocked the country, specific varieties of Royal Canin dry dog and cat foods were recalled because of potential melamine contamination.

Why are there food shortages right now?

Grocery Stores Shortages

“It is a combination of factors: supply chain issues and driver shortages, scarcity of packaging, labor shortages at manufacturing and production plants as the workforce has not returned as facilities restarted from COVID closures,” Keith Daniels of Carl Marks Advisors told us.

What items are hard to find right now?

Why are supermarkets empty?

Retailers are caught in a web of issues, including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and high COVID-19 cases. From cereal to soup to December's cream cheese demand, fully stocked shelves can be hit or miss at stores.

What's wrong with Fancy Feast?

Mercury Containing Fish

In fact, many Fancy Feast cat food products contain fish that may carry high levels of mercury. These products can cause the effects of mercury poisoning over a long period of time, and it can result in severe health problems. One common effect of mercury poisoning is kidney damage.

Is Fancy Feast going out of business?

Purina recently decided to cease manufacturing of the popular Fancy Feast Appetizer line of cat food. They have replaced it with a new recipe called "Purely" that my cat and thousands of others find inferior and unpalatable. For picky cats like mine, finding a wet food that they enjoy eating can be a challenge.

Is tuna good for cats?

Cats can be addicted to tuna, whether it's packed for cats or for humans. Some tuna now and then probably won't hurt. But a steady diet of tuna prepared for humans can lead to malnutrition because it won't have all the nutrients a cat needs. And, too much tuna can cause mercury poisoning.

Why are grocery stores running out of cat food?

“Like other retailers, Stop & Shop is seeing supply challenges with pet food, specifically wet cat food,” she wrote in an email. “The challenges are caused by a surge in demand over the last 18 months, as well as raw material shortages, including aluminum, which is used to make the cans.”

Is it OK to give cats only dry food?

"Dry food is fine as long as it is complete and balanced," says Dr. Kallfelz. Dry food may be less expensive than canned cat food and may stay fresher longer. Cats that eat only dry food need to be provided with lots of fresh water, especially if they are prone to developing urinary tract blockages.

Are bananas poisonous to cats?

The simple answer is yes — but while bananas aren't toxic to cats, they can cause digestive issues. Many "people foods," like chocolate, are toxic for cats and other pets, and they should be avoided altogether.