UK Pet Food has reviewed the BVA’s findings and has shared its official response, highlighting its commitment to supporting pet owners with accurate and helpful information.

Sarah Hormozi, head of science and education at UK Pet Food, said: “We welcome the BVA’s new paper on diet choices for cats and dogs and are pleased to see that it aligns closely with much of our core work with members, including on the importance of nutrition, sustainability, pet obesity and safety and standards.”

“Like the BVA, at UK Pet Food we understand that owners are facing increasingly complex choices when it comes to feeding their pets. We know that it can be overwhelming to navigate through all the information out there about diet choices. That’s why we, along with our members, are dedicated to providing pets with nutritionally balanced, safe, affordable, and environmentally sustainable diets.”

Ms Hormozi added: “We also want to make sure that pet owners have access to reliable, clear, and scientifically backed information to help them make the right choices for them and their much-loved pets.

“We look forward to continuing to work with the BVA to help raise standards, offer educational resources and advance pet health and wellbeing through quality nutrition, from a sustainable and progressive UK pet food industry.”