Pet food shortages leave owners on the hunt for kibble and cat treats – Reuters

Pet food shortages leave owners on the hunt for kibble and cat treats – Reuters

CHICAGO, July 29 (Reuters) - Black short-haired kitty Astra, one of millions of pets acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic last year, had to go without salmon-flavored Whiskas treats that were sold out at stores in New Orleans this month.

Loki, an Alaskan malamute dog in Ontario, Canada, did not have his usual Royal Canin kibble in the food bowl.

North American pet owners are struggling to track down certain foods from major retailers like Amazon.com (AMZN.O), Target Corp (TGT.N) and PetSmart as the sector grapples with increased demand and strains on the supply chain. read more