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Packaged Facts’ Canadian Pet Market Survey, 4th Edition

Publisher Packaged Facts
Published Oct 10, 2025
Length 183 Pages
SKU # LA20462272

Description

Packaged Facts’ Canadian Pet Market Survey, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive analysis of the Canadian pet industry, drawing on a bilingual survey conducted in September 2025, involving 1,000 Canadian pet owners who had purchased pet products in the preceding 12 months. The report covers a wide range of pet market dynamics, including pet owner spending and attitudes, pet food trends, retail and Internet dynamics, use of veterinary and pet care services, and pet ownership trends.

Key findings highlight growth drivers in the Canadian pet market, with “Made in Canada” products in high demand. The report examines the importance of pets in Canadian households, with many pet owners considering their pets as part of the family and willing to spend more on pet foods with health and wellness benefits. Additionally, the report reveals a growing focus towards value, as well as the increasing use of technology in pet care, such as online shopping and high-tech pet health products.

The report provides insights into consumer spending patterns and psychographic profiles of pet owners. The Canadian pet food market is analyzed in depth, with a focus on market dynamics, consumer behavior, and emerging opportunities. Key trends and opportunities in veterinary and non-medical services are also explored. Pet ownership data includes pet owner demographic breakouts as well as acquisition trends and pet dog and cat characteristics.

Overall, the Canadian Pet Market Survey, 4th Edition serves as a valuable resource for industry stakeholders, offering essential data and analysis to aid in strategic decision-making and identifying growth opportunities in the Canadian pet market.

Scope and Methodology

This report on the Canadian pet industry draws primarily on a bilingual English/French survey conducted by Packaged Facts in September 2025 of 1,000 Canadian pet owners. Canadian Pet Market Survey 2025 focuses on dog and cat food, while also providing a topline overview of broader product purchasing rates, retail and Internet dynamics, use of veterinary and pet care services, and pet ownership patterns. Additional information was obtained from consultation with Canadian pet food industry insiders including Pets Canada and Canadian pet food market expert Serge Boutet of SBNutrinnov Consultants Québec, along with secondary research sources.

Table of Contents

183 Pages
CHAPTER 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
Inflation in Pet Food and Products
Figure 1-1. Level of Agreement with Price-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Focus on Value
Tariff Impact Remains Uncertain
Focus on Health
Corporate Responsibility and Company Values
The Roles of Technology
CHAPTER 2: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
REPORT SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
Scope and Methodology
Table 2-1. Demographics of Survey Respondents, 2025
INTRODUCTION
The Global Environment
Top Global Pet Food Companies
Canadian Pet Industry
The Pet Industry Overall
Inflation in Pet Food and Products
Figure 2-1. Consumer Price Index, 2019 – 2025 (percent change)
Consumer Spending
Table 2-2a. Quarterly Detailed Household Final Consumption Expenditure, Seasonally Adjusted, Q1 2023 – Q1 2025 (in millions CA$)
Table 2-2b. Change in Quarterly Detailed Household Final Consumption Expenditure, Seasonally Adjusted, Q2 2023 – Q1 2025 (in percent)
Table 2-3a. Annual Detailed Household Final Consumption Expenditure by Pet Sector, 2020 – 2024 (in millions CA$)
Table 2-3b. Change in Annual Detailed Household Final Consumption Expenditure by Pet Sector, 2021 – 2024 (in percent)
OVERVIEW OF PET OWNER PSYCHOGRAPHICS
Inflation Subsides but High Prices Persist
Figure 2-2. Level of Agreement with Spending-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Nearly Half of Pet Owners’ Spending Increased
Figure 2-3a. Change in Overall Pet Spending, First Half of 2025 vs. 2024, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 2-3b. Anticipated Changes in Overall Pet Spending, Next 12 Months Compared to Previous 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Where Pet Owners Would Cut Spending
Figure 2-4. Pet Categories in Which Pet Owners Would Spend Less if Prices Increase, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
The Cost of Pet Care
Figure 2-5. Level of Agreement with Price-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Focus on Value
Figure 2-6. Attitudes Toward Store Brand Pet Foods, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Tariff Impact Remains Uncertain
Table 2-4. Agreement with Tariff-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
“Made in Canada” Drives Sales
Illustration 2-1. Per Bank LinkedIn Post
Figure 2-7. “Made in Canada”-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Mislabeling Complaints Increase
“Pets as Family” Remains Central to Market Dynamics
Figure 2-8. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I consider my pets part of the family,” 2025 (percent of dog, cat, and other pet owners)
Figure 2-9. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “My pets are central to my home life,” 2025 (percent of dog, cat, and other pet owners)
Figure 2-10. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I enjoy buying products that pamper my pet(s),” 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Pet Travel, Run Errands with Owners
Figure 2-11. Travel-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Focus on Health
Figure 2-12. Attitudes Toward Pets and Mental/Physical Health, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 2-13. Pet Anxiety/Stress and Behavioral Problems, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Receptivity to Natural Products
Figure 2-14. Attitudes Toward Natural/Organic Pet Products, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Corporate Responsibility and Company Values
Illustration 2-2. Pet Valu Companions for Change YouTube Video Still
Figure 2-15. Pet Owner Attitudes Related to Pet Welfare and Rescue Participation, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Illustration 2-3. Petcurean Sustainability Web Banner
Illustration 2-4. Open Farm Sustainability Web Page
The Roles of Technology
Figure 2-16. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I am buying pet products online more than I used to,” 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 2-17. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I am buying pet products online more than I used to,” by Canadian Province, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
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Figure 2-18. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I like buying high-tech/internet connected products for my pet(s),” 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Table 2-5. Selected Internet and Pet Tech Psychographics by Generational Cohort, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
OVERVIEW OF PET PRODUCT USAGE AND PURCHASING RATES
Pet Food and Treats
Figure 2-19. Canadian Pet Food and Treats Purchase Trends, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 2-20. US Pet Food and Treats Purchase Trends, Currently Purchasing, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Pet Medications and Supplements
Figure 2-21. Pet Medication and Supplement Products Purchased, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 2-22. Attitudes Toward Pet Supplements, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 2-23. Top Pet Supplement Types Purchased, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog/cat owners who purchased pet supplements)
Figure 2-24. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I am concerned about the dental hygiene/breath odor of my pets,” 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Durable Pet Products
Figure 2-25. Canadian Durable Pet Products Purchase Trends, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Pet Clean-Up and Grooming Products
Figure 2-26. Pet Litter, Clean-Up, and Grooming Products Purchased, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Digital and High-Tech Pet Monitoring Products
Figure 2-27. Current Usage of Select High-Tech/Digital Pet Products, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Pet Training/Obedience or Calming/Anxiety Products
Figure 2-28. Current Usage of Pet Training/Obedience or Pet Calming/Anxiety Products, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
CHAPTER 3: FOCUS ON DOG AND CAT FOOD
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
PET FOOD CATEGORY OVERVIEW
Canadian Pet Food Sales
Table 3-1a. Canadian Retail Pet Food and Treat Sales, 2020 – 2025P and 2029P (in billions of CA$)
Table 3-1b. Growth in Canadian Retail Pet Food Sales, 2021 – 2025P, 2024 – 2029P CAGR (percentage change)
Canadian Pet Food Imports and Exports
Table 3-2a. Canadian Dog/Cat Food Imports Sales Value, 2019 – 2025 YTD (millions of CA$)
Table 3-2b. Canadian Dog/Cat Food Imports, Volume, 2019 – 2025 YTD (millions of kilograms)
Table 3-3a. Canadian Dog/Cat Food Exports Sales Value, 2019 – 2025 YTD (millions of CA$)
Table 3-3b. Canadian Dog/Cat Food Exports, Volume, 2019 – 2025 YTD (millions of kilograms)
Table 3-4. Canadian Dog/Cat Food Imports and Exports, Price Per kilogram, 2019 – 2025 YTD (CA$/kg)
Pet Food/Treat Spending
Figure 3-1. Change in Pet Food/Treat Spending, First Half of 2025 vs. 2024 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 3-2. Anticipated Change in Pet Food/Treat Spending, Next 12 Months vs. Previous 12 Months 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Top Canadian Pet Food Companies
Canada Among Top Pet Food Importers
Manufacturing and Production
US Brands Expanding into Canada, Canadian Brands Expanding in US
PRODUCT TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Influences on Pet Food Choices
Figure 3-3. Top Factors Influencing Pet Food Purchases, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Beyond Regular/Adult
Figure 3-4. Pet Food Usage by Formulation, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Superior Pet Food as Wellness Product
Figure 3-5. Pet Food Health and Wellness-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 3-6. Most Important Products for Pet Healthcare, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 3-7. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I like the idea of healthier snacks/treats for my pets”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Pet Owners Monitor Pet Food Ingredients
Figure 3-8. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I pay attention to the main (first) ingredient on the package ingredient panel in the pet foods I buy”, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Functional Foods
Figure 3-9. Functional Pet Food Formulation Usage, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Probiotics and Digestive Health
Illustration 3-1. Healthybud Meal Bites with Pre- and Post-Biotics
Natural and Organic Pet Foods
Figure 3-10. Natural and Organic Pet Food Usage, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 3-11. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “It’s important to me to buy less processed pet foods for my pet”, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Science-Based and Veterinary Diets
Illustration 3-2. Royal Canin Canada
Figure 3-12. Veterinary/Prescription Diet-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Illustration 3-3. vet chef from Tom&Sawyer
Grain-Free vs. Grain-Rich
Figure 3-13. Grain-Free and Meat-First Pet Food Usage, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Alternative Pet Food Ingredients and Formulations
Figure 3-14. Top Flavors for PetValu.ca Dog and Cat Food Offerings, 2025 (number of dog food products)
Illustration 3-4. Rayne Nutrition TheraDiet Dog Foods
Figure 3-15. Attitudes Toward Alternative Pet Food Types, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
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Health and Wellness Drive Interest in Alternative Formulations
Figure 3-16. Attitudes Toward Health and Alternative Pet Food Formats, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Freeze-Dried/Air-Dried Formulations Make Raw Food Accessible
Illustration 3-5. Hurraw Dehydrated Dog Foods
Illustration 3-6. Formula Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Foods
Illustration 3-7. Orijen Wild Reserve Dog and Cat Food
The Case for Freshness
Illustration 3-8. Caravan Pet Country Cookhouse Fresh Gently Cooked Dog Food
Illustration 3-9. Kafka’s Organics Fresh Cat Food
Illustration 3-10. Open Farm Goodbowl Fresh Pet Foods
Human-Grade Foods Part of Fresh Food Trend
Figure 3-17. Human and Human-Grade Pet Food-Related Sentiments, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 3-18. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I like the idea of home delivery for pet food”, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Wet Pet Foods Compete with Fresh
Illustration 3-11. Nutrience Trattoria Dog Food
Illustration 3-12. Open Farm Rustic Stew
Limited Ingredient Diets and Allergies
Figure 3-19. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “My pet needs special pet food because of food allergies or sensitivities”, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 3-20. Limited Ingredient and Custom Pet Food Usage, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Illustration 3-13. Petcurean Go! Solutions Sensitivities Dog Food
Illustration 3-14. Boréal Functional Limited Ingredient Dog Food
Sustainability and Animal Welfare
Figure 3-21. Attitudes Toward Pet Foods with Alternative Proteins, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 3-22. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I am concerned about the ethical/humane treatment of animals raised to use in pet food or pet treats/chews”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 3-23. Environmentally and Ethically Conscious Pet Food Usage, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Local is Better
Figure 3-24. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I actively seek out pet foods made in Canada”, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 3-25. Made in Canada vs. Made in USA Pet Food Usage, 2025 (percent of Canadian and US dog and cat owners)
Illustration 3-15. Canadian Naturals Website
Illustration 3-16. Nutrience Website
Pet Food Loyalty
Figure 3-26. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I consider long-established, leading brands of pet food to be as good as higher-priced new specialty brands.”, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Pet Food and Treat Brand Usage
Figure 3-27. Select Dog Food and Treat Brand Purchase Rates, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of dog owners)
Figure 3-28. Select Cat Food and Treat Brand Purchase Rates, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of cat owners)
CHAPTER 4: RETAIL LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
COMPETITIVE OVERVIEW
Online Sales Eat Away at Brick-and-Mortar Share of Product Sales
Figure 4-1. Pet Product Dollar Shares by Channel, 2024, 2025P, and 2029P (percent)
Channel Usage Rates: Brick-and-Mortar vs. Online
Figure 4-2. Channel Usage by Generation, In-Store vs. Online, Last 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 4-3. Channel Usage by Province, In-Store vs. Online, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Walmart, PetSmart Lead as Retail Chains
Figure 4-4. Pet Product Retailers Shopped in Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Retail Shopping Patterns by Province
Table 4-1. Pet Product Retailers Shopped in Past 30 Days by Province, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Amazon Leads as Pet Products Website
Figure 4-5. Websites Used for Pet Product Purchases in Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners who shopped online in past 12 months)
Online Shopping by Product Type
Figure 4-6. Online Shopping by Pet Product Category, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Shopping Frequency Rates: Brick-and-Mortar vs. Online
Figure 4-7. Most Recent Purchase of Pet Products, In-Store vs. Online, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Shopper Loyalty: Brick-and-Mortar vs. Online
Figure 4-8. Retailer Loyalty, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Table 4-2. Use of Loyalty Programs by Generational Cohort, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Pet Specialty Stores Appeal Based on Product Quality
Figure 4-9. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “Pet products sold in pet stores and pet superstores are superior to those sold in general stores”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 4-10. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I don’t shop in pet stores because their prices tend to be higher”: Pet Store Chains vs. Local/Independent Pet Stores, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
The Internet as the Kingpin of Alternatives
Figure 4-11. Alternative Channel Usage, 2022 vs. 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 4-12. Internet/Smartphone Pet Product Purchases, Usage of Pick-Up and Delivery Option, 2025 (percent of internet/smartphone pet product purchasers)
Receptivity to Loyalty/Rewards Programs: In-Store vs. Online
Figure 4-13. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I get significant discounts/benefits for buying pet products through a store or credit card loyalty program”, Online vs. In-store Shoppers, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
CHANNEL SHOPPING BY PET PRODUCT SECTOR
Channel Choice Shifts by Product Types
Table 4-3. Retail Channel Shopping Patterns for Select Pet Product Types, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
DIGITAL DYNAMICS
Beyond Online Shopping
Table 4-4. Use of the Internet Other Than Product Purchasing, Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Auto-ship/Subscription Rates for Pet Products
Table 4-5. Current and Past Pet-Related Subscriptions/Auto-Ship, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
CHAPTER 5: VETERINARY AND PET SERVICES
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
VETERINARY SERVICES
Veterinarians as Top Source of Pet Care Information
Figure 5-1. Most Important Sources of Information About Pet Care, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 5-2. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “If my pet is having trouble with its food, I would ask my veterinarian for advice”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Table 5-1. Most Important Sources of Pet Care Information by Generational Cohort, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Veterinary Use Rates
Figure 5-3. Veterinary Visits in Past 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Table 5-2. Veterinary Visits by Province, Regular/Well Visits vs. Urgent/Emergency Visits, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Table 5-3. Veterinary Visits by Generation, Regular/Well Visits vs. Urgent/Emergency Visits, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Usage of Spay/Neuter Services
Figure 5-4. Share of Pet Owners Utilizing Pet Spay/Neuter Services, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Virtual Vet Care
Figure 5-5. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I like the idea of veterinary telemedicine for my pets”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Changes in Veterinary Spending
Figure 5-6. Change in Pet Owner Spending on Veterinary Services, First Half of 2025 vs. 2024, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 5-7. Anticipated Change in Pet Owner Spending on Veterinary Services, Next 12 Months Compared to Previous 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Pet Owners Concerned About Cost of Vet Care
Figure 5-8. Level of Agreement with Veterinary Affordability Sentiments, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 5-9. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I like the idea of having veterinary care services available through general stores such as Walmart or Canadian Tire”, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
Figure 5-10. Level of Agreement with the Statement, “I like the idea of alternatives therapies such as massage, reflexology, or acupuncture for my dog/cat”, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Coverage by Pet Insurance or Medical Plans
Figure 5-11. Pet Medical Coverage, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Figure 5-12. Pet Medical Coverage, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
NON-MEDICAL SERVICES
Non-Medical Pet Care Services Challenged by Economy
Table 5-4. Use of Non-Medical Pet Care Services, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Table 5-5. Use of Grooming Services, by Generation, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Table 5-6. Use of Grooming Services, by Household Income, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Changes in Non-Medical Services Spending
Figure 5-13. Change in Pet Owner Spending on Non-Medical Services, First Half of 2025 vs. 2024, (percent of pet owners)
Figure 5-14. Change in Pet Owner Spending on Non-Medical Services, Next 12 Months Compared to Previous 12 Months, 2025 (percent of pet owners)
CHAPTER 6: PET OWNERSHIP
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
PET OWNERSHIP RATES
Pet Ownership by Household
Figure 6-1. Ownership Rates of Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets, 2020 vs. 2024 (percent of Canadian households)
Pet Ownership and Recent Acquisitions
Figure 6-2. Ownership Rates of Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets, 2025 (percent of pet-owning households)
Pet Ownership Patterns by Demographic Cohort
Figure 6-3. Pet Ownership Rates by Generational Cohort, 2025 (percent of pet-owning households)
Figure 6-4. Share of Pet-Owning Households by Generational Cohort, 2025 (percent of pet-owning households)
Pet Ownership Patterns by Geographic Region/Province
Figure 6-5. Ownership Rates of Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets by Region/Province, 2025 (percent of pet-owning households)
Number of Dogs and Cats per Household
Figure 6-6. Number of Dogs and Cats Owned, 2024 vs. 2025 (percent of dog- and cat-owning households)
Freshwater Fish Are Most Popular “Other” Pets
Figure 6-7. Ownership Rates of Pets Other Than Dogs or Cats, 2025 (percent of other pet-owning households)
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Number of Pets Kept for Pets Other Than Dogs or Cats
Figure 6-8. Number of Other Pets Owned, 2025 (percent of other pet-owning households)
PET ACQUISITION TRENDS
Acquisition Rates by Type of Pet
Figure 6-9. Acquisition Rates of Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets, Past 12 Months, 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2025 (percent of Canadian pet-owning households)
Figure 6-10. Pet Acquisition Rates in Last 12 Months for Pets Other Than Dogs or Cats, 2025 (percent of pet-owning households)
Planned vs. Impulse Pet Acquisitions
Figure 6-11. How Most Recent Pet Was Acquired, 2025 (percent of pet owners with pets acquired in past 12 months)
Role of Children in Household in Decision to Acquire Pets
Figure 6-12. Children as Motivation for Pet Acquisition, 2025 (percent of pet owners with pets acquired in past 12 months)
PET DOG AND CAT CHARACTERISTICS
Size Distribution for Pet Dogs
Figure 6-13. Size of Pet Dogs, Current vs. Most Recently Acquired, 2025 (percent of dog owners)
Age Distribution for Pet Dogs and Cats
Figure 6-14. Age of Dogs and Cats, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Pet Obesity Rates
Inside vs. Outside Dogs and Cats
Figure 6-15. Where Dogs/Cats Are Kept, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
Inside vs. Outside Pet Patterns by Geographic Region/Province
Figure 6-16. Share of Dogs and Cats Kept Mixed Inside/Outside or Mostly Outside, by Province, 2025 (percent of dog and cat owners)
CHAPTER 7: CANADIAN PET FOOD REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
INTRODUCTION
Pet Food and Treat Regulation in Canada
REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF PET FOOD, TREATS AND CHEWS
Overview of Regulatory Authorities
Pet Food Imports Into Canada
Import of pet food, treats and chews containing animal products and by-products
Personal Imports
Commercial Imports
Updates to Import Requirements for Pet Chews
Imports From The United States To Canada For Commercial Sale
UPDATES: Simplified documentation requirements for pet food products from the United States
Notice to Industry – Updates to Pet Products Importation - Overview
Changes to import requirements for pet supplements
Notices to Industry
Pet Food Exports from Canada
Role and Responsibilities of Exporters
Request for Certification
When existing official negotiated certificates are available
When official negotiated certificates are NOT available
When exports are covered by an in-house certificate HA2341
Guidelines for Preparing Export Certificates
Role and Responsibilities of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Free Sale Declaration (Certificate of Free Sale)
Audits and Inspection
Audit
Facility approval
Inspection and eligibility to export
Exports From Canada to the United States
Raw pet food and/or treats (HA3025)
Shelf-stable thermally processed pet food/chews/treats (certificate HA2828)
Others (use in-house certificate HA2341)
Agreement of CFIA with third countries for additional certification
Current agreements for imported ingredients
Table 3-5. Notice to Industry – Updates to Pet Products Exportation Overview, 2024 – 2025
Modernization Of Feed Regulations – 2024
Key Changes in 2025
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