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That said, it was not until the mid-1800s, during the Industrial Revolution, that commercial foods developed specifically for dogs were first documented. According to reports, a chance happening on an English quayside around 1860 changed the way dogs (and subsequently cats) would be fed across the world forever. James Spratt is accredited as the founder of pet food as we know it today. Originating from Cincinnati, Ohio, Spratt travelled to England with the aim of selling lightening conductors to the British.  On arrival at Liverpool docks Spratt observed dogs around the port scavenging for discarded ship biscuits.  In that moment Spratt saw the opportunity for biscuits designed for dogs and started to manufacture and sell dog biscuits made from vegetables, beef blood, wheat and beetroot.  Following success of this product in England Spratt returned home and in the 1870s introduced his product to wealthy American dog owners.   

That said, it was not until the mid-1800s, during the Industrial Revolution, that commercial foods developed specifically for dogs were first documented. According to reports, a chance happening on an English quayside around 1860 changed the way dogs (and subsequently cats) would be fed across the world forever. James Spratt is accredited as the founder of pet food as we know it today. Originating from Cincinnati, Ohio, Spratt travelled to England with the aim of selling lightning conductors to the British.  On arrival at Liverpool docks Spratt observed dogs around the port scavenging for discarded ship biscuits.  In that moment Spratt saw the opportunity for biscuits designed for dogs and started to manufacture and sell dog biscuits made from vegetables, beef blood, wheat and beetroot.  Following success of this product in England Spratt returned home and in the 1870s introduced his product to wealthy American dog owners.