Report Pet Food Complaints at FDA.gov

The FDA regulates dog and cat food. Pet food does not require FDA approval before hitting the market; however, the FDA is required to make sure existing pet food is safe.

If you have concerns about your pet's food, you can file a complaint online using the Safety Reporting Portal. Complaints can include things like finding a foreign object in your pet's food, foul odor, leaky or damaged packaging, and most importantly, if you believe your pet has become ill from his or her pet food.

Hang on to your pet food packaging, if possible. That, as well as other information, can be included in your complaint. Find out more at How to File a Pet Food Complaint.