Dog meat consumption is regarded as a taboo in the West, and hamburger meat and such belief is deeply associated with human-animal relations because dogs are often treated as family members by humans. [3] There are relatively few records about the early domestication of …

Jan 16, 2024 · Dog meat consumption is a highly controversial and taboo topic in Vietnam. While it is a cultural practice that has been deeply ingrained in Vietnamese cuisine for centuries, it has also faced significant backlash from animal rights activists and international organizations.

The projected market size for 2025 is US$94.2 million. Every category has contributed to the growth of pet foods in Vietnam and will continue to do so. In 2020, over the half of the pet food market was made up of dog food, at 57.6%, followed by cat food at 35.6%.

Nov 4, 2024 · "The dog meat trade in Vietnam is not only a disaster for animal welfare, but also incompatible with efforts to eradicate rabies in dogs," says HSI Vietnam chief Quang Nguyen.

Nov 25, 2017 · Roughly 5 million dogs are slaughtered for human consumption each year in Vietnam, according to the Asia Canine Protection Alliance (ACPA). In the absence of any animal-rights laws to protect them, traders are free to prioritize profit over humanity – and many do.

Jan 15, 2024 · When considering Vietnamese-made dog food, it is crucial to understand the ingredients, potential health risks, nutrient balance, allergies and sensitivities, food safety standards, benefits, environmental impact, cost, and alternatives associated with it.

Feb 5, 2021 · Dog meat farms in Vietnam are almost entirely nonexistent, according to research from FOUR PAWS, with the majority of the industry functioning through small groups stealing pets in the dead of night. Though some families will sell off their old dogs for cash.

Aug 15, 2019 · Statista, an online portal for market surveys and reports, values Vietnam's pet food segment at US$42 million in 2019 with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% (CAGR 2019–23). This covers food for dogs and cats, as well as feeds …

Vietnam records the imported value of up to 28,386 thousand USD in 2016 for dog and cat food, ranking 53 th the world over, in which the amount from the UK is 239 thousand USD. The big players are India (35.1%), Hong Kong/ China (24.4%), Thailand (18%), France (6%), etc.

Vietnamese believes dog meat is rich in proteins and makes men strong. Some restaurants claim that eating dogs could bring good luck to attract more customers. Some people even believe that beating dogs could boost its adrenaline, which makes dog meat more delicious.