How to Spot Fake Cat & Dog Food and Keep Your Pet Safe

Recent Fake Pet Food Cases in Hong Kong

Recently, a local pet owner purchased a “US version” parallel-imported cat food at a discounted price on a well-known Hong Kong e-commerce platform. After feeding, their cat suffered from vomiting and diarrhea. Upon closer inspection, the packaging showed unusual colors and shapes, and contained misspelled English words. The manufacturer later confirmed the product was counterfeit. 

Other pet owners also reported similar symptoms — vomiting, diarrhea, and even bloody stools — after purchasing the same brand on the same platform, raising concerns about a large number of fake pet food products circulating in the market.

How to Spot Fake Cat & Dog Food

1. Check Packaging

Look for misspellings, blurry prints, and poor-quality packaging. Genuine pet food features clear, professional labels with batch numbers, expiry dates, and country of origin clearly indicated. Fake products often have poorly sealed packaging due to lower production costs.

2. Inspect Food Appearance & Smell

Compare the color and smell to what you’ve purchased before. Be alert if the kibble is too dark or too light, has uneven oil distribution, or smells unusual.

3. Beware of Suspiciously Low Prices

If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Avoid purchasing overly discounted products from unknown sellers.

How to Buy Cat & Dog Food Safely

Look for Official Labels

Many brands include official distributor labels to verify authenticity. Always buy from official brand stores, authorized distributors, or vet-recommended online shops.

Carefully Inspect Packaging

Authentic products have professional packaging with clear, correct printing. If the product looks different from previous purchases, verify its authenticity before feeding your pet.

Choose Trusted Sellers

Always choose sellers with a proven track record and transparency. Trusted sellers usually work directly with official distributors to ensure authenticity.

Verify Certifications

Reputable sellers will be happy to provide certification documents that prove their partnership with authorized suppliers. Don’t hesitate to ask!

What to Do If You Suspect Fake Pet Food

• Stop feeding the product immediately and monitor your pet’s health.

• Take photos of the packaging and any suspicious signs.

• Contact the brand to verify the product batch and authenticity.

• Request a refund from the platform or seller; report to authorities if necessary.

Why Buy from Vetopia — Certified & Safe Pet Food

At Vetopia, our mission is to provide only genuine and authorised pet food for your beloved pets.

Certified Genuine Products

We work closely with official distributors to ensure all our products are authentic, safe, and reliable.

Transparency with Certifications

We proudly display our supplier certification documents to give you peace of mind when shopping with us.

Your Pet’s Health Comes First

We understand how much your pet means to you. That’s why we promise that every product we sell meets the highest quality and safety standards.

Shop with Confidence

Buying counterfeit pet food wastes money and risks your pet’s health. Choosing safe, reliable pet food is every pet owner’s responsibility — visit Vetopia today for trusted, genuine products!

Together, Let’s Build a Safer Pet Food Market

If you suspect you’ve purchased counterfeit pet food, please report it to the seller or platform immediately. Together, we can help ensure that every pet enjoys safe, high-quality nutrition.