A New Study Found Microplastics in Pet Food From 16 Out of 19 Brands Tested

A New Study Found Microplastics in Pet Food From 16 Out of 19 Brands Tested

New research suggests pets may help move microplastics into soil and wildlife.

Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds

Researchers say certain brands and kinds of cat and dog food have more microplastics than others.

Microplastics found in over 75% of Pet Food Products for Dogs, Cats and Hedgehogs - Companion Life

A new study out today (17 June 2026) by researchers from the University of Sussex and the University of Exeter, supported by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), has found microplastics in over three-quarters of pet food products tested. The discovery has revealed a hidden source of plastic pollution that could be affecting pets, including cats

Government urged to act now on microplastics in pet food

New research has exposed the extent of contamination, with a large dog potentially consuming thousands of synthetic particles daily.  First published in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, researchers from the universities of Sussex and Exeter presented results of tests conducted on 38 individual pet food products.  27% of the items analysed, and 87% of all brands responsible for their production, were found to have been contamin…