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Supermarkets warn pet boom causing food pouch shortages

UK supermarkets have warned of a shortage of some dog and cat food products following
an "unprecedented" rise in pet ownership during lockdown.

Sainsbury's has apologised after running out of dog and cat food pouches due to a "national
shortage", although tinned and dry food are unaffected.

Morrisons said it might not have "full availability for several months", but said it had enough
stock for customers.

It is understood Tesco has also seen strong demand for cat food in pouches.

Sainsbury's said it was trying to resolve the issue but warned it would be "ongoing" in 2021.

It is blaming higher than usual demand for pouches after more pets were bought during
lockdown.

Morrisons also said that there had been "an unprecedented rise in pet ownership across the
UK" and it was seeing an "increase in demand".

A spokesperson for Morrisons said: "We're working closely with our suppliers who are
investing in increasing their capacity and we may not have full availability for several
months."