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# Functional Pet Treats
Bocce's Bakery's New Line of Functional Treats Solve Common Pet Ailments

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-05-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-treats
References: [boccesbakery](https://www.boccesbakery.com/collections/functional-biscuits)

In order to help dog owners treat common ailments, the Brooklyn-based pet food shop [Bocce's Bakery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-dog-supplements), has created a line of functional treats. Packed with powerful ingredients and available in dog-friendly flavors, the new treats are great options for pet owners looking for healthy treat options.

Bocce's Bakery's lineup of functional treats consists of three different dog biscuits: [Belly Aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-joy), Breath Aid and Hip Aid. Each of the biscuits is designed to tackle a different ailment, including upset stomachs, bad breath and achy joints, respectively. All of the treats are baked in small batches and packed with a short list of functional ingredients such as ginger, mint and glucosamine.

Available in flavors such as Pumpkin, Apple and Peanut Butter, the all-natural treats help dog owners keep their pets feeling healthy and satisfied.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.5/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Functional Pet Treats:** Pet owners are looking for functional treats that address common pet ailments.
- **Short List of Functional Ingredients:** Consumers want treats that contain a short list of functional ingredients.
- **Natural Pet Food:** The demand for all-natural pet food options is growing.

### Where This Applies

- **Pet Food:** Pet food companies can develop functional treats that address common pet ailments.
- **Natural Supplements:** Natural supplement companies can expand their product lines to include supplements for pets.
- **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can create new products and services for pet owners looking for all-natural, functional animal care options.

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