# Dog-Friendly Potato Chips 'Puptato Chips' are Snacks for Dogs That Take After Human Snacks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacks-for-dogs References: [puppycake](https://www.puppycake.com/Puptato-Chips-p/vpupc.htm) Puppy Cake's 'Puptato Chips' are a healthy and all-natural snack for dogs that are made from dried sweet potatoes. The ingredient list for these chips also contains dried chicken liver, which will be extra appealing to pets. These dog snacks are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and since they are snacks that are dried rather than fried, they are described as "virtually fat-free." Now that consumers are branching out and trying [alternative vegetable chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-poppers), many are looking to pass along the same health benefits to their pets with similar pet-friendly products. Puppy Cake also makes a range of inventive snacks for dogs, including everything from teas and ice cream mixes to [cakes and cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-celebration-cake-bites). These Puptato Chips offer a more [savory snack option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-sweet-heat). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Pet Snacks:** The trend of consumers looking for healthier snacks extends to the pet food industry, creating opportunities for innovation in developing nutritious and all-natural treats for pets. - **Alternative Vegetable Chips:** As consumers explore alternative vegetable chips, there is a growing market for pet-friendly versions made from nutritious vegetables, providing an opportunity for developing innovative dog snack products. - **Inventive Pet Snacks:** The rise of innovative and unique snacks for pets, such as teas, ice cream mixes, cakes, and cookies, opens up opportunities for creating new and exciting dog snack options like the Puptato Chips. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Food Industry:** The pet food industry can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking healthier options for their pets by developing new lines of nutritious and all-natural snacks like the Puptato Chips. - **Snack Food Industry:** With the popularity of alternative vegetable chips, the snack food industry can tap into the pet market by creating pet-friendly versions made from nutritious vegetables, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Pet Treat Manufacturing Industry:** The pet treat manufacturing industry has an opportunity to introduce inventive and unique snacks for pets, expanding beyond traditional treats and exploring new options like Puptato Chips to meet the evolving demands of pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Dog Jerky Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-jerky.md) - [Dog-Friendly Popcorn-Inspired Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupcorn-puffs.md) - [Oven-Baked Dog Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shameless-pets-crunchy-bites.md) - [Human-Friendly Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-the-dogs-treats.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Maple Sea Salt Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-sweet-potato-chip.md) - [Dog-Friendly Smoked Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snacks-for-dogs.md) - [Critter-Packed Canine Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-treats.md) - [Crispy Clean-Label Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christies-chips.md)