Just say bone appétit

Is this cake for you or for the dog? As pet food goes gourmet, it’s getting harder to tell

- Taranna Khetpal

We're already spoiling pets with their own cars, bedrooms, and wardrobes full of accessories.

We're already spoiling pets with their own cars, bedrooms, and wardrobes full of accessories. On Insta, @XingsWorld is setting new cat-parent goals by building a mini metropolis (functional subway station, a supermarket, even a MeowDonald's) for his cats. It was only a matter of time before pets got human-style, gourmet menus.

At The Pet People Café in Bengaluru, it's possible to share your tuna pupcake; or a glazed carob and peanut butter chicken and egg pupcake with your little doggo. In the UK, at cocktail bars such as Smith & Whistle, canines who accompany the patrons can get the Poochie Pinot or Doggie Perignon (made from herbal infusions and fresh chicken or beef broth) alongside some premium jerky.

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In February, the Marriott hotel in Whitefield, Bengaluru, hosted a Pawsome Sundowner, at which 32 dogs indulged in a buffet by chef Gaurav Paul. The spread featured biryani, pumpkin and coconut cheesecake, and galauti kebabs made from kidney beans and coconut oil. Humans were confused about which buffet counter was meant for them. “An older gentleman came up to me and complimented me on the food, saying it suited him well, because he couldn't tolerate spice, but that the food was missing salt,” claims Paul.