Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the increasing trend of high-end pet food brands and the growing consumer demand for functional and premium pet products [2][3] - The top three brands in terms of comprehensive popularity are Maifudi, Blue's, and Royal, with scores of 1.85, 1.81, and 1.75 respectively [1] - The market is witnessing a significant shift towards "fine feeding," where pet owners are becoming more selective about their pet food choices, prompting domestic brands to innovate and upscale their offerings [2] Group 2 - Maifudi, with 20 years of experience in the pet industry, has gained consumer recognition through its high-end BARF/freeze-dried series and aggressive marketing strategies, including live streaming on Douyin and event marketing with celebrity endorsements [2] - Emerging brands like Kairuisi are addressing consumer trust issues through innovation, launching products like the Jinzhua series cat food, which boasts 74 nutritional indicators and a meat content ratio of 83% [2] - The pet snack market shows a clear differentiation in consumer preferences, with cat snacks seeing higher demand for dairy products and dried meat, while dog snacks are experiencing rapid growth in functional biscuits and freeze-dried foods [2] Group 3 - Brands are focusing on precise health needs in the pet nutrition market, moving from vague "health products" to targeted "health intervention solutions" [3] - NetEase Yanxuan is leveraging its platform advantages to enter the basic nutrition market, offering products that combine nutritional functions with pet snacks, such as mint-flavored biscuits for fresh breath [3] - Weishi, ranked 13th in the popularity index, has developed a comprehensive health matrix addressing various pet health needs, emphasizing its competitive edge with products like deep-sea fish oil for coat health [3]