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A scent area (14) is integrated into or attached to a food label (12). The scent area (14) preferably contains the scent and/or taste of the contents within the food container (10). The scent area (14) preferably includes scratch and sniff technology and/or is covered with a peel-off type cover to p

A scent area (14) is integrated into or attached to a food label (12). The scent area (14) preferably contains the scent and/or taste of the contents within the food container (10). The scent area (14) preferably includes scratch and sniff technology and/or is covered with a peel-off type cover to preserve the freshness of the scent area (14) during shipping and storage. Pets, can then sniff or lick the scent areas (14) from an assortment of food containers (10) and show a preference for a meal selection. In a further embodiment, a row, column, or array of spaced-apart scent areas can be presented to a pet, and through sniff and/or taste the pet can indicate the types or flavors of food preferred. Similarly, food-scented cards, game pieces, or toys can be presented to a pet who can select a card, game piece, or toy to indicate the type and/or flavor of food preferred for the next meal. The pet owner could also use the preference indications to purchase preferred food types and/or flavors.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method employing olfactory information to facilitate selection of a fragrance-isolated pet food product, comprising:providing distinct first and second pet foods in respective first and second fragrance-isolating food containers, each food container having an exterior

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method employing olfactory information to facilitate selection of a fragrance-isolated pet food product, comprising:providing distinct first and second pet foods in respective first and second fragrance-isolating food containers, each food container having an exterior surface;attaching a first substrate to the exterior surface of the first fragrance-isolating food container;attaching a second substrate to the exterior surface of the second fragrance-isolating food container;applying to, or integrating into, the first substrate a first scent-producing agent that identifies the first pet food; andapplying to, or integrating into, the second substrate a second scent-producing agent that identifies the second pet food, the second scent-producing agent being distinctive from the first scent-producing agent to enable a pet sampling the first and second scent-producing agents to exhibit a behavior to express a preference for the first or second pet food prior to either the first or second food container being opened.