What Is Actually In Dog Food
Plain explanations of the things you find on a label, from the obvious ones to the ones that sound like chemistry. No opinions about whether an ingredient is good or bad, just what it is and what it does in the bag.
Powdered Psyllium Seed Husk
The outer coating of the psyllium seed, a concentrated soluble fiber.
Prawns
The flesh of the prawn, a shellfish.
Prime Rib Flavor
A flavoring intended to taste of prime rib.
Probiotics
Live beneficial bacteria added to support gut flora, without the strains being specified.
Propylene Glycol
A humectant used to keep semi-moist foods soft. Safe for dogs, though not permitted in cat food.
Protease
An enzyme that breaks protein into absorbable pieces.
Psyllium Husk
The outer coating of the psyllium seed, a concentrated soluble fiber.
Psyllium Seed Husk
The husk of the psyllium seed, a soluble fiber.
Psyllium Seed Husks
The husk of the psyllium seed, a soluble fiber.
Puffed Brown Rice
Pumpkin
The flesh of the pumpkin squash, used cooked or dried in dog food.
Pumpkin Meal
Pumpkin dried and ground into a meal.
Pumpkin Powder
Dried and powdered pumpkin flesh.
Pumpkin Puree
Cooked and pureed pumpkin flesh.
Pumpkin Seed
The seeds of the pumpkin, included whole or ground.
Pumpkin Seed Flour
Pumpkin Seeds
The seeds of the pumpkin, included whole or ground.
Pumpkinseeds
The seeds of the pumpkin, included whole or ground.
Purple Potatoes
Potatoes with purple flesh and skin.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Quail
The clean flesh of the quail, a small game bird.
Quail Egg
The egg of the quail.
Quinoa
The seed of the quinoa plant, a gluten-free pseudocereal.
Quinoa Seed
The seed of the quinoa plant, a gluten-free pseudocereal.
Rabbit
The clean flesh of the rabbit, used fresh.
Rabbit Broth
The liquid produced by simmering rabbit.
Rabbit Liver
The liver of the rabbit, an organ meat.
Rabbit Meal
Rabbit that has been cooked, dried and ground into a concentrated meal.
Rabbit with Ground Bone
Rabbit meat including ground bone, used in raw-inspired recipes.
Rainbow Trout
A freshwater fish farmed and caught for food.
Raspberries
The fruit of the raspberry cane.
Raw Duck
The clean flesh of the duck, with or without skin, used fresh.
Raw Duck Liver
The liver of the duck, an organ meat.
Raw Grass-Fed Lamb
The clean flesh of sheep, used fresh.
Raw Lamb Organs
A mix of raw lamb organ meats.
Raw Pork Liver
The liver of the pig, an organ meat.
Think You Know What Your Dog Can Eat?
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
115 foods in the deck. Grapes are in there. So is cheese.
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Ten foods, one at a time. Call each one Safe, In Moderation or Never, then flip the card to see if you had it right. The ones you miss are listed at the end.
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