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Salt

Sodium chloride, added in small amounts to meet a dog's sodium requirement and to aid palatability.

Salt

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 1 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

74%

1,867 of the 2,523 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 72 brands. 1,343 dry dog food, 432 wet dog food, 56 dog food topper.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 15. In the top five of 9 foods, so it is usually a minor ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

0%

Usually listed after the salt, which caps it at roughly 1% of the recipe in 100% of foods.

Price per lb

Foods with it $3.17
All foods $3.23

Median of the cheapest bag price across 1,100 priced foods, about level with the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

8%

of the foods that list it are from Blue. 72 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • Sodium and chloride are essential nutrients that dogs need for nerve and fluid balance. The amount used in complete foods is small and controlled.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Blue 156
  2. Royal Canin 128
  3. Purina 122
  4. Merrick 91
  5. Nulo 90
  6. Instinct 84
  7. NutriSource 69
  8. Nutro 64
  9. Stella & Chewy's 52
  10. Fromm 47

Plus 62 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #1 Blue Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  2. #2 Purina Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
  3. #3 Purina One SmartBlend Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
  4. #5 Purina One SmartBlend Chicken & Rice Formula Natural Adult Dry Dog Food
  5. #6 Blue Life Protection Formula Adult Small Breed Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  6. #8 Diamond Naturals Skin & Coat Formula All Life Stages Salmon & Potato Formula Dry Dog Food
  7. #10 Pedigree Adult Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food
  8. #11 Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Rank on Amazon's dog food best seller list, checked October 2026.

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Natural Flavor 40%
  2. Chicken 39%
  3. Chicken Fat 38%
  4. Peas 32%
  5. Chicken Meal 28%
  6. Flaxseed 25%
  7. Brown Rice 21%
  8. Sweet Potatoes 18%
  9. Barley 17%
  10. Dried Plain Beet Pulp 17%
  11. Potatoes 16%
  12. Beef 15%

On the shelf

Foods that list it

1,867 foods in our reviews list it. Here are some of them.

Castor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Free-Range Chicken Bone Broth Dog Food Topper25.0% proteinCastor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Grass-Fed Beef Bone Broth Dog Food Topper25.0% proteinCastor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Grass-Fed Beef Bone Broth Seasoned with Turmeric Dog Food Topper25.0% proteinMerrick Grain Free Limited Ingredient Lamb Wet Dog Food31.8% proteinNulo FreeStyle True Boost Meatball Mixers Chicken Recipe Dog Food Topper48.4% proteinTiki Dog Raw Beef, Beef Liver and Beef Bone Broth Frozen Raw Dog Food40.0% proteinTiki Dog Raw Chicken, Chicken Liver and Chicken Bone Broth Frozen Raw Dog Food43.3% proteinTiki Dog Raw Duck, Turkey Bone Broth and Pumpkin Frozen Raw Dog Food43.3% protein
Show 60 more Blue Natural Veterinary Diet WU Wet Dog Food31.8% proteinBlue True Solutions Weight Control Wet Dog Food34.1% proteinPedigree Choice Cuts IN Gravy Adult Pouches, Grilled Chicken & Filet Mignon Wet Dog Food44.4% proteinWellness Complete Health Beef Wet Dog Food44.4% proteinStella & Chewy’s Wild Red : Whole Prey Chicken & Turkey Recipe, Protein Rich, Grain Free & Legume Free Stew Wet Dog Food46.7% proteinTaste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Bison in Gravy Wet Dog Food44.4% proteinTiki Dog Pate Chicken, Beef & Beef Liver Cups 4ct Wet Dog Food70.0% proteinWellness CORE Beef, Venison & Lamb Wet Dog Food54.5% proteinKirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Turkey and Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food30.0% proteinFromm Classic Adult Large & Giant Breed Dry Dog Food26.7% proteinHalo Holistic Cage-Free Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Puppy Dry Dog Food31.9% proteinNutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites , Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food26.7% proteinRachael Ray Nutrish Dish Beef & Brown Rice with Veggie & Fruit Blend Dry Dog Food28.9% proteinWholeHearted Adult Small-Breed Beef & Brown Rice Recipe with Whole Grains Dry Dog Food27.8% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Adult Dog Beef Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food27.8% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food35.6% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food25.6% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food25.6% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food30.0% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals All Life Stages Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food28.9% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food27.8% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food24.4% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food30.0% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Skin & Coat All Life Stages Dog Salmon & Potato Formula Dry Dog Food27.8% proteinDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food35.6% proteinZignature Original Trout & Salmon Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food34.4% proteinSimply Nourish Source High Protein Grain Free Adult Dry Dog Food38.9% proteinKirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Turkey and Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food26.7% proteinBlue Wilderness Beef & Chicken with Grains Wet Dog Food45.5% proteinBlue Life Protection Formula Homestyle Recipe Grain-Free Senior - Chicken & Garden Vegetables Wet Dog Food36.4% proteinBlue Natural Veterinary Diet WM Wet Dog Food31.8% proteinWellness Complete Health Venison & Salmon Wet Dog Food44.4% proteinFromm Nutritionals Digestive Pâté Dog Food Topper31.8% proteinWellness Complete Health Age Advantage Pate Chicken Wet Dog Food31.8% proteinBlue Boo Bits Chicken Recipe Soft Dog Treats13.7% proteinBlue Boo Bars Pumpkin & Cinnamon Crunchy Dog Treats13.5% protein4health with Wholesome Grains Adult Large Breed + Mobility Chicken and Rice Dry Dog Food26.7% proteinHalo Holistic Cage-Free Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food29.7% proteinHalo Holistic Grain Free Cage-Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food29.7% proteinHalo Holistic Vegan Plant-Based with Kelp Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food29.7% proteinStella & Chewy’s Gourmet Pate Gourmet Pâté for Puppies with Chicken & Salmon - Grain Free Rich in Protein with Smooth Texture Wet Dog Food50.0% proteinWellness Core Protein Bowls Beef, Potato & Green Beans Wet Dog Food33.3% proteinWellness Complete Health Pate Turkey Salmon Entrée Smooth Wet Dog Food47.7% proteinWellness Core Mini Meals Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food44.4% proteinWellness Complete Health Pate Turkey Dinner Smooth Loaf Wet Dog Food45.5% proteinWellness Complete Health Petite Entrees Shredded Medley Braised Lamb, Venison, White Sweet Potatoes & Carrots Wet Dog Food40.0% proteinWellness Core Protein Bowls Lamb, Red Rice & Peas Wet Dog Food33.3% proteinWellness Core Mini Meals Chicken & Tuna Wet Dog Food44.4% proteinWellness Complete Health Pate Age Advantage Tuna & Salmon Wet Dog Food47.7% proteinVictor Select Grain Free Cuts Gravy | Beef and Vegetables Stew Wet Dog Food44.4% proteinBlue True Solutions Small Breed Care Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe for Small Breed Adult Dogs Dry Dog Food31.1% proteinCarna4 Easy-Chew Fish Dry Dog Food32.2% proteinCanidae All Life Stages , Chicken and Rice Wet Dog Food40.9% proteinCanidae Pure , Lamb, Turkey & Chicken Grain Free Recipe Wet Dog Food40.9% proteinWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Puppy Chicken Formula in Gravy Wet Dog Food60.0% proteinWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Puppy Beef & Rice Formula in Gravy Wet Dog Food37.5% proteinBlue True Solutions Large Breed Care Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog Food26.7% protein4health with Wholesome Grains Adult Salmon and Potato Formula at Tractor Supply Co Dry Dog Food27.8% protein4health Shreds Large Breed Adult Chicken Formula Dry Dog Food26.7% proteinBlue Wilderness Premier Blend Adult Chicken Tender Meaty Cuts Recipe Dry Dog Food36.7% protein
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