Animal Digest
infoAnimal Digest is an ingredient found in a small number of pet foods. Based on veterinary research, this ingredient has generally considered low-risk but good to know about. Below, we explain what we found and list the products that include it.
Why it's flagged
A palatability enhancer made by hydrolyzing unspecified animal tissues into a liquid or powder. The animal source is not identified, so there's no way to know what species it came from. Named protein sources are more transparent.
Sources
- AAFCO Official Publication (digest definition)
- FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
We found Animal Digest in 17 of the products we analyzed.
Products containing Animal Digest
Gravy Train Beefy Classic
Gravy Train
Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small Breed
Kibbles 'n Bits
Indoor Essentials Adult Chicken & Salmon
9 Lives
Bistro Mini Bits Beef, Vegetable & Apple Flavors Small Breed
Kibbles 'n Bits
Original Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors
Kibbles 'n Bits
Chicken & Salmon Flavor
Atta Cat
Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small Breed
Kibbles 'n Bits
Daily Essentials Adult Chicken Beef & Salmon
9 Lives
Tender & Crunchy Adult Real Lamb & Turkey Flavor
Dog Chow
Bistro Mini Bits Beef, Vegetable & Apple Small Breed
Kibbles 'n Bits
High Protein with Real Chicken Large Breed
Puppy Chow
Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor
Kibbles 'n Bits
Mini Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Small Breed
Kibbles 'n Bits
+Plus Urinary Tract Health Formula High Protein
Purina ONE
Complete Adult with Real Chicken
Dog Chow
PLUS Urinary Tract Health
9 Lives
EN Gastroenteric Low Fat
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
