How many pet foods contain Animal Fat (Generic)?

Animal Fat (Generic) is an ingredient found in a small number of pet foods. We found it in 0 products across our database.

Should I avoid pet food with Animal Fat (Generic)?

Animal Fat (Generic) is a minor note rather than a reason to switch foods. Focus on the overall nutritional profile instead.

Animal Fat (Generic)

Q: Is Animal Fat (Generic) safe in pet food?

Animal Fat (Generic) is generally considered low-risk, but it is good to be aware of. A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like 'chicken fat' or 'beef fat' tell you exactly what species it came from. Generic 'animal fat' can come from any rendered source, and FDA pentobarbital surveys have traced contamination to rendered fats.

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Animal Fat (Generic) 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 generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like 'chicken fat' or 'beef fat' tell you exactly what species it came from. Generic 'animal fat' can come from any rendered source, and FDA pentobarbital surveys have traced contamination to rendered fats.

Sources

FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)

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