How many pet foods contain Ethoxyquin?

Ethoxyquin is an ingredient found in a small number of pet foods. We found it in 9 products across our database.

Should I avoid pet food with Ethoxyquin?

Many veterinary sources suggest avoiding Ethoxyquin. Consider choosing a product without this ingredient.

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Q: Is Ethoxyquin safe in pet food?

Ethoxyquin is flagged as a serious concern. Ethoxyquin is a synthetic antioxidant originally developed as a pesticide. Banned in pet food in the EU and Australia. The FDA requested the US pet food industry voluntarily stop using it in 2017.

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Ethoxyquin is an ingredient found in a small number of pet foods. Based on veterinary research, this ingredient has raised serious concerns among veterinary researchers. Below, we explain what we found and list the products that include it.

Why it's flagged

Ethoxyquin is a synthetic antioxidant originally developed as a pesticide. Banned in pet food in the EU and Australia. The FDA requested the US pet food industry voluntarily stop using it in 2017.