How many pet foods contain Garlic?

Garlic is an ingredient that appears in a number of pet foods. We found it in 87 products across our database.

Should I avoid pet food with Garlic?

Garlic is not a dealbreaker, but it is worth considering alternatives if you have other options.

Garlic

Q: Is Garlic safe in pet food?

Garlic is not necessarily dangerous, but it is worth watching. A member of the allium family. Contains thiosulfate compounds that cause oxidative damage to red blood cells. Some dog foods include garlic powder as a flavoring at levels the manufacturer considers safe, but there is no established safe threshold, and damage is cumulative. Powdered forms are more concentrated than fresh.

caution

Garlic is an ingredient that appears in a number of pet foods. Based on veterinary research, this ingredient has worth keeping an eye on. Below, we explain what we found and list the products that include it.

Why it's flagged

A member of the allium family. Contains thiosulfate compounds that cause oxidative damage to red blood cells. Some dog foods include garlic powder as a flavoring at levels the manufacturer considers safe, but there is no established safe threshold, and damage is cumulative. Powdered forms are more concentrated than fresh.

Sources

AKC Canine Health Foundation (garlic toxicity)
Lee et al. 2000, Toxicology (thiosulfate mechanism)
Yamato et al. 2005, J Vet Pharmacol Therapeutics (eccentrocytes in dogs)

We found Garlic in 87 of the products we analyzed.

Products containing Garlic

Complete with Real Chicken

Puppy Chow

bronze #908 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Complete Adult with Real Chicken

Dog Chow

bronze #1125 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Adult Little Bites with Real Chicken & Beef Small Breed

Dog Chow

bronze #1059 of 1163 $0.07/oz

Tender & Crunchy Adult Real Lamb & Turkey Flavor

Dog Chow

bronze #1153 of 1163 $0.05/oz

High Protein with Real Chicken Large Breed

Puppy Chow

bronze #1013 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Tender & Crunchy with Real Beef

Puppy Chow

bronze #911 of 1163 $0.06/oz

EN Gastroenteric Low Fat

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

bronze #99999 of 0 $0.30/oz

Oven-Baked Grain-Free Lamb & Turkey Liver Recipe

Lotus

bronze #1010 of 1163 $0.38/oz

Oven-Baked Small Bites Grain-Free Lamb & Turkey Liver

Lotus

bronze #1050 of 1163 $0.53/oz

Complete Essentials Adult 7+ Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice High Protein Formula with Probiotics

Purina Pro Plan

silver #649 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Adult 7 Plus Weight Management Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #670 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Complete with Real Lamb & Rice High Protein

Puppy Chow

bronze #867 of 1163 $0.09/oz

Complete Essentials Adult 7+ Shredded Blend Adult Chicken & Rice High Protein Formula with Probiotics Small Breed

Purina Pro Plan

silver #655 of 1163 $0.22/oz

True Solutions Natural Weight Control Chicken

Blue Buffalo

silver #623 of 1163 $0.18/oz

True Solutions Mobility Care Formula

Blue Buffalo

silver #521 of 1163 $0.18/oz

Weight Management Chicken Adult Small Breed Formula

Purina Pro Plan

bronze #916 of 1163 $0.22/oz

Sport Active All Life Stages High-Protein 27/17 Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #631 of 1163 $0.13/oz

True Solutions Total Support Medium Breed

Blue Buffalo

silver #551 of 1163 $0.18/oz

True Solutions Small Breed Care Formula

Blue Buffalo

silver #516 of 1163 $0.23/oz

Specialized Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed

Purina Pro Plan

silver #648 of 1163 $0.22/oz

Complete Essentials Adult Shredded Blend Turkey & Rice High Protein Formula with Probiotics

Purina Pro Plan

silver #752 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Specialized Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Large Breed

Purina Pro Plan

bronze #898 of 1163 $0.13/oz

Specialized Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed

Purina Pro Plan

silver #764 of 1163 $0.19/oz

HA Hydrolyzed Salmon Flavor

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

bronze #99999 of 0 $0.34/oz

Sport Performance All Life Stages High-Protein 30/20 Beef & Bison Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #523 of 1163 $0.17/oz

Sport Development High-Protein 30/20 Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #754 of 1163 $0.20/oz

Complete Essentials Adult 7+ Shredded Blend Beef & Rice High Protein Formula with Probiotics

Purina Pro Plan

silver #694 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Sport Development Large Breed High-Protein 30/18 Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

gold #334 of 1163 $0.17/oz

Baby BLUE Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe

Blue Buffalo

gold #156 of 1163 $0.20/oz

AdvantEDGE Senior Support Plus Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

bronze #778 of 1163 $0.23/oz

Scan your pet's food to check for Garlic and other flagged ingredients.