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

Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #442 of 1163 $0.21/oz

True Solutions Small Breed Care Formula

Blue Buffalo

silver #516 of 1163 $0.23/oz

New York Strip Flavor in Gravy

A Strong Heart

bronze #683 of 861 $0.15/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 Total Support Medium Breed

Blue Buffalo

silver #551 of 1163 $0.18/oz

Specialized Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed

Purina Pro Plan

silver #764 of 1163 $0.19/oz

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

Purina Pro Plan

silver #754 of 1163 $0.20/oz

Oven-Baked Duck Recipe

Lotus

silver #324 of 558 $0.66/oz

Puppy Toy Breed Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #617 of 1163 $0.25/oz

Bright Mind Adult 7+ Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #705 of 1163 $0.18/oz

Oven-Baked Small Bites Good Grains Chicken Recipe

Lotus

bronze #904 of 1163 $0.26/oz

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

Purina Pro Plan

silver #649 of 1163 $0.14/oz

T-Bone Flavor in Gravy

A Strong Heart

bronze #685 of 861 $0.16/oz

Stewlicious Meaty Beefy Stew,

Dave's Pet Food

bronze #643 of 861 $0.31/oz

Artisan Chicken Grain-Free Freeze-Dried

Grandma Lucy's

bronze #160 of 171 $0.57/oz

AdvantEDGE Senior Support Plus Large Breed Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #744 of 1163 $0.23/oz

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

Purina Pro Plan

silver #726 of 1163 $0.13/oz

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

Purina Pro Plan

silver #742 of 1163 $0.13/oz

Adult Small Breed Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

bronze #793 of 1163 $0.19/oz

Specialized Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Large Breed

Purina Pro Plan

bronze #898 of 1163 $0.13/oz

True Solutions Mobility Care Formula

Blue Buffalo

silver #521 of 1163 $0.18/oz

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

Purina Pro Plan

silver #752 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Weight Management Chicken Adult Small Breed Formula

Purina Pro Plan

bronze #916 of 1163 $0.22/oz

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

Purina Pro Plan

silver #743 of 1163 $0.13/oz

Bacon Cheeseburger Flavor in Gravy

A Strong Heart

bronze #702 of 861 $0.16/oz

Human Grade Wholemade Grain-Free Chicken Dehydrated

The Honest Kitchen

bronze #0 of 0 $0.64/oz

Complete with Real Lamb & Rice High Protein

Puppy Chow

bronze #867 of 1163 $0.09/oz

High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

silver #606 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Life Protection Formula Small Breed Healthy Weight Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

Blue Buffalo

bronze #925 of 1163 $0.17/oz

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