High Fructose Corn Syrup
cautionHigh Fructose Corn Syrup is an ingredient found in a small 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
An added sugar with no nutritional value. Contributes to obesity, dental decay, and insulin resistance over time.
Sources
- AAHA 2014, Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
We found High Fructose Corn Syrup in 3 of the products we analyzed.