How many pet foods contain Cellulose (Filler)?

Cellulose (Filler) 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 Cellulose (Filler)?

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

Cellulose (Filler)

Q: Is Cellulose (Filler) safe in pet food?

Cellulose (Filler) is generally considered low-risk, but it is good to be aware of for dogs. Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the point in weight management formulas: it adds bulk without calories. Outside of those uses, it takes the place of ingredients that could be more nutritious.

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This concern applies to dogs specifically.

Cellulose (Filler) is an ingredient found in a small number of pet foods for dogs. 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

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the point in weight management formulas: it adds bulk without calories. Outside of those uses, it takes the place of ingredients that could be more nutritious.

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