How many pet foods contain Propylene Glycol?

Propylene Glycol is an ingredient found in a small number of pet foods. We found it in 7 products across our database.

Should I avoid pet food with Propylene Glycol?

Propylene Glycol is a minor note rather than a reason to switch foods. Focus on the overall nutritional profile instead.

Propylene Glycol

Q: Is Propylene Glycol safe in pet food?

Propylene Glycol is generally considered low-risk, but it is good to be aware of for dogs. A synthetic humectant used in semi-moist dog foods to retain moisture and texture. Banned in cat food (damages cat red blood cells) but permitted for dogs as GRAS. Not a safety concern at typical levels, but it is a synthetic additive.

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This concern applies to dogs specifically.

Propylene Glycol 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

A synthetic humectant used in semi-moist dog foods to retain moisture and texture. Banned in cat food (damages cat red blood cells) but permitted for dogs as GRAS. Not a safety concern at typical levels, but it is a synthetic additive.