❌ Animal By-Products (Unspecified) in Pet Food

Grade F-5 ptsProteins

What It Is

"Non-rendered parts from unspecified animals."

Health Impact

Untraceable, lowest-grade scraps with no species accountability whatsoever. Score: 1/10.

Why This Grade

Our most serious tier: a documented carcinogen finding, an outright ban in at least one country or species, or an unspecified source that can legally include 4D (dead, dying, diseased, disabled) animals. -5 pts deducted.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Animal By-Products (Unspecified) safe for dogs and cats?

Rated F (-5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Untraceable, lowest-grade scraps with no species accountability whatsoever. Score: 1/10.

What is Animal By-Products (Unspecified) in pet food?

Non-rendered parts from unspecified animals.

Related Proteins Ingredients

SalmonSardineAnchovyMackerel
← Back to full glossary
Sources: FDA, AAFCO Official Publication, National Toxicology Program,
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, Journal of Animal Science.

PetPro-tection League™