Animal Digest in Pet Food

Grade F-5 ptsProteins

What It Is

"Material resulting from chemical or enzymatic hydrolysis of clean and undecomposed animal tissue."

Health Impact

Hydrolysis means the tissue is dissolved with chemicals or enzymes into a liquid or powder. The source animal is completely unspecified — the same 4D concerns apply. It is primarily used as a flavor enhancer sprayed onto kibble after manufacturing. When you see a dog going crazy for a cheap food, this is often why.

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 Digest safe for dogs and cats?

Rated F (-5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Hydrolysis means the tissue is dissolved with chemicals or enzymes into a liquid or powder. The source animal is completely unspecified — the same 4D concerns apply. It is primarily used as a flavor enhancer sprayed onto kibble after manufacturing. When you see a dog going crazy for a cheap food, this is often why.

What is Animal Digest in pet food?

Material resulting from chemical or enzymatic hydrolysis of clean and undecomposed animal tissue.

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Sources: FDA, AAFCO Official Publication, National Toxicology Program,
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, Journal of Animal Science.

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