Corn Syrup in Pet Food

Grade D-4 ptsSugars & Sweeteners

What It Is

"Liquid derived from corn starch hydrolysis."

Health Impact

Sugar in pet food. There is no nutritional reason for sugar in a dog or cat's diet. Added to make cheap food taste better. Linked to obesity, dental disease, and diabetes in pets. Score: 1/10.

Why This Grade

A meaningful red flag: an unnamed source, heavy processing into a by-product or digest form, or documented regulatory scrutiny in at least one country. -4 pts deducted.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corn Syrup safe for dogs and cats?

Rated D (-4 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Sugar in pet food. There is no nutritional reason for sugar in a dog or cat's diet. Added to make cheap food taste better. Linked to obesity, dental disease, and diabetes in pets. Score: 1/10.

What is Corn Syrup in pet food?

Liquid derived from corn starch hydrolysis.

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

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