🟡 Lamb Heart in Pet Food

Grade C-2.5 ptsProteins

What It Is

"Cleaned cardiac muscle from slaughtered lamb."

Health Impact

Less fatty than beef heart and a solid muscle organ. Good amino acid profile. Score: 6/10.

Why This Grade

A real but unresolved concern: often an ongoing FDA/AAFCO research question (like the grain-free/DCM investigation), a common allergen, or a vague-but-not-alarming label claim. -2.5 pts deducted.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamb Heart safe for dogs and cats?

Rated C (-2.5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Less fatty than beef heart and a solid muscle organ. Good amino acid profile. Score: 6/10.

What is Lamb Heart in pet food?

Cleaned cardiac muscle from slaughtered lamb.

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

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