🟡 Lentils in Pet Food

Grade C-2.5 ptsLegumes

What It Is

"Whole dried lentils."

Health Impact

Common in limited-ingredient diets. Good fiber source but falls under the same DCM investigation concerns as other legumes in grain-free formulas. Score: 4/10.

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 Lentils safe for dogs and cats?

Rated C (-2.5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Common in limited-ingredient diets. Good fiber source but falls under the same DCM investigation concerns as other legumes in grain-free formulas. Score: 4/10.

What is Lentils in pet food?

Whole dried lentils.

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

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