Poultry Digest in Pet Food

Grade F-5 ptsProteins

What It Is

"Enzymatically treated poultry tissue — specific bird species unspecified."

Health Impact

The same hydrolysis-into-liquid-flavoring process as plain "Digest," narrowed only to birds rather than any animal — which sounds more specific but still doesn't name a species, so the same 4D sourcing concerns apply. It exists almost entirely to spray onto kibble for palatability, not for nutrition. Score: 2/10.

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 Poultry Digest safe for dogs and cats?

Rated F (-5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. The same hydrolysis-into-liquid-flavoring process as plain "Digest," narrowed only to birds rather than any animal — which sounds more specific but still doesn't name a species, so the same 4D sourcing concerns apply. It exists almost entirely to spray onto kibble for palatability, not for nutrition. Score: 2/10.

What is Poultry Digest in pet food?

Enzymatically treated poultry tissue — specific bird species unspecified.

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

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