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Alfalfa

Also appears on labels as: alfalfa meal, dehydrated alfalfa meal, organic dried alfalfa meal, organic alfalfa meal, suncured alfalfa, sun-cured alfalfa

A dried legume forage, the same crop fed to horses and cattle.

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Where it comes from
Hay growers, dried in the sun or in a kiln.
Why it's in the product
Fiber, plant protein, chlorophyll, and vitamin K.
Safety and toxicity
No known concern at the levels used.

General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.

Found in 50 scored products

Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.

Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelPerformance Plus Large Breed Adult
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelHi-Pro Professional
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Ark NaturalsBrushless Toothpaste Dental Chews, Original
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelHero’s Saluteimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
VictorHi-Pro Plus Formula
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Blue BuffaloTrue Solutions Weight Control Chicken & Oatmeal Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
MerrickHealthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe With Ancient Grains For Small Breed Dogsimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
MerrickPurrfect Bistro Real Salmon + Brown Rice Recipe With Ancient Grains (Healthy Grains)imported, not reviewed
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelNormally Active Healthy Weight Adult
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
DinoviteDinovite for Dogs
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
JinxGrass-Fed Lamb Dog Food
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Supreme SourceSuper-Premium Dog Food Lamb Meal and Potato Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloLife Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloTastefuls Adult Chicken & Brown Rice (Cat)
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Stella & Chewy'sRaw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
ZignatureLamb Limited Ingredient Formula
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Whole Earth FarmsGrain-Free Pork, Beef & Lamb Recipe
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Stella & Chewy'sRaw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken (Cat)
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
ZignatureTrout & Salmon Meal Formula
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloLife Protection Adult Lamb & Brown Rice
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloWilderness Chicken Indoor Cat
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloBaby Blue Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe (Healthy Growth Formula) For Large Breed Puppiesimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloBasics Salmon & Potato Recipe (Skin & Stomach Care) For Adult Dogsimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloFreedom Indoor Mature Recipe With Chicken and Potatoesimported, not reviewed

26 more scored products list this ingredient. Showing the 24 lowest-scoring.