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Liver (species not named)

Also appears on labels as: liver

Liver, listed without the animal it came from.

Watched ingredients get highlighted on every product panel you open.

Where it comes from
Meat processing. The label does not say which species.
Why it's in the product
Protein, vitamins and flavor. Liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat.
Safety and toxicity
Liver itself is a good ingredient. The flag is transparency: without a species you cannot tell what your pet is eating, which matters most if you are avoiding a protein.

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 24 scored products

We flag it by name on 5 of them. Lowest scores first.

Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Blue BuffaloHomestyle Recipe Lamb Dinner with Garden Vegetablesimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Purina One+Plus Vibrant Maturity Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entree (Classic Ground)imported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Evanger'sSuper Premium Wet Food Duck Dinner For Catsimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

No Panel Score: not enough data
FriskiesLil' Grillers Seared Cuts With Tuna In Gravyimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

No Panel Score: not enough data
Health ExtensionGrain Free Canned Dog Food Salmon Recipeimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 48 out of 100, grade F: We'd skip it
Canine Carry OutsSausage Links - Beef Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
FriskiesTasty Treasures Accented With Bacon Turkey Dinner In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastClassic Paté Chicken Feast
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastKitten Tender Chicken Feastimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastKitten Tender Salmon Feastimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastKitten Tender Ocean Whitefish Feastimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastFlaked Chicken & Tuna Feastimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
FriskiesExtra Gravy Chunky With Beef In Savory Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastMedleys Tuna Primavera With Tomatoes, Carrots & Spinach In A Silky Brothimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastGrilled Tuna Feast In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastSliced Chicken Hearts & Liver Feast In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Purina Dog ChowHigh Protein With Real Beef (Classic Ground)imported, not reviewed
Panel Score 80 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Tiny TigerGrain-Free Chunks In Extra Gravy Salmon & Whitefish Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
BenefulFreshly Prepared Meals Beef Stewimported, not reviewed
No Panel Score: not enough data
Fancy FeastCreamy Delights Chicken Feast with a Touch of Real Milkimported, not reviewed
No Panel Score: not enough data
Fancy FeastSeafood Classic Paté Collectionimported, not reviewed
No Panel Score: not enough data
Fancy FeastDelights With Cheddar Grilled Tuna & Cheddar Cheese Feast In Gravyimported, not reviewed
No Panel Score: not enough data
PurinaFancy Feast Classic Paté Seafood Feast
No Panel Score: not enough data
Charlee BearOriginal Crunch Liver