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Meat by-products

Also appears on labels as: dried meat by-products, meat byproducts

Non-muscle parts from unnamed mammals: lungs, spleen, kidneys, blood, bone, and fat trimmings. Excludes hair, horns, teeth, and hooves.

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Where it comes from
Rendering and processing plants.
Why it's in the product
Cheap protein and moisture in canned food.
Safety and toxicity
Regulated and not dangerous. The flag is transparency: an unnamed source tells you nothing about quality, species, or consistency.

We make the longer argument about this one on the animal digest evidence page.

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 26 scored products

We flag it by name on 26 of them. Lowest scores first.

Panel Score 60 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Gravy TrainChunks In Gravy With Beef Chunks

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 67 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Fancy FeastClassic Paté Chicken Feast

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 68 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
9LivesHearty Cuts With Real Turkey, Chicken & Cheese In Gravyimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Fancy FeastCreamy Delights Chicken Feast with a Touch of Real Milkimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Fancy FeastKitten Tender Chicken Feastimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Fancy FeastKitten Tender Salmon Feastimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Fancy FeastSeafood Classic Paté Collectionimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Fancy FeastKitten Tender Ocean Whitefish Feastimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
FriskiesTasty Treasures Accented With Bacon Turkey Dinner In Gravyimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
FriskiesWarm'd & Serv'd Grill'd Bites With Chicken In Gravyimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
TemptationsSeafood Medley Cat Treats

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastFlaked Chicken & Tuna Feastimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
FriskiesExtra Gravy Chunky With Beef In Savory Gravyimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 76 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heart to TailPremium Cat Food Turkey & Giblets Entreeimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
TemptationsClassic Tasty Chicken Cat Treats

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
TemptationsTasty Chicken Flavorimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
TemptationsCreamy dairy flavorimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastDelights With Cheddar Grilled Tuna & Cheddar Cheese Feast In Gravyimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

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

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastGrilled Tuna Feast In Gravyimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastSliced Chicken Hearts & Liver Feast In Gravyimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Purina Dog ChowHigh Protein With Real Beef (Classic Ground)imported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 80 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
IamsProactive Health Hairball Care Daily Treats Salmon Flavorimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

Panel Score 80 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Tiny TigerGrain-Free Chunks In Extra Gravy Salmon & Whitefish Recipeimported, not reviewed

flagged on this product's score page

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