Metal parts
Also appears on labels as: copper metal bell, zinc alloy hardware, abs-coated d-rings
Rings, clips, buckles and bells made of metal, such as iron, copper or zinc alloy, sometimes coated in plastic.
Watched ingredients get highlighted on every product panel you open.
- Where it comes from
- Cast, stamped or machined.
- Why it's in the product
- Hardware that takes the load, or a bell that rings.
- Safety and toxicity
- Small parts are a swallowing hazard, and a swallowed part made of zinc or a zinc alloy releases zinc, which is toxic. Worn hardware on a collar or leash is a different exposure from a bell inside a toy.
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 3 scored products
Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.
