Pedigree Dog Food Ingredients
According to our research, Pedigree manufactures 56 dog food recipes using 144 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Pedigree, we've studied all 144 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Pedigree ingredients.
Dog Food Recipes | 56 |
Unique Ingredients | 144 |
Artificial Colors | 6 |
Animal By-Products | 3 |
Anonymous Meats | 5 |
Controversial | 19 |
Harmful | 8 |
First 5 Ingredients
Dog food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.
For Pedigree, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 dog food ingredients.
- water sufficient for processing
- chicken
- meat by-products
- wheat flour
- gelatin
As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Pedigree is water sufficient for processing. The most common 2nd ingredient is chicken, followed by meat by-products, wheat flour, and gelatin.
Artificial Food Coloring Dyes
Our records indicate that Pedigree does use artificial food coloring dyes. More specifically, we've identified 6 artificial food dyes used by Pedigree.
Although these food dyes are classified as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, we recommend avoiding them when possible.
According to the Center For Research In The Public Interest (CSPI), there are many potential health risks associated with the consumption of artificial food coloring dyes.
Given that most pets consume the same products for prolonged periods of time, these concerns should be taken seriously. In general, we recommend pet owners avoid feeding products which contain artificial food coloring dyes.
For more information regarding the CSPI's findings, read our artificial food coloring article.
Red 40 is the most widely used artificial dye in consumer goods. Studies have shown that red 40 may accelerate the appearance of immune-system tumors in mice, cause allergy-like reactions and trigger hyperactivity in children.
The following recipes contain red 40:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Yellow 6 is an artificial food dye which may be contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals. According to the Center For Science In The Public Interest, yellow 6 can cause adrenal tumors in animals.
The following recipes contain yellow 6:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Blue 2 is an artificial dye which can increase the likelihood of tumors according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Like other dyes, blue 2 does not provide any nutritional value.
The following recipes contain blue 2:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Yellow 5 is an artificial dye which may be contaminated with several cancer-causing chemicals. Like other dyes, yellow 5 does not provide any nutritional value.
The following recipes contain yellow 5:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Red 3 is an artificial dye which the FDA has confirmed can cause cancer in laboratory animals.
The following recipes contain red 3:
The ingredient "added color" is ambiguous and may include various artificial dyes. Most artificial dyes have been linked to various chronic diseases.
The following recipes contain added color:
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Prime Rib, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Porterhouse Steak & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Beef
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken Casserole In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Prime Rib & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
Animal By-Products
Pedigree does indeed use animal by-products. More specifically, 3 animal by-product ingredients were found during our analysis of Pedigree dog food ingredients.
According to AAFCO, by-products are defined as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals. In other words, animal by-products are the leftover ingredients that humans typically do not consume (lung, heart, tongue, stomach, intestine, blood, etc).
Many consumers have equated animal by-products with slaughterhouse waste. Animal by-products are still very controversial. Most premium brands have abandoned them in favor of specific named organ ingredients (duck liver, chicken heart, etc).
If you must feed a product with animal by-products, ensure that the specific animal source is specified. In other words, avoid ingredients such as meat by-products or poultry by-products.
By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, meat by-products contain nearly all parts of the animal which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.
This ingredient is marked controversial because the meat source is not identified. Anonymous ingredients such as meat by-products are typically very low quality additions. The most unpleasing property of this ingredient is that the animal source can contain any mammal, even dogs & cats.
The following recipes contain meat by-products:
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Prime Rib, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Porterhouse Steak & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Beef
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken Casserole In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Prime Rib & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
Chicken by-product meal is produced by cooking chicken by-products using a process called rendering. By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, chicken by-products contain nearly all parts of chickens which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.
Like other meat by-products, chicken by-products are considered controversial, mainly because they are inexpensive ingredients which consumers have equated with slaughterhouse waste. However, manufactures and many experts claim that animal by-products are unjustly criticized. Proponents state that "named" by-products, such as chicken by-products, supply many important nutrients required by dogs.
The following recipes contain chicken by-product meal:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, chicken by-products contain nearly all parts of the chicken which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.
Like other meat by-products, chicken by-products are considered controversial, mainly because they are inexpensive ingredients which consumers have equated with slaughterhouse waste. However, manufactures and many experts claim that animal by-products are unjustly criticized. Proponents state that "named" by-products, such as chicken by-products, supply many important nutrients required by dogs.
The following recipes contain chicken by-products:
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
Anonymous Meat Ingredients
Anonymous meats are animal-based ingredients which do not provide the source animal's name. These ingredients are controversial because they can come from almost any animal.
In addition, anonymous animal-based ingredients are very inexpensive and often the lowest quality meats that are still allowed to be used in pet food.
In general, we do not recommend feeding any products which contain anonymous meats. When in doubt, always contact the brand's customer service desk for further clarification.
Unfortunately, we've identified 5 anonymous meat ingredients used by Pedigree.
Animal fat is a by-product of tissue rendering. The source animal is not specific and therefore we cannot be certain that the source does not include diseased animals or even euthanized dogs and cats. What's more, this ingredient is preserved with BHA, an artificial preservative and possible carcinogen according to the World Health Organization.
The following recipes contain animal fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid):
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Meat and bone meal is produced by cooking meat and bone using a process called rendering. The rendering process dramatically reduces the natural moisture of meat and thereby results in a highly condensed protein source.
This ingredient is marked controversial because the source animal for the meat is not specified. These type of anonymous ingredient are typically very low quality and certainly inexpensive additions. The most unpleasing property of this ingredient is that the meat source can contain any mammal, even dogs & cats.
The following recipes contain meat and bone meal:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Animal liver is a controversial ingredient because the source animal is not specified. Anonymous animal ingredients are typically very low quality and may contain almost any animal, including dogs and cats!
The following recipes contain animal liver:
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, meat by-products contain nearly all parts of the animal which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.
This ingredient is marked controversial because the meat source is not identified. Anonymous ingredients such as meat by-products are typically very low quality additions. The most unpleasing property of this ingredient is that the animal source can contain any mammal, even dogs & cats.
The following recipes contain meat by-products:
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Prime Rib, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Porterhouse Steak & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Beef
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken Casserole In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Prime Rib & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
Animal plasma can be a nutritious addition to pet food, however, the source should be specified. In this case, the animal source is not specified and therefore we cannot determine which animal was used to obtain the plasma.
The following recipes contain animal plasma:
Controversial Ingredients
In most cases, ingredients which are given the controversial classification can be substituted with higher-quality alternatives. You should evaluate each controversial ingredient independently to see if there is truly a valid cause for concern.
Keep in mind, certain sacrifices often must be made to produce dog foods at a reasonable price. In general, the more expensive the product, the fewer controversial ingredients you'll find.
In our analysis, we've identified 19 controversial ingredients inside Pedigree products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.
Dried tomato pomace is a by-product of tomato manufacturing. It's considered a controversial ingredient because many people believe it is an inexpensive low quality filler. However, tomato pomace provides a notable amount of dietary fiber, B vitamins, Lycopene, and vitamin A. Although it is a very inexpensive ingredient, it is not nutritionally empty.
The following recipes contain dried tomato pomace:
Iron oxide is an FDA approved natural food coloring agent. It's commonly found in rusting metal and provides a reddish-brown color.
We believe food colorants are unnecessary ingredients in dog food. Other than potential harm, food colorants do not provide any nutritional value. These type of ingredients are used only to make the food look appealing to humans.
The following recipes contain iron oxide:
- Pedigree Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Beef Flavor Small/Medium
- Pedigree Dentastix Beef Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Beef Flavor For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Grain Free Large
- Pedigree Dentastix Grain Free Small/Medium
- Pedigree Dentastix Grain Free Toy/Small
Powdered cellulose is produced from minuscule pieces of wood pulp and plant fibers. Other than its fiber content, powdered cellulose lacks any nutritional contribution.
The following recipes contain powdered cellulose:
- Pedigree Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Beef Flavor Small/Medium
- Pedigree Dentastix Beef Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Beef Flavor For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Puppy Chicken Flavor
Meat and bone meal is produced by cooking meat and bone using a process called rendering. The rendering process dramatically reduces the natural moisture of meat and thereby results in a highly condensed protein source.
This ingredient is marked controversial because the source animal for the meat is not specified. These type of anonymous ingredient are typically very low quality and certainly inexpensive additions. The most unpleasing property of this ingredient is that the meat source can contain any mammal, even dogs & cats.
The following recipes contain meat and bone meal:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Corn gluten meal is a by-product from the production of various corn products (corn starch, corn syrup, etc). It's very high in protein (nearly 60% protein) and therefore can significant boost the protein content of the product. Because plant based proteins such as corn gluten meal are inferior to meat based proteins (lack many essential amino acids), they are not suitable substitutes.
The following recipes contain corn gluten meal:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Brewer's rice is the small fragments of rice kernel that are separated from the larger kernels of milled rice. The fragments do not contain the same nutrition profile of the whole kernel and therefore brewer's rice is a lower quality grain. Brewer's rice is typically regarded as an inexpensive and low quality filler.
The following recipes contain brewers rice:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
Wheat gluten is the main protein of wheat. Although wheat gluten is mostly protein, wheat gluten is considered controversial because it significantly boosts the protein content of the product. This is undesirable because plant based protein does not provide the same amino acid profile as meat based protein.
The following recipes contain wheat gluten:
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Prime Rib, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Porterhouse Steak & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Beef
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken Casserole In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Prime Rib & Bacon Flavor
Pea protein is produced by removing the starchy parts of peas. Pea protein is considered controversial because it provides a substantial plant based protein boost. This boost is undesirable because plant based protein is typically lower in biological value when compared to meat based proteins.
The following recipes contain pea protein:
Ground whole grain corn contains the entire corn kernel (the germ, bran, and endosperm). Corn is a cereal grain which provides a modest amount of vitamins, minerals, and plant based protein. It also happens to be one of the most controversial ingredients in dog food.
Proponents of corn claim that corn is highly digestible and an excellent source of protein, energy, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.
Opponents however believe that positive claims in regards to corn are either half-truths or completely false, we'll discuss a few of the opposing arguments.
In regards to digestibility, the claims of "highly digestible" are only true if corn is processed into a meal or flour and subsequently cooked. In regards to the protein contribution, we must note that corn is a plant based protein which does not contain all of the necessary amino acids required by dogs to sustain life. Therefore substituting corn for meat is an unsuitable substitution and actually degrades the overall protein quality of the product.
Finally, we'll discuss the claims about vitamins and minerals in corn. Although corn does provide many vitamins and minerals, it not necessarily an exceptional ingredient in this regards. There are many other ingredients which are more complete and biologically appropriate. Therefore the usage of corn as the primary ingredient in dog food should certainly warrant further questioning.
The following recipes contain ground whole grain corn:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Caramel color is a concentrated form of caramel, a natural food colorant. Caramel color has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals. Since our pets do not care about food color, caramel color is an unnecessary addition with possible health risks.
The following recipes contain caramel color:
Animal liver is a controversial ingredient because the source animal is not specified. Anonymous animal ingredients are typically very low quality and may contain almost any animal, including dogs and cats!
The following recipes contain animal liver:
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
Beet pulp is the by-product which remains once sugar has been extracted from sugar beets. The primary contribution of beet pulp is dietary fiber.
We'd also like to note that beet pulp is fairly controversial in pet food. Proponents claim that beet pulp can promote intestinal health and regulate blood sugar. However, opponents claim that beet pulp is an inexpensive filler.
The following recipes contain beet pulp:
Liver is a controversial ingredient because the source animal is not specified. Anonymous animal ingredients are typically very low quality and may contain almost any animal, including dogs and cats!
The following recipes contain liver:
By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, meat by-products contain nearly all parts of the animal which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.
This ingredient is marked controversial because the meat source is not identified. Anonymous ingredients such as meat by-products are typically very low quality additions. The most unpleasing property of this ingredient is that the animal source can contain any mammal, even dogs & cats.
The following recipes contain meat by-products:
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Prime Rib, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Porterhouse Steak & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Beef
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken Casserole In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Prime Rib & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
Animal plasma can be a nutritious addition to pet food, however, the source should be specified. In this case, the animal source is not specified and therefore we cannot determine which animal was used to obtain the plasma.
The following recipes contain animal plasma:
Chicken by-product meal is produced by cooking chicken by-products using a process called rendering. By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, chicken by-products contain nearly all parts of chickens which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.
Like other meat by-products, chicken by-products are considered controversial, mainly because they are inexpensive ingredients which consumers have equated with slaughterhouse waste. However, manufactures and many experts claim that animal by-products are unjustly criticized. Proponents state that "named" by-products, such as chicken by-products, supply many important nutrients required by dogs.
The following recipes contain chicken by-product meal:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Specific vegetable oils are typically positive ingredients; however, this ingredient does not specify which vegetable(s) were used to produce the oil.
Without this information, it is impossible for us to make any specific statements. With any fat source, it is important to know the omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio, a property which cannot be determined with this ingredient. Thus, we have marked vegetable oil as a controversial ingredient.
The following recipes contain vegetable oil:
Ground whole grain wheat contains the entire grain of wheat (the germ, bran, and endosperm). Wheat is the second most-produced cereal grain in the world (corn is the first). Although wheat is a controversial ingredient, it is not necessarily undesirable because it provides dietary fiber and many other nutrients. However, wheat contains a notable amount of plant based protein, which is inferior to meat based protein and therefore an undesirable substitution.
Wheat is also one of the most common ingredients to cause food allergies or intolerance. However, grains such as wheat are typically low offenders in comparison to certain protein sources (such as beef).
The following recipes contain ground whole grain wheat:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, chicken by-products contain nearly all parts of the chicken which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.
Like other meat by-products, chicken by-products are considered controversial, mainly because they are inexpensive ingredients which consumers have equated with slaughterhouse waste. However, manufactures and many experts claim that animal by-products are unjustly criticized. Proponents state that "named" by-products, such as chicken by-products, supply many important nutrients required by dogs.
The following recipes contain chicken by-products:
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
Potentially Harmful Ingredients
Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.
There are certain situations where these ingredients may be necessary. We always recommend contacting Pedigree for further clarification regarding any harmful or controversial ingredient.
We have identified 8 harmful ingredients used in certain Pedigree recipes. To learn more, click on the ingredient's name.
Animal fat is a by-product of tissue rendering. The source animal is not specific and therefore we cannot be certain that the source does not include diseased animals or even euthanized dogs and cats. What's more, this ingredient is preserved with BHA, an artificial preservative and possible carcinogen according to the World Health Organization.
The following recipes contain animal fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid):
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Red 40 is the most widely used artificial dye in consumer goods. Studies have shown that red 40 may accelerate the appearance of immune-system tumors in mice, cause allergy-like reactions and trigger hyperactivity in children.
The following recipes contain red 40:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Yellow 6 is an artificial food dye which may be contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals. According to the Center For Science In The Public Interest, yellow 6 can cause adrenal tumors in animals.
The following recipes contain yellow 6:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Blue 2 is an artificial dye which can increase the likelihood of tumors according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Like other dyes, blue 2 does not provide any nutritional value.
The following recipes contain blue 2:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an artificial preservative and possible cancer-causing agent. BHT is banned in several countries, but the FDA has classified BHT as "generally recognized as safe."
The following recipes contain BHT:
Yellow 5 is an artificial dye which may be contaminated with several cancer-causing chemicals. Like other dyes, yellow 5 does not provide any nutritional value.
The following recipes contain yellow 5:
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Fresh For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
- Pedigree Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
- Pedigree High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
Red 3 is an artificial dye which the FDA has confirmed can cause cancer in laboratory animals.
The following recipes contain red 3:
The ingredient "added color" is ambiguous and may include various artificial dyes. Most artificial dyes have been linked to various chronic diseases.
The following recipes contain added color:
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
- Pedigree Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Prime Rib, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Homestyle Meals Porterhouse Steak & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy With Beef
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken Casserole In Gravy
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
- Pedigree Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Steak & Vegetable Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
- Pedigree Choice Cuts In Gravy Prime Rib & Bacon Flavor
- Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
Pedigree Dog Food Ingredient Lists
Pedigree
Dentastix
Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Bacon Flavor Toy & Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
chicken
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Beef Flavor Small/Medium
Pedigree
Dentastix Beef Flavor Small/Medium
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
gelatin
gum arabic
Pedigree
Dentastix
Grain Free Large
Pedigree
Dentastix Grain Free Large
First Five Ingredients
potatochickpea
glycerin
tapioca flour
pea starch
Pedigree
Dentastix
Grain Free Small/Medium
Pedigree
Dentastix Grain Free Small/Medium
First Five Ingredients
potatochickpea
glycerin
tapioca flour
pea starch
Pedigree
Dentastix
Grain Free Toy/Small
Pedigree
Dentastix Grain Free Toy/Small
First Five Ingredients
potatochickpea
glycerin
tapioca flour
pea starch
Pedigree
Dentastix
Puppy Chicken Flavor
Pedigree
Dentastix Puppy Chicken Flavor
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
gelatin
gum arabic
Pedigree
Dentastix
Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Bacon Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
chicken
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Fresh For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Fresh For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
gum arabic
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Fresh For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Fresh For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
gum arabic
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Beef Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Beef Flavor For Large Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
chicken
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Beef Flavor For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Beef Flavor For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
chicken
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Fresh For Large Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Fresh For Large Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
gum arabic
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Original With Real Chicken For Large Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Large Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
chicken
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Original With Real Chicken For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Toy & Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
chicken
gelatin
Pedigree
Dentastix
Original With Real Chicken For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
Pedigree
Dentastix Original With Real Chicken For Small & Medium Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
rice flourwheat starch
glycerin
chicken
gelatin
Pedigree
Active Senior Complete Nutrition
Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Active Senior Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornchicken by-product meal
brewers rice
corn gluten meal
animal fat
Pedigree
Adult Complete Nutrition
Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Adult Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornmeat and bone meal
corn gluten meal
animal fat
soybean meal
Pedigree
Adult Complete Nutrition
Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornmeat and bone meal
corn gluten meal
animal fat
soybean meal
Pedigree
Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition
Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Healthy Weight Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornchicken by-product meal
ground whole grain wheat
corn gluten meal
dried plain beet pulp
Pedigree
High Protein With Red Meat
Beef & Lamb Flavor
Pedigree
High Protein With Red Meat Beef & Lamb Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornmeat and bone meal
corn gluten meal
animal fat
soybean meal
Pedigree
For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition
Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
For Big Dogs Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornchicken by-product meal
corn gluten meal
animal fat
meat and bone meal
Pedigree
Small Dog Complete Nutrition
Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornchicken by-product meal
corn gluten meal
animal fat
meat and bone meal
Pedigree
Small Dog Complete Nutrition
Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornchicken by-product meal
corn gluten meal
animal fat
meat and bone meal
Pedigree
Puppy Growth & Protection
Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
ground whole grain cornchicken by-product meal
ground whole grain wheat
soybean meal
meat and bone meal
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
Chicken Casserole In Gravy
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken Casserole In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat gluten
wheat flour
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
Country Stew
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy Country Stew
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
wheat gluten
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
With Chicken
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy With Chicken
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
animal liver
Pedigree
Homestyle Meals
Prime Rib, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
Pedigree
Homestyle Meals Prime Rib, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
wheat gluten
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy Beef, Noodles & Vegetables Flavor In Sauce
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
pork liver
beef
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
Prime Rib & Bacon Flavor
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy Prime Rib & Bacon Flavor
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
pork liver
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy Lamb & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
animal liver
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon Cheeseburger Flavors
First Five Ingredients
chicken by-productswater sufficient for processing
chicken
meat by-products
pork liver
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Filet Mignon Flavor
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon Flavor
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
meat by-products
animal liver
brewers rice
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Slow Cooked Beef
First Five Ingredients
chicken by-productswater sufficient for processing
chicken
meat by-products
pork liver
Pedigree
Homestyle Meals
Porterhouse Steak & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
Pedigree
Homestyle Meals Porterhouse Steak & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
beef
wheat flour
Pedigree
Homestyle Meals
Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
Pedigree
Homestyle Meals Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
wheat gluten
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Chicken & Rice Dinner
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner
First Five Ingredients
chicken by-productschicken
water sufficient for processing
brewers rice
locust bean gum
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
With Beef
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy With Beef
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
wheat gluten
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
Chicken & Rice Flavor
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy Chicken & Rice Flavor
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
wheat gluten
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Filet Mignon & Bacon Flavor
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
meat by-products
animal liver
brewers rice
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
T-bone Steak Flavor
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner T-bone Steak Flavor
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
meat by-products
animal liver
brewers rice
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Combo With Chicken, Liver & Beef
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
animal liver
meat by-products
brewers rice
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
meat by-products
animal liver
brewers rice
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Turkey & Bacon Flavor
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Turkey & Bacon Flavor
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
meat by-products
animal liver
brewers rice
Pedigree
Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner
With Chicken & Beef
Pedigree
Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken & Beef
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
chicken by-products
meat by-products
animal liver
Pedigree
Puppy
Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
Pedigree
Puppy Morsels In Sauce With Chicken
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
animal liver
wheat gluten
Pedigree
Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner
Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
Pedigree
Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Flavor In Meaty Juices
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingmeat by-products
chicken
beef
liver
Pedigree
Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner
Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
Pedigree
Weight Management Chopped Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Flavor In Meaty Juices
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
chicken by-products
liver
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy Filet Mignon Flavor In Gravy
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
pork liver
beef
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy
Steak & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Choice Cuts In Gravy Steak & Vegetable Flavor
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken
meat by-products
wheat flour
beef
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Bacon and Filet Mignon Flavor
First Five Ingredients
chicken by-productswater sufficient for processing
chicken
meat by-products
pork liver
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon and Cheese Flavors
First Five Ingredients
chicken by-productswater sufficient for processing
chicken
meat by-products
liver
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner Meaty Ground Dinner With Hearty Chicken
First Five Ingredients
chicken by-productschicken
water sufficient for processing
meat by-products
pork liver
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
With Beef
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner With Beef
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
meat by-products
animal liver
brewers rice
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner
With Chicken
Pedigree
Chopped Ground Dinner With Chicken
First Five Ingredients
chickenwater sufficient for processing
animal liver
meat by-products
brewers rice
Pedigree
Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner
With Lamb & Rice
Pedigree
Puppy Chopped Ground Dinner With Lamb & Rice
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processingchicken by-products
chicken
meat by-products
animal liver