Calcium Carbonate
A common source of calcium, an essential mineral required for strong bones and teeth, muscle function, and nerve signaling. It's a standard, expected addition used to meet the calcium levels animals need, and sometimes also to adjust acidity in the recipe.
What it's doing there
Source of calcium, an essential mineral; also used to adjust pH.
The concern
None recorded in our references for topical use as directed.
How sure are we
High. This ingredient is well documented and there is broad agreement about how it behaves.
Note: Source of calcium, a required macromineral in AAFCO dog and cat nutrient profiles.
How this affects a score
In any product containing it, this ingredient raises Ingredient Quality. See the full formula →
Products containing Calcium Carbonate
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