Ingredient index

Every ingredient the catalogue references, what it does, and why it might matter. 891 entries.

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Soothing / moisturizing agent
Safe as topical inner-leaf gel, but ingestion of aloin-containing whole-leaf material causes GI upset in dogs and cats. Labels rarely specify which fraction is used, so the actual risk can't be determined from the ingredient name alone.
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Fat source and energy, preserved naturally
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Palatant / moisture source
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Humectant that retains moisture and softens texture
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Natural thickener and stabilizer, common in wet food and gravies
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Palatability enhancer to improve taste
A non-specific term — it doesn't disclose the exact source of the flavoring. Generally safe, but less transparent than a named flavor like "chicken liver flavor."
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Provides essential sodium and chloride; also enhances palatability
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Binder / carbohydrate source
Highly digestible with negligible resistant starch, so it offers no prebiotic benefit and is rapidly absorbed. Its presence high in an ingredient list signals a formula leaning on refined carbohydrate for structure rather than nutrition.
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Moisture; carrier for processing, especially in wet food
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Astringent / cleansing agent
Alcohol-based formulations can dry or dehydrate skin, so it's a poor fit for already-dry conditions; products made with isopropyl alcohol are toxic if ingested. Vegetable-glycerin-based versions avoid that risk.
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Read this before you trust the number

This application is intended for educational purposes only. Scores are generated using publicly available product information and are not veterinary advice. We are not veterinarians. Always consult your veterinarian regarding medical decisions.

A high score does not mean a product is right for your pet, and a low score does not mean it is dangerous. An individual animal can react to an ingredient that scores well here, and a product with a mediocre score may be exactly what your vet recommends.

The score reads ingredients one at a time. It cannot account for how ingredients interact with each other, with other products you use, or with your pet's medications and conditions. Two ingredients that are each fine on their own may not be fine together. A score is a starting point for questions, not a substitute for professional judgment.