Artificial additive
Artificial additives in dog food are substances that are added to the food to improve certain properties such as taste, color, shelf life or nutritional content. These additives are not naturally present in the original food, but are added during the manufacturing process. Some examples of artificial additives are colorants, preservatives, flavorings and vitamins that are synthetically produced.
It is important to note that not all artificial additives are bad for your dog. Some are necessary to make the food nutritious and long-lasting. However, there are concerns about the long-term effects of some artificial additives on dogs' health.
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Liquid
Use in animal care
1,10-decanediol
Chemistry
Preservative
Artificial additive
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
2-ethylhexyl acrylate
Artificial additive
artificial sweetener
Feeding not recommended
Acesulfame-K
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
Potential allergy trigger
Acid Red 1
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Compatibility unknown
Allura red AC
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Baked goods
Processed food
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
Ammonium carbonate
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Liquid
Medicine
conditionally compatible
Feeding toxic
Potential source of danger
Ammonium chloride
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Feeding not recommended
Ammonium hydrogen carbonate
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Feeding toxic
Potential source of danger
Ammonium hydroxide
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
anionic surfactants
Aroma
Flavor enhancer
Artificial additive
Oil
Medicine
Naturopathy
Topical application
conditionally compatible
Compatibility unknown
Aroma
Long lasting
Chemistry
Preservative
Artificial additive
Stabilizer
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in vitamins
Ascorbyl palmitate
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
Feeding toxic
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Compatibility unknown
Azorubin
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Bad for the teeth
Feeding toxic
Potential source of danger
Barium hydroxide
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
May interact with medications
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Basic Green 4
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
May interact with medications
Can trigger hyperactivity in sensitive dogs
Can cause cancer
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Basic Orange 2
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
Highly toxic
Can cause cancer
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential allergy trigger
Basic Red 22
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
Feeding not recommended
Can trigger hyperactivity in sensitive dogs
Can cause cancer
Can cause digestive problems
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Basic Yellow 2
Chemistry
Emulsifier
Hydrating agent
Preservative
Artificial additive
Plasticizer
Dermatological application
Topical application
Potential allergy trigger
Behenyl alcohol
Chemistry
Disinfectant
Preservative
Artificial additive
Cleaning agent
Antiseptic
Dermatological application
Drug
Topical application
Use in animal care
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Benzalkonium chloride
Chemistry
Disinfectant
Preservative
Artificial additive
Antiseptic
Potential allergy trigger
Benzoic acid
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
May interact with medications
Can contribute to the promotion of blood health
Can trigger hyperactivity in sensitive dogs
Can cause cancer
Can cause digestive problems
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Benzyl violet 4B
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
Can trigger hyperactivity in sensitive dogs
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Compatibility unknown
Brilliant black BN
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
Can trigger hyperactivity in sensitive dogs
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential allergy trigger
Brilliant blue FCF
Long lasting
Chemistry
Preservative
Artificial additive
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Butylhydroxytoluene
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Potential source of danger
Ethyl acrylate
Flavor enhancer
Artificial additive
conditionally compatible
Potential allergy trigger
Flavorings
Binder
Common ingredient in dog food
Can improve the absorption of nutrients
Hydrating agent
Preservative
Artificial additive
Liquid
Natural sweetener
Supports digestion
Potential allergy trigger
Glycerine
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Baked goods
Processed food
Feeding not recommended
Potential source of danger
Leavening agent
Chemistry
Artificial additive
Feeding not recommended
Highly toxic
Can cause cancer
Potential source of danger
Methyl acrylate
Chemistry
Colorants
Artificial additive
May interact with medications
Feeding toxic
Can trigger hyperactivity in sensitive dogs
Can cause cancer
Can cause digestive problems
Not suitable for consumption by dogs
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Methyl violet