By-product
"By-product" in relation to dog food usually refers to parts of animals or plants that are not used in the production of food for humans. However, these parts are not necessarily of inferior quality or unhealthy for dogs. Typical examples of animal by-products are organs such as liver or kidneys, which are less popular in human diets but can be nutrient-rich and healthy for dogs.
Plant by-products can be parts of vegetables or grains that are less utilized in the human diet. It is important to understand that 'by-product' is not synonymous with 'waste'. These ingredients can be perfectly nutritious and safe for your pet as long as they have been properly processed and tested for quality.
By-product
Rich in vitamins
Food
Fruit
Tolerated in small quantities
Apple pomace
Low protein content
Common ingredient in dog food
Long lasting
By-product
Flavor enhancer
Product from livestock
Can have a negative effect on cholesterol levels
Can support skin and coat health
Fat
Source of saturated fats
Rich in energy
Rich in fatty acids
Tolerated in small quantities
Potential source of danger
Beef fat
Low carbohydrate content
Common ingredient in dog food
By-product
Giblet
Product from livestock
Natural source of taurine
Rich in essential substances
Low fat content
Rich in amino acids
Rich in B vitamins
Rich in iron
Rich in minerals
Rich in nutrients
Rich in proteins
Rich in vitamins
Rich in zinc
Suitable for raw food
Beef hearts
By-product
Flavor enhancer
Supports digestion
Rich in essential substances
Rich in amino acids
Rich in B vitamins
Rich in fiber
Rich in energy
Rich in carbohydrates
Rich in nutrients
Potential source of danger
Potential allergy trigger
Beer malt
By-product
Meat
Product from livestock
Rich in B vitamins
Rich in iron
Rich in minerals
Rich in proteins
Safe feeding
Blood meal
By-product
Flavor enhancer
Meat
Product from livestock
Supports digestion
Rich in essential substances
Rich in B vitamins
Rich in iron
Rich in minerals
Rich in proteins
conditionally compatible
Suitable for raw food
Potential allergy trigger
Blood products
By-product
Food
Good for the teeth
Supports digestion
Safe feeding
Potential source of danger
Brewer's grains
Intended for human consumption
By-product
Microorganism
Can support the immune system
Can have a positive effect on cholesterol levels
Can support skin and coat health
Can contribute to the promotion of intestinal health
Natural probiotic
Supports digestion
Food supplements
Rich in essential substances
Rich in nutrients
Rich in amino acids
Rich in proteins
Safe feeding
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Tolerated in small quantities
Brewer's yeast cell walls
Intended for human consumption
Common ingredient in dog food
By-product
Contains grains
Low fat content
Rich in nutrients
Rich in carbohydrates
Rich in strength
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Tolerated in small quantities
Broken rice
Low carbohydrate content
By-product
Food
Animal product
Meat
Giblet
Product from livestock
Natural source of taurine
Natural source of zinc
Rich in essential substances
Rich in amino acids
Rich in B vitamins
Rich in iron
Rich in proteins
Rich in water / moisture
Safe feeding
Suitable for raw food
Tolerated in small quantities
Pig hearts