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Egg

Also appears on labels as: eggs, whole eggs, dried egg, dried eggs, egg product, dried egg product

Whole eggs, usually dried. Egg product is the shell-free contents, which may include eggs that were not graded for retail sale.

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Where it comes from
Egg processing plants and breaker facilities.
Why it's in the product
The reference standard for protein quality. Egg has the amino acid profile everything else gets scored against, plus choline and biotin.
Safety and toxicity
No concern. Commercial egg product is pasteurized.
Interactions and who should be careful
Egg is a moderately common allergen in dogs, though well behind beef, dairy, and chicken.

General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.

Found in 49 scored products

Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.

Panel Score 60 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
9LivesPlus Carecommunity import
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
CesarClassic Loaf in Sauce Grilled Steak & Eggs Flavorcommunity import
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PurinaFancy Feast Kitten Tender Chicken Feastcommunity import
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PurinaFancy Feast Kitten Tender Salmon Feastcommunity import
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PurinaFancy Feast Kitten Tender Ocean Whitefish Feastcommunity import
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
ShebaPerfect Portions Cuts in Gravy Roasted Chicken
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Purina Pro PlanComplete Essentials Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
ShebaPerfect Portions Cuts in Gravy Entree with Sustainable Salmon
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
EarthbornWild Sea Catchcommunity import
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
HillsPrescription Diet k/d Feline Pâté with Tunacommunity import
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heart to TailDeboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Foodcommunity import
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Taste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Earthborn HolisticEarthBites Lamb Meal Recipe Grain-Free Moist Dog Treatscommunity import
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Blue BuffaloBlue's Stew Hearty Beef Stewcommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
ShebaKitten Pate Salmon
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
NestléPro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Adult Dog Food Lamb & Oat Meal Formulacommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heritage Ranch by H-E-BAdult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipecommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pure Balance Small BreedPure Balancecommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pure BalanceChicken & Pea Recipe Dog Foodcommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Hartwick FieldsLamb and Whole Graincommunity import
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
IamsProactive Health Adult MiniChunks
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
IamsProActive Health Adult Hairball Care with Chicken and Salmon
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Natural BalanceOriginal Ultra Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloTastefuls Adult Chicken & Brown Rice (Cat)

25 more scored products list this ingredient. Showing the 24 lowest-scoring.