Montmorillonite clay
Also appears on labels as: bentonite clay, sodium bentonite clay, natural clay, mineral product
A naturally occurring absorbent clay in the smectite family.
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- Where it comes from
- Mined and food-grade purified.
- Why it's in the product
- A mineral source and an anti-caking agent, and it binds some mycotoxins in the gut, which is a real and studied use in animal feed.
- Safety and toxicity
- Considered safe at feed levels and used across livestock nutrition.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- As an absorbent, it can bind medication given at the same time. Space oral drugs apart from feeding if this is high on the panel.
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 8 scored products
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