Soy
Also appears on labels as: soybean meal, organic soybean meal, soy flour
Ground soybeans with most of the oil pressed out.
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- Where it comes from
- Oilseed crushing plants.
- Why it's in the product
- A cheap, high-protein plant ingredient with a surprisingly complete amino acid profile for a legume.
- Safety and toxicity
- Digestible and safe for most dogs. Soy contains phytoestrogens, and while the doses in pet food have not been shown to cause problems, it remains a talking point. It is also a gas-producing ingredient for some dogs.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- Soy is a recognized allergen in a minority of dogs. Cats are fed it less often.
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 28 scored products
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