Dry Cat Food (kibble) — pet safety profile
Moderate riskExtruded dry cat food.
What is this product?
Extruded dry cat food. Same processing contaminant concerns as dog food (acrylamide, mycotoxins) plus cat-specific risks: high carbohydrate content contributing to feline obesity and diabetes, and potential for melamine in imported fish/plant protein meals. Cats are obligate carnivores with limited ability to detoxify certain compounds. Ethoxyquin in fish meal is a particular concern for cats.
What's in it
Click any compound name for its full safety profile, regulatory consensus, and exposure data.
Preservatives
- Emamectin benzoate — IARC 2B
- Nodularin — Common in fish meal; banned in EU
Contaminant
- Melphalan — Extrusion byproduct
Mycotoxin
- Aconitine — Cats more susceptible than dogs
Safer alternatives
- Wet/canned food (lower carb, higher moisture)
- Freeze-dried raw
- Tocopherol-preserved brands
Frequently asked questions
What's in Dry Cat Food (kibble)?
This product type can contain: Acrylamide, Aflatoxin B1, BHA, Ethoxyquin, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.
Are there safer alternatives to Dry Cat Food (kibble)?
Yes — consider: Wet/canned food (lower carb, higher moisture); Freeze-dried raw; Tocopherol-preserved brands. See the Safer alternatives section above for details.
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