Is Carrageenan Safe for Dogs? The Hidden Thickener in Wet Food
Why is your dog's wet food so thick? It might be Carrageenan. Learn about the link to intestinal inflammation.
Watch out for this in your "premium" wet food.
The Reveal: Carrageenan is an additive extracted from red seaweed used to thicken wet pet food. However, many studies link "degraded" carrageenan to intestinal inflammation and even ulcers in dogs. Why risk your dog's gut health just to make the gravy look thicker?
The Standard: Look for thickeners like Agar-agar or better yet, no thickeners at all.