{"id":12016,"date":"2023-09-25T11:34:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T18:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osfbl01.justfoodfordogs.com\/?p=12016"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:44:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:44:01","slug":"all-about-fillers-in-dog-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/all-about-fillers-in-dog-food","title":{"rendered":"All About Fillers in Dog Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right pet food for your dog. We know pet parents want to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/guest-blog\/pet-nutrition-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good nutrition to their pups<\/a> while still giving them the meals they crave. So how do you know which dog food to choose? The first thing to look for when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/7-tips-for-choosing-exactly-the-right-food-for-your-dog.html\">choosing the right food for your dog<\/a> is the ingredient list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want to make sure it contains the right supplements and also tastes great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems like the choices when it comes to dog food are endless. In no time, you can narrow down the highest quality meals for your four-legged best friend when you learn to be on the lookout and avoid fillers in dog food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Fillers in Pet Food?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/osfbl01.justfoodfordogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mycotoxin-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"poisoned corn\" class=\"wp-image-12544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mycotoxin-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mycotoxin-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mycotoxin-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mycotoxin.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fillers in pet food are ingredients that don\u2019t add very much nutritional value. Fillers simply increase the volume of the food you\u2019re purchasing. They\u2019re typically made up of grains and by-products that aren\u2019t suitable for human consumption but add a lot of bulk to a bag of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/what-is-in-commercial-dog-food.html\">commercial dog food<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like junk food for humans, it may be filling and taste good, but it\u2019s not always good <em>for you<\/em>. Fillers in dog food work the same way, and they\u2019re not always good for your dog either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain the best health possible for your dog, avoid fillers and choose dog food with only natural, high-quality ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Fillers Bad For Dogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fillers aren\u2019t always necessarily bad for dogs, but they don\u2019t provide any real benefits to your dog\u2019s diet. Since they\u2019re not really useful food ingredients, they can also be harder for your dog\u2019s body to process. This can lead to issues with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-digest-food.html\">digestion<\/a> and other health problems like obesity, high blood sugar, and food allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Common Fillers in Dog Food?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/osfbl01.justfoodfordogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rice-e1685115855829-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bowl of rice\" class=\"wp-image-13596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rice-e1685115855829-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rice-e1685115855829-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rice-e1685115855829-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rice-e1685115855829.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common filler ingredients in commercial dog food are often gluten and grain-based ingredients like white rice, corn, wheat, and soy. These ingredients are common in dry dog food. Unfortunately, you can often find them in inexpensive, low-quality dog food brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On pet food labels you might see filler ingredients listed as the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheat (non-specific)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rice flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potato starch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cereals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Derivatives of vegetable origin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients That Aren\u2019t Fillers in Pet Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"895\" src=\"https:\/\/osfbl01.justfoodfordogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lamb-Recipe-5-2100x1835-ecd876a7-5df4-4906-a56b-c1a1ab137d0a-1024x895.jpg\" alt=\"lamb dog food recipe\" class=\"wp-image-11415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lamb-Recipe-5-2100x1835-ecd876a7-5df4-4906-a56b-c1a1ab137d0a-1024x895.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lamb-Recipe-5-2100x1835-ecd876a7-5df4-4906-a56b-c1a1ab137d0a-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lamb-Recipe-5-2100x1835-ecd876a7-5df4-4906-a56b-c1a1ab137d0a-768x671.jpg 768w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lamb-Recipe-5-2100x1835-ecd876a7-5df4-4906-a56b-c1a1ab137d0a.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a handful of common misconceptions when it comes to fillers in commercial dog food. Just because certain products aren\u2019t made or preferred for human consumption doesn\u2019t mean they have no nutritional value for pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pet food manufacturers aren\u2019t necessarily trying to fool you when using things like meat by-products in dog and cat food. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of American Feed Control<\/a> (AAFCO) officials, these can be a good source of protein and amino acids for pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AAFCO guides and informs regulations around ingredients and label standards for animal food. Examples of meat by-products include parts of animals other than meat, like lungs, kidneys, liver, brains, or fatty tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another meat ingredient sometimes seen in pet food is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/what-is-chicken-meal.html\">chicken meal<\/a> or other types of meat meal. While it doesn\u2019t sound appetizing as human food, it can be a good source of protein in your dog\u2019s diet. Meat meal is made up of remaining animal parts like extra meat, connective tissue, and offal (internal organs) and cooked at high temperatures before being made into a protein-packed powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy Ingredients To Look For In Dog Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/osfbl01.justfoodfordogs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jffd-amz-standardaplus-omega-algae.jpg\" alt=\"algae oil close up\" class=\"wp-image-14144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jffd-amz-standardaplus-omega-algae.jpg 620w, https:\/\/justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jffd-amz-standardaplus-omega-algae-274x300.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know a little more about which ingredients to avoid when selecting the best food for your dog, what are some of the things you should look for from higher-quality pet food companies? Here are some of the first ingredients to look for in commercial dog food that will benefit your dog\u2019s diet the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corn Gluten Meal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corn gluten meal, sometimes called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodinstitute.org\/blog\/from-corn-gluten-meal-to-corn-protein-meal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">corn protein meal<\/a>, is an ingredient in dog food that functions as another good source of protein as well as amino acids. Both of these are important in your dog\u2019s diet to help them build muscle and have healthy fur, skin, and nails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beet Pulp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beet pulp is a great source of fiber and its benefits for dogs are well researched. It promotes intestinal health and can help your dog to absorb other important nutrients in their food. Beet pulp can also be an energy booster!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whole Grains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the filler grains we\u2019ve talked about don\u2019t provide any nutritional value for your dog, completely grain-free diets aren\u2019t good for dogs either. Just like humans, dogs need healthy carbohydrates that can come from high-quality grains like oats, barley, whole wheat, and brown rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweet Potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweet potatoes are another excellent source of healthy carbohydrates in dog food. They\u2019re also high in fiber and lots of essential vitamins and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/6-essential-nutrients-that-make-a-balanced-diet-for-dogs.html\">nutrients dogs need<\/a> which are all important components of a healthy overall diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fish &amp; Omega-3s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fish is a wonderful source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/5-benefits-of-omega-3-fatty-acids-for-dogs.html\">fatty acids and omega-3s<\/a> in dog food. It&#8217;s essential for promoting a healthy coat and skin as well as a healthy inflammatory response. It also helps support cognitive function. Fish is also a great source of protein for dogs with food allergies to other meats, like poultry or red meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preservatives To Avoid in Dog Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While not necessarily used as fillers, unhealthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/ethoxyquin-in-dog-food.html\">preservatives in dog food<\/a> can be another sign of low quality. These are often found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfoodfordogs.com\/blog\/is-kibble-harming-your-dogs-quality-of-life.html\">kibble<\/a> and other dry dog foods, and while approved as ingredients should be avoided in high-quality dog diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butylated Hydroxy Anisole (BHA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butylated hydroxy anisole is a synthetic chemical characterized as a waxy solid with a white or yellowish tint. While it\u2019s been used as a preservative in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals since 1947, it\u2019s best to avoid it in high quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butylated Hydroxytoluene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an organic compound derived from phenol, used in different medicines and useful for its antioxidant properties. However, in high quantities, it has been linked to health concerns like hormone imbalances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other ingredients pet owners should avoid in the dog food they give their pups are added salt, artificial colors, unnecessary sweeteners like corn syrup, and monosodium glutamate (MSG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>This content is for informational use only and does not replace professional nutrition and\/or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for and should not be relied upon for specific nutrition and\/or medical recommendations. Please talk with your veterinarian about any questions or concerns.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right pet food for your dog. We know pet parents want to provide good nutrition to their pups while still giving them the meals they crave. So how do you know which dog food to choose? 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