Clean pet food is one with an ingredient list that is easy to understand.
At Petoody, we look for treats made with recognisable ingredients, thoughtful recipes and minimal unnecessary extras. That might mean a single-ingredient dried meat treat for dogs, a meat-based treat for cats, or a hay and herb-based treat for rabbits and guinea pigs.
Clean does not have to mean complicated. In fact, it usually means the opposite.
A clean treat may include:
- whole meat, fish or organs
- hay, grasses or herbs for pocket pets
- simple fruits or vegetables where appropriate
- functional ingredients that serve a clear purpose
- natural preservation methods where possible
Ingredients we look more closely at include added sugars, artificial colours, artificial flavours, excessive starches, glycerine, maltodextrin, unnecessary fillers and vague ingredient names.
Some of these ingredients are not automatically harmful, but they do make the product less simple. That is why Petoody reviews ingredient lists carefully and gives each product a rating to help customers make a more informed choice.
The goal is not to make pet owners feel guilty. It is to make treat shopping easier.
When you understand what is in a treat, you can choose products that better suit your pet’s sensitivities, preferences and everyday diet.