A vegetable added in small amounts for fiber and a little flavor, and in fresh or raw recipes for its water content. It is safe for dogs and cats and appears well down the list, often alongside other vegetables in a blend. It brings almost no calories and only trace nutrients at these levels, so it changes nothing about the food either way.
How it appears on labels
You may see it listed as dried celery.
Find foods with or without it
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Sources
- AAFCO ingredient definitions
- Merck Veterinary Manual, nutritional requirements of dogs and cats
