Is Frosty Paws Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Purina
Frosty Paws is a pet food from Purina. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Monoglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ferrous Fumarate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like whey and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. Natural flavor and vitamins are present, but synthetic additives are also included.
Main concern
Includes maltodextrin and polydextrose, which are processed carbohydrates with potential quality concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains vitamins like vitamin C and B12, which can support overall health.
- Natural flavor enhances palatability, making it more appealing to pets.
Concerns
- Includes maltodextrin and polydextrose, which are processed carbohydrates with potential quality concerns.
- Whey and soy flour may raise allergen concerns for some pets.
Who should avoid this product?
This pet food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this pet food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this pet food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and a base for the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Whey safe in this pet food?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but may cause issues for lactose-sensitive pets.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Soy Flour safe in this pet food?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour is a plant-based protein source but can be an allergen for some pets.
Role in formula: base
Original: soy flour
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this pet food?
Good
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a natural fat source that can provide energy and support skin health.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this pet food?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but raises concerns about its digestibility.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Polydextrose safe in this pet food?
Medium
Polydextrose is used here as thickener. Polydextrose is a synthetic fiber that can aid in texture but may cause digestive issues in some pets.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: polydextrose
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Is Monoglycerides safe in this pet food?
Bad
Monoglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Monoglycerides are synthetic emulsifiers that can raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: monoglycerides
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Is Dicalcium Phosphate safe in this pet food?
Medium
Dicalcium Phosphate is used here as mineral. Dicalcium phosphate is a mineral supplement that supports bone health but is synthetic in nature.
Role in formula: mineral
Original: dicalcium phosphate
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Is Dipotassium Phosphate safe in this pet food?
Bad
Dipotassium Phosphate is used here as mineral. Dipotassium phosphate is a synthetic mineral that can raise concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: mineral
Original: dipotassium phosphate
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Is Ferrous Fumarate safe in this pet food?
Bad
Ferrous Fumarate is used here as mineral. Ferrous fumarate is a synthetic iron supplement that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: mineral
Original: ferrous fumarate
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Is Guar Gum safe in this pet food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener that can improve texture but may cause digestive issues in some pets.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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Is Vitamin C safe in this pet food?
Good
Vitamin C is used here as vitamin. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports immune function and overall health.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this pet food?
Good
Vitamin B6 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B6 is essential for metabolism and supports overall health.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B1 safe in this pet food?
Good
Vitamin B1 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B1 is important for energy metabolism and overall health.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this pet food?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B12 is crucial for nerve function and overall health.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitamin B12 (riboflavin)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this pet food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the product's taste but may vary in quality and source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3281146
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Allergens detected: soy
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