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Is dry dog food salty?

Published in Dog Food Composition 1 min read

Yes, dry dog food often contains salt, and in many cases, the salt content is quite high.

Many dry dog foods, particularly kibble, include a significant amount of salt to enhance palatability for dogs. While some salt is acceptable, the reference indicates that many dry dog foods contain a higher sodium content (0.1-0.6%) than the recommended allowance for adult dogs (0.07%) (04-Nov-2021). This excess salt can be unhealthy.