Cilantro
6 foods contain this ingredient
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About Cilantro
Cilantro is a leafy culinary herb (Coriandrum sativum) that pet food makers add in small amounts mainly for flavor and aroma.
Cilantro (the leafy herb also called coriander) is used in pet foods primarily as a flavoring and source of micronutrients and antioxidants rather than a significant protein or fiber ingredient. It can contribute small amounts of vitamins A, C and K and trace minerals and may help stimulate appetite or freshen breath, but is best used sparingly because some animals can experience gastrointestinal upset or allergic reactions and concentrated oils or preparations containing garlic/onion should be avoided.
- Derived from
- leaves of Coriandrum sativum plant
- Primary role
- flavoring herb
Why it's used
Cilantro is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses, which is part of why it appears as a garnish-style ingredient in some fresh and gently-cooked pet food lines. Because cats are obligate carnivores with no biological need for plant matter, any inclusion is meant to be a minor flavor accent rather than a nutritional building block.
Common concerns
- Large-quantity digestive upset Veterinary-facing sources note that large amounts of cilantro, beyond typical culinary-style inclusion, can cause vomiting or diarrhea in cats and dogs even though the plant itself is not classified as toxic.
- Essential oil concentration Concentrated cilantro or coriander essential oil is treated differently than the fresh herb; cats in particular have limited ability to clear certain concentrated plant compounds, which is why diffused or concentrated oil products are handled with more caution than the leaf itself.
Common Questions
What category is Cilantro?
Cilantro is categorized as a herb ingredient in the KibbleLab database.
Is Cilantro part of an allergen group?
No allergen group is linked to Cilantro in the KibbleLab database.
Which foods contain Cilantro?
6 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Cilantro, including Primal, YumWoof.
Foods with Cilantro
Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.
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