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Dill

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Herb

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About Dill

Dill is a culinary herb sometimes added to pet food or treats in small amounts for flavor rather than as a nutritional cornerstone.

Dill is used in pet foods mainly as a natural herb and flavoring that can contribute small amounts of vitamins (A, C), minerals and antioxidant compounds, and is traditionally associated with mild digestive support and breath-freshening. Small culinary amounts are generally safe for dogs and cats and may aid palatability, but concentrated extracts or essential oils and large quantities can cause gastrointestinal upset or interact with medications, so consult your veterinarian before using dill therapeutically.

Derived from
leaves and seeds of the Anethum graveolens plant
Primary role
flavoring herb with minor supporting nutrients

Why it's used

Formulators reach for dill mainly to add aroma and taste variety that can make a food or treat more appealing to eat. Because it also carries trace vitamins and antioxidant plant compounds, it is sometimes framed as a mild digestive or breath-related addition, though it is not included as a primary nutrient source.

Common concerns

  • Toxicity classification The ASPCA lists dill as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with essential oils identified as its toxic principle and dermatitis from prolonged skin contact as the only listed clinical sign.
  • Concentrated forms Concerns center on concentrated dill essential oil or extract rather than the culinary herb itself, since essential oils are handled and dosed very differently than a garnish-level amount of dried or fresh dill.
  • Overeating any plant material A dog that consumes a large quantity of dill foliage, like any non-toxic plant, can still develop a brief, mild stomach upset simply from the volume eaten.

Also relevant

Dill's role in a finished product is almost always as a minor flavoring or garnish herb, so its nutritional contribution to the overall diet is negligible.

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Common Questions

What category is Dill?

Dill is categorized as a herb ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Dill part of an allergen group?

No allergen group is linked to Dill in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Dill?

2 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Dill, including Applaws.

Foods with Dill

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Applaws
Tuna Fillet & Salmon Recipe in Gravy Cat Food Topper
8.0
Applaws
Tuna Fillet & Shrimp Recipe in Gravy Cat Food Topper
8.0

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