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Ginger

221 foods contain this ingredient

Herb

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About Ginger

Ginger is the rhizome of a flowering plant, used in pet foods and treats mainly to settle the stomach and add mild anti-inflammatory plant compounds.

Ginger is commonly added to pet foods and treats as a natural flavoring and functional ingredient to support digestion and reduce mild nausea, with active compounds like gingerols providing modest anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It can be beneficial for dogs (and occasionally cats) with motion sickness or stomach upset when used in small amounts, but high doses should be avoided and caution is advised for pets on anticoagulant medications, pregnant animals, or those with known sensitivities due to potential effects on clotting and occasional gastrointestinal irritation.

Related ingredients

Herb Zingiber Officinale
Derived from
rhizome of Zingiber officinale
Primary role
digestive support and flavoring

Why it's used

Ginger contributes gingerols and shogaols, compounds studied for calming an upset stomach and easing nausea, and formulators add it in small amounts to treats or functional foods aimed at digestive comfort or joint support. It is given orally in forms ranging from dried powder to fresh root or tincture.

Common concerns

  • Bleeding risk Ginger has mild blood-thinning properties, so veterinary sources advise caution in pets with bleeding disorders or those taking anticoagulant or NSAID medications.
  • GI upset Mild gastrointestinal upset and, less commonly, allergic skin reactions are listed as potential side effects in veterinary references.
  • Pregnancy and nursing Veterinary sources recommend caution when giving ginger to pregnant or nursing animals.
  • Evidence base The main peer-reviewed canine study on ginger's antiemetic effect used a chemotherapy-induced vomiting model rather than everyday motion sickness, so the extrapolation to typical pet use is indirect.

Also relevant

A 1997 study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found ginger root extract reduced cisplatin-induced vomiting in dogs, though it was less effective than the prescription antiemetic granisetron; ask a veterinarian before using ginger for a specific pet's nausea or joint concerns.

3 sources cited

Common Questions

What category is Ginger?

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

Is Ginger part of an allergen group?

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

Which foods contain Ginger?

221 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Ginger, including Health Extension, Healthy Dogma, Hill's Prescription Diet.

Foods with Ginger

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

Health Extension
Sammy Snacks With Pumpkin Treats
8.8
Healthy Dogma
K9 Probiotix Tender Tummy Digestive Supplement Powder
8.0
Healthy Dogma
Super Green Petmix Topper
7.5
Hill's Prescription Diet
Gastrointestinal Biome Chicken & Vegetable Stew Wet Dog Food
Hill's Prescription Diet
i/d Low Fat Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food
Hill's Prescription Diet
i/d Low Fat Original Flavor Wet Dog Food
Hill's Prescription Diet
i/d Low Fat Rice, Vegetable and Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food
Hill's Prescription Diet
i/d Stress Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food
Instinct
Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
8.8
Jinx
Beef Bone Broth Biscuit Treats
8.0
Jinx
Chicken Bone Broth Biscuits Treats
8.0
Jinx
Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food
8.7
Jinx
Small Breed Grain-Free Atlantic Salmon Dry Dog Food
8.2
JustFoodForDogs
Calming Soft Chews Supplement
7.5
Kirkland Signature
Nature's Domain Small Breed Salmon & Lentil Dry Dog Food
8.2
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Chicken Pate Wet Cat Food
8.6
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Duck Pate Wet Cat Food
8.6
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit Au Jus Wet Cat Food
8.7
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey Pâté Wet Cat Food
8.6
KOHA
Limited Ingredient Diet Venison Entrée Wet Cat Food
8.8
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Beef Stew Wet Dog Food
8.4
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food
8.3
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Duck Stew Wet Dog Food
8.3
KOHA
Minimal Ingredient Lamb Stew Wet Dog Food
8.4

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