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Pork

1,219 foods contain this ingredient

Protein Red Meat allergen group

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About Pork

Pork is a muscle-meat protein source in dog and cat foods, appearing as fresh meat, meal, or byproduct depending on the formula.

Pork is used in pet foods primarily as a high-quality animal protein and flavor enhancer, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins (especially B12 and niacin), iron and zinc, plus fat for calorie-dense energy; it can be suitable for both dogs and cats when balanced in a complete diet. Because pork can be relatively high in fat, it may be inappropriate for pets requiring low‑fat diets or those prone to pancreatitis, some animals may have sensitivities to pork, and raw or undercooked pork can carry parasites or pathogens so it should be properly processed or cooked.

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Derived from
domestic pig muscle meat, meal, or byproducts
Primary role
animal protein and amino acid source

Why it's used

Pork delivers a complete amino acid profile along with B vitamins, iron, and zinc, and its fat content adds palatability and calorie density to a formula. It is also used as a novel or limited-ingredient protein for pets that have not previously eaten it.

Common concerns

  • Dietary fat and pancreatitis Pork is a fattier meat, and veterinary sources have long associated high dietary fat with pancreatitis flare-ups in dogs, though recent AVMA-published research is re-examining how strong that link actually is.
  • Trichinella parasite Pork is historically linked to Trichinella spiralis infection when eaten raw or undercooked, though the Merck Veterinary Manual and public health sources note the parasite is now rare in commercially raised U.S. pork and mainly a concern with outdoor-raised or wild pork.
  • Individual protein sensitivity As with any animal protein, some individual dogs and cats can develop an intolerance or allergic response to pork after repeated exposure.

Also relevant

Because pork is calorie-dense, portions may need adjusting for pets on a weight management plan; a veterinarian can advise on individual fat tolerance.

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Common Questions

What category is Pork?

Pork is categorized as a protein ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Pork part of an allergen group?

Yes. Pork is grouped under the Red Meat allergen group in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Pork?

1,219 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Pork, including Purina ONE.

Foods with Pork

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

Purina ONE
Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Tender Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
Grain Free Beef Wet Cat Food Recipe
9.2
Purina ONE
Grain Free Chicken Wet Cat Food Recipe
9.2
Purina ONE
Grain Free Ocean Whitefish Pate Wet Cat Food
9.2
Purina ONE
Grain Free Turkey Wet Cat Food Recipe
9.2
Purina ONE
Healthy Kitten Chicken & Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food
9.0
Purina ONE
Ideal Weight Tender Salmon Recipe In Sauce Wet Cat Food
8.3
Purina ONE
Ideal Weight White Meat Chicken Recipe In Sauce Wet Cat Food
8.3
Purina ONE
Indoor Advantage Senior 7+ Chicken & Ocean Fish Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
9.2
Purina ONE
Indoor + Hairball Ocean Whitefish & Rice Recipe Wet Cat Food
8.8
Purina ONE
Natural High Protein Chicken & Salmon Recipe In Sauce Wet Cat Food
8.3
Purina ONE
Natural High Protein Chicken & Turkey Recipe In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.3
Purina ONE
ONE High Protein Tuna Recipe In Sauce Wet Cat Food
8.3
Purina ONE
One Plus Healthy Puppy Classic Ground Lamb & Long Grain Rice Entrée Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
One Plus Tender Cuts in Gravy Bone and Joint Health Chicken and Brown Rice Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
One Plus Tender Cuts in Gravy Heart & Brain Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
ONE Plus Tender Cuts in Gravy Skin and Coat Chicken and Brown Rice Entree Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
ONE Plus Vibrant Maturity Adult 7+ Classic Ground Turkey & Barley Entrée Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
Plus Healthy Weight Lamb & Brown Rice Tender Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
Purina One High Protein Chicken Recipe In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.3
Purina ONE
Purina One +Plus Vibrant Maturity Adult 7+ Formula Dry Dog Food
8.9
Purina ONE
True Instinct Classic Ground Grain-Free Beef & Bison Wet Dog Food
8.8
Purina ONE
True Instinct Classic Ground Grain-Free Beef & Wild-Caught Salmon Wet Dog Food
8.8
Purina ONE
True Instinct Classic Ground Grain-Free Chicken & Duck Wet Dog Food
8.8

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