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Shrimp

109 foods contain this ingredient

Protein Shellfish allergen group

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About Shrimp

Shrimp is a shellfish used in pet food and treats to add palatability, lean animal protein, and trace nutrients like selenium.

Shrimp is used in pet foods and treats as a lean, palatable animal protein and flavor enhancer that supplies high-quality amino acids and nutrients such as vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, small amounts of omega-3s and taurine (important for cats). While nutritious and often well-accepted by dogs and cats, owners should watch for shellfish allergies, high cholesterol and added sodium in processed products, and avoid shells or raw/undercooked shrimp to prevent choking and microbial or contaminant risks—choose cooked, deboned, responsibly sourced shrimp when possible.

Related ingredients

Natural Shrimp Flavor Shrimp Broth Shrimp Flavor Shrimp Flavored Broth
Derived from
shrimp, a crustacean shellfish
Primary role
palatability enhancer and animal protein source

Why it's used

Shrimp is strongly aromatic and well accepted by many dogs and cats, which makes it useful as a flavor enhancer in addition to a protein contributor. It also supplies amino acids along with nutrients such as vitamin B12 and phosphorus that come with most animal-derived proteins.

Common concerns

  • Shellfish allergy Dogs and cats can develop allergic reactions to shellfish, with reported signs including itching, vomiting, diarrhea, or facial swelling, similar to reactions seen with other novel protein exposures.
  • Cholesterol content Shrimp is comparatively high in dietary cholesterol, and veterinary nutrition guidance for dogs with hyperlipidemia or pancreatitis generally focuses on managing overall dietary fat and lipid intake, so in these dogs the total dietary fat matters most, and shrimp itself is relatively low in fat despite its cholesterol content.
  • Shell and preparation hazards Shrimp shells, tails, and undercooked shrimp are associated with choking, and hard shell fragments can cause blockage or injury to the digestive tract, while raw or undercooked shrimp can carry foodborne pathogens, which is why preparation guidance calls for shrimp to be fully cooked and deshelled before feeding.
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Common Questions

What category is Shrimp?

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

Is Shrimp part of an allergen group?

Yes. Shrimp is grouped under the Shellfish allergen group in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Shrimp?

109 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Shrimp, including Earthborn Holistic, Fancy Feast, Farmina.

Foods with Shrimp

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

Earthborn Holistic
Catalina Catch Mackerel Dinner With Shrimp in Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.0
Fancy Feast
Classic Paté Cod, Sole & Shrimp Wet Cat Food
7.5
Fancy Feast
Classic Paté Salmon & Shrimp Feast Wet Cat Food
8.0
Fancy Feast
Filet Mignon Flavor With Real Seafood & Shrimp Dry Cat Food
8.5
Fancy Feast
Flaked Fish & Shrimp Feast Wet Cat Food
8.1
Fancy Feast
Gourmet Naturals Wild Alaskan Salmon & Shrimp Recipe in Gravy Wet Cat Food
7.8
Fancy Feast
Grilled Salmon & Shrimp Feast in Gravy Wet Cat Food
7.6
Fancy Feast
Grilled Seafood Feast In Gravy Wet Cat Food
7.6
Farmina
Cod, Shrimp & Pumpkin Stew Kitten Wet Food
8.1
Farmina
N&D Ocean Cod, Shrimp, Pumpkin & Cantaloupe Melon Kitten Dry Cat Food
9.2
Farmina
N&D Ocean Cod, Shrimp & Pumpkin Stew Wet Cat Food
8.1
Farmina
N&D Ocean Salmon, Cod & Shrimp Stew Wet Cat Food
8.1
Farmina
N&D Ocean Sea Bass, Sardine & Shrimp Stew Wet Cat Food
8.1
Farmina
N&D Ocean Tuna & Shrimp Stew Wet Cat Food
8.4
Farmina
Sea Bass, Squid & Shrimp Stew Wet Cat Food
8.1
Farmina
Trout, Salmon & Shrimp Stew Wet Cat Food
8.1
Farmina
Tuna, Cod & Shrimp Stew Wet Cat Food
8.1
Friskies
Ocean Favorites Meaty Bits With Salmon, Shrimp & Brown Rice In Sauce Wet Cat Food
7.3
Friskies
Seafood Sensations Salmon, Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food
7.3
Fussie Cat
Fine Dining Pate Tuna With Shrimp Entree in Gravy
8.8
Fussie Cat
Premium Tuna With Shrimp Formula In Aspic Wet Cat Food
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Shrimp in Aspic Pouch Recipe
8.2
Fussie Cat
Tuna With Shrimp in Aspic Pouch Recipe Wet Cat Food
8.2
Grandma Lucy's
Singles Shrimp Treats
9.0

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