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Spinach

920 foods contain this ingredient

Vegetable

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About Spinach

Spinach is a leafy green added to pet food in small amounts for its vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant plant compounds.

Spinach is used in pet foods as a leafy vegetable to provide fiber, moisture, and micronutrients such as vitamins A, C and K, folate, iron and antioxidant compounds, but it is not a primary protein source. While it can add low‑calorie nutrients and antioxidants to a dog or cat’s diet, spinach is high in oxalates (and can contain nitrates) which in large amounts may reduce mineral absorption or contribute to urinary/kidney issues in susceptible animals, so it should be fed in moderation and pets with specific health concerns should consult their veterinarian.

Derived from
spinach leaves (Spinacia oleracea)
Primary role
micronutrient and antioxidant source

Why it's used

Spinach contributes vitamins A, C, and K, folate, iron, and antioxidant plant compounds without adding much fat or calories. It is included as a supporting vegetable ingredient rather than a source of protein or energy.

Common concerns

  • Oxalate content Spinach is high in oxalates, which bind calcium and other minerals and are a documented factor discussed with calcium oxalate bladder stones in dogs and cats, per VCA Animal Hospitals.
  • Nitrates Spinach naturally contains nitrates, which can convert to nitrites in the body and are associated with methemoglobinemia, a blood disorder that affects oxygen transport.
  • Pets with a history of bladder stones VCA Animal Hospitals notes that dogs and cats with a prior calcium oxalate stone diagnosis are typically advised to avoid high-oxalate foods like spinach.

Also relevant

For pets without a history of urinary stones or mineral-absorption issues, veterinary sources describe leafy greens like spinach as fine in the small quantities typically found in pet food.

3 sources cited

Common Questions

What category is Spinach?

Spinach is categorized as a vegetable ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Spinach part of an allergen group?

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

Which foods contain Spinach?

920 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Spinach, including PureBites, Purina Beyond, Purina Cat Chow.

Foods with Spinach

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

PureBites
Tuna & Salmon Broth Cat Topper
8.0
Purina Beyond
Beyond Cage-Free Turkey, Sweet Potato & Spinach Recipe In Gravy Wet Cat Food
8.1
Purina Beyond
Beyond Grain Free Arctic Char & Spinach Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
8.7
Purina Beyond
Beyond Grain Free Line-Caught Alaskan Cod & Spinach Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
8.7
Purina Cat Chow
Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Dry Cat Food
7.8
Purina Cat Chow
Cat Chow Naturals Original Dry Cat Food
8.2
Purina Cat Chow
Kitten Chow Naturals Dry Kitten Food
8.5
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow Soft Bites Grilled Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food
7.8
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow Soft Bites Smoked Chicken Flavor Soft Dog Food
7.8
Purina ONE
Beef & Barley Entrée Tender Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
Beef & Brown Rice Entrée Classic Ground Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Classic Ground Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Tender Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food
8.7
Purina ONE
Indoor + Hairball Ocean Whitefish & Rice Recipe Wet Cat Food
8.8
Purina ONE
One Plus Healthy Puppy Classic Ground Lamb & Long Grain Rice Entrée Wet Dog Food
9.0
Purina ONE
ONE +Plus Indoor Advantage Dry Cat Food
9.3
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
Plus Indoor Advantage Real Salmon Dry Cat Food
9.3
Purina ONE
True Instinct Lean Muscle Support With Real Beef Dry Dog Food
9.7
Purina Pro Plan
Complete Essentials Sole & Spinach Entrée in Sauce Wet Cat Food
8.3

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