Pet food ingredients FAQs

At Purina we’ve been helping pets live healthy, happy lives for over 85 years with the right ingredients. Read our ingredients FAQs for more information.

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Bakers

What oils/ fats are used in the recipes?

Pork fat, Poultry fat or Beef fat.

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Bakers

Does Bakers Complete still have no added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives?

We have only ever used safe colours in Bakers dog food.

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Do you add flavourings to make Bakers tasty?

Digest is used to add flavour to Bakers.

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Bakers

Non-artificial colours in dog food: What is used & why

We have only ever used safe colours in our dog food.

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How do you know the non-artificial colours are safe?

All the ingredients used in pet food are strictly regulated, including any colours.

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Dogs can't see colours, so should you take them out completely?

In the same way that a variety of colours on our plates appeals to us, pet owners want the food for their pets to look equally appetising.

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