PawScore
InformationalPenalizedDogs and cats

Copper sulfate

Why it matters

Inorganic copper form. Chelated copper proteinate is better absorbed. Minor note; copper levels in dog food are an active topic in veterinary nutrition.

How PawScore treats it

Foods containing Copper sulfate are penalized when we grade the label. We don't publish the exact numeric weights so scores stay honest as the rubric evolves.

Source

AAFCO / veterinary nutrition literature