Moderate riskPenalizedDogs and cats
Garlic powder
Also labeled as
dried garlicgarlic extract
Why it matters
In the same plant family as onion and toxic to dogs and cats at sufficient doses. Trace amounts in food are debated among veterinary sources, so this is flagged rather than auto-failed. Concentrated or high-position garlic is penalized harder.
How PawScore treats it
Foods containing Garlic powder are penalized when we grade the label. We don't publish the exact numeric weights so scores stay honest as the rubric evolves.