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Cesar Dog Food Ingredients

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Cesar manufactures roughly 75 different dog food products. Each product utilizes a unique set of ingredients to achieve a desired nutritional profile.

In this article, we'll explore Cesar ingredients and answer many of the most common questions.

As of right now, our records indicate that Cesar uses roughly 177 different ingredients.

First 5 Ingredients

Dog food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.

For Cesar, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 dog food ingredients.

chicken
chicken broth
water
chicken broth
water

As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Cesar is chicken. The most common 2nd ingredient is chicken broth, followed by water, chicken broth, and water.

Artificial Food Coloring Dyes

Our records indicate that Cesar does use artificial food coloring dyes. More specifically, we've identified 6 artificial food dyes used by Cesar.

Although these food dyes are classified as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, we recommend avoiding them when possible.

According to the Center For Research In The Public Interest (CSPI), there are many potential health risks associated with the consumption of artificial food coloring dyes.

Given that most pets consume the same products for prolonged periods of time, these concerns should be taken seriously. In general, we recommend pet owners avoid feeding products which contain artificial food coloring dyes.

For more information regarding the CSPI's findings, read our artificial food coloring article.

Animal By-Products

Cesar does indeed use animal by-products. More specifically, 4 animal by-product ingredients were found during our analysis of Cesar dog food ingredients.

According to AAFCO, by-products are defined as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals. In other words, animal by-products are the leftover ingredients that humans typically do not consume (lung, heart, tongue, stomach, intestine, blood, etc).

Many consumers have equated animal by-products with slaughterhouse waste. Animal by-products are still very controversial. Most premium brands have abandoned them in favor of specific named organ ingredients (duck liver, chicken heart, etc).

If you must feed a product with animal by-products, ensure that the specific animal source is specified. In other words, avoid ingredients such as meat by-products or poultry by-products.

By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, meat by-products contain nearly all parts of the animal which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.This ingredient is marked controversial because the meat source is not identified. Anonymous ingredients such as meat by-products are typically very low quality additions. The most unpleasing property of this ingredient is that the animal source can contain any mammal, even dogs & cats.

The following recipes contain meat by-products:

Cesar Filets In Gravy New York Strip Flavor

By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, pork by-products contain nearly all parts of pork which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.Like other meat by-products, pork by-products are considered controversial, mainly because they are inexpensive ingredients which consumers have equated with slaughterhouse waste. However, manufactures and many experts claim that animal by-products are unjustly criticized. Proponents state that "named" by-products, such as pork by-products, supply many important nutrients required by dogs.

The following recipes contain pork by-products:

Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Chicken & Beef Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Porterhouse Steak Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Beef Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Top Sirloin Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Lamb Recipe
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Rotisserie Chicken Flavor With Bacon & Cheese
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Rosemary Chicken Flavor With Spring Vegetables
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Filet Mignon Flavor With Bacon & Potato
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Ham & Egg Flavor With Potato & Cheese
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Angus Beef Flavor With Bacon & Cheese
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Smoked Bacon & Egg Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Grilled Steak & Eggs Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Scrambled Egg & Sausage Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Grilled Chicken Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Chicken & Liver Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Chicken & Veal Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Turkey Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Duck Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Oven Roasted Chicken Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Dry-Aged Ribeye Flavor

Chicken by-product meal is produced by cooking chicken by-products using a process called rendering. By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, chicken by-products contain nearly all parts of chickens which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.Like other meat by-products, chicken by-products are considered controversial, mainly because they are inexpensive ingredients which consumers have equated with slaughterhouse waste. However, manufactures and many experts claim that animal by-products are unjustly criticized. Proponents state that "named" by-products, such as chicken by-products, supply many important nutrients required by dogs.

The following recipes contain chicken by-product meal:

Cesar Dry Dog Food Rotisserie Chicken Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Porterhouse Flavor

By-products are defined by AAFCO as the "non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals." Thus, beef by-products contain nearly all parts of the beef which are typically not consumed by humans. These parts include the liver, lung, spleen, kidney, stomach, blood, intestine, bone, etc.Like other meat by-products, beef by-products are considered controversial, mainly because they are inexpensive ingredients which consumers have equated with slaughterhouse waste. However, manufactures and many experts claim that animal by-products are unjustly criticized. Proponents state that "named" by-products, such as beef by-products, supply many important nutrients required by dogs.

The following recipes contain beef by-products:

Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Lamb & Rice Recipe For Puppies
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Chicken & Beef Recipe For Puppies

Anonymous Meat Ingredients

Anonymous meats are animal-based ingredients which do not provide the source animal's name. These ingredients are controversial because they can come from almost any animal.

In addition, anonymous animal-based ingredients are very inexpensive and often the lowest quality meats that are still allowed to be used in pet food.

In general, we do not recommend feeding any products which contain anonymous meats. When in doubt, always contact the brand's customer service desk for further clarification.

Unfortunately, we've identified 5 anonymous meat ingredients used by Cesar.

animal fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid)

3 Recipes

meat and bone meal

3 Recipes

Meat and bone meal is produced by cooking meat and bone using a process called rendering. The rendering process dramatically reduces the natural moisture of meat and thereby results in a highly condensed protein source.This ingredient is marked controversial because the source animal for the meat is not specified. These type of anonymous ingredient are typically very low quality and certainly inexpensive additions. The most unpleasing property of this ingredient is that the meat source can contain any mammal, even dogs & cats.

The following recipes contain meat and bone meal:

Cesar Dry Dog Food Rotisserie Chicken Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Porterhouse Flavor

The following recipes contain meat by-products:

Cesar Filets In Gravy New York Strip Flavor

Animal fat is a by-product of tissue rendering. The source animal is not specific and therefore we cannot be certain that the source does not include diseased animals or even euthanized dogs and cats. What's more, this ingredient is preserved with BHA/BHT, both artificial preservatives and possible carcinogens according to the World Health Organization.

The following recipes contain animal fat (preserved with BHA/BHT):

Cesar Softies Medley Trio
Cesar Softies Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Softies Grilled Chicken Flavor

Controversial Ingredients

In most cases, ingredients which are given the controversial classification can be substituted with higher-quality alternatives. You should evaluate each controversial ingredient independently to see if there is truly a valid cause for concern.

Keep in mind, certain sacrifices often must be made to produce dog foods at a reasonable price. In general, the more expensive the product, the fewer controversial ingredients you'll find.

In our analysis, we've identified 16 controversial ingredients inside Cesar products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.

Powdered cellulose is produced from minuscule pieces of wood pulp and plant fibers. Other than its fiber content, powdered cellulose lacks any nutritional contribution.

The following recipes contain powdered cellulose:

Cesar Wholesome Bowls Chicken, Carrots, Barley & Green Beans Recipe
Cesar Wholesome Bowls Chicken Recipe
Cesar Wholesome Bowls Chicken, Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans Recipe
Cesar Wholesome Bowls Beef, Chicken, Carrots & Purple Potatoes Recipe
Cesar Wholesome Bowls Beef, Chicken, Carrots, Barley & Green Beans Recipe
Cesar Wholesome Bowls Chicken, Apple & Sweet Potato Recipe
Cesar Filets In Gravy Wood-Grilled Chicken Flavor

meat and bone meal

3 Recipes

The following recipes contain meat and bone meal:

Cesar Dry Dog Food Rotisserie Chicken Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Porterhouse Flavor

Wheat is regarded as an inexpensive and low-quality filler in pet food. However, wheat does provide plant-based protein and makes pet food more affordable for consumers. It's important to note that plant based protein does not provide the same amino acid profile as meat based protein.

The following recipes contain wheat:

Cesar Home Delights Hearty Chicken & Noodle Dinner In Sauce

Whole grain corn is the entire corn kernel (the germ, bran, and endosperm). Corn is a cereal grain which provides a modest amount of vitamins, minerals, and plant based protein. It also happens to be one of the most controversial ingredients in dog food.Proponents of corn claim that corn is highly digestible and an excellent source of protein, energy, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.Opponents however believe that positive claims in regards to corn are either half-truths or completely false, we'll discuss a few of the opposing arguments.In regards to digestibility, the claims of "highly digestible" are only true if corn is processed into a meal or flour and subsequently cooked. In regards to the protein contribution, we must note that corn is a plant based protein which does not contain all of the necessary amino acids required by dogs to sustain life. Therefore substituting corn for meat is an unsuitable substitution and actually degrades the overall protein quality of the product.Finally, we'll discuss the claims about vitamins and minerals in corn. Although corn does provide many vitamins and minerals, it not necessarily an exceptional ingredient in this regards. There are many other ingredients which are more complete and biologically appropriate. Therefore the usage of corn as the primary ingredient in dog food should certainly warrant further questioning.

The following recipes contain whole grain corn:

Cesar Dry Dog Food Rotisserie Chicken Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Porterhouse Flavor

Liver is a controversial ingredient because the source animal is not specified. Anonymous animal ingredients are typically very low quality and may contain almost any animal, including dogs and cats!

The following recipes contain liver:

Cesar Filets In Gravy New York Strip Flavor

The following recipes contain meat by-products:

Cesar Filets In Gravy New York Strip Flavor

The following recipes contain pork by-products:

Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Chicken & Beef Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Porterhouse Steak Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Beef Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Top Sirloin Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Lamb Recipe
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Rotisserie Chicken Flavor With Bacon & Cheese
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Rosemary Chicken Flavor With Spring Vegetables
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Filet Mignon Flavor With Bacon & Potato
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Ham & Egg Flavor With Potato & Cheese
Cesar Loaf & Topper In Sauce Angus Beef Flavor With Bacon & Cheese
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Smoked Bacon & Egg Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Grilled Steak & Eggs Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Scrambled Egg & Sausage Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Grilled Chicken Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Chicken & Liver Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Chicken & Veal Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Turkey Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Duck Recipe
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Oven Roasted Chicken Flavor
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Dry-Aged Ribeye Flavor

The following recipes contain chicken by-product meal:

Cesar Dry Dog Food Rotisserie Chicken Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Dry Dog Food Porterhouse Flavor

The following recipes contain beef by-products:

Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Lamb & Rice Recipe For Puppies
Cesar Classic Loaf In Sauce Chicken & Beef Recipe For Puppies

Potentially Harmful Ingredients

Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.

There are certain situations where these ingredients may be necessary. We always recommend contacting Cesar for further clarification regarding any harmful or controversial ingredient.

We have identified 8 harmful ingredients used in certain Cesar recipes. To learn more, click on the ingredient's name.

animal fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid)

3 Recipes

The following recipes contain animal fat (preserved with BHA/BHT):

Cesar Softies Medley Trio
Cesar Softies Filet Mignon Flavor
Cesar Softies Grilled Chicken Flavor

Cesar Dog Food Ingredient Lists