Chicken Ingredient Profile

An introduction to chicken as an ingredient in dog and cat foods. Explore its uses and available product connections; the evidence assessment remains pending.

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Ingredient profile

Chicken

A clear overview of chicken as a pet food ingredient, including where it is used and the status of its evidence review.

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ChickenIngredient profile
CategoryAnimal protein
SpeciesDog and cat
Product contextExamples below
Evidence statusPending
Overview

What is currently available.

Chicken is commonly used as an animal protein in dog and cat foods. Its nutritional value and suitability depend on the form used, the complete formulation and the needs of the individual animal.

The product examples below show chicken in different dog and cat food formats. They provide formulation context, not evidence of an ingredient effect.

A full evidence assessment has not yet been published.

Ingredient information

Ingredient profile

Ingredient nameChicken
Ingredient categoryAnimal protein
Species contextDog and cat
Product contextSelected dog and cat food examples below
Evidence statusEvidence assessment pending
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Evidence conclusions have not yet been published.

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This page does not make health or nutritional-quality claims. Relevant research will be summarised and assessed before conclusions are published.

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We have not completed a research review for this ingredient. This does not indicate that it is ineffective or unsafe.

Products listing or mentioning this ingredient

96 products linked through reviewed ingredient occurrences from manufacturer declarations or partial editorial summaries. Whole-label verification may remain pending. An ingredient’s presence alone does not establish a nutritional outcome.

  • Applaws Chicken Adult Dry Cat Food Applaws Chicken Adult Dry Cat Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Applaws Chicken Breast with Pumpkin in Broth Applaws Chicken Breast with Pumpkin in Broth, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Applaws Chicken Kitten Dry Cat Food Applaws Chicken Kitten Dry Cat Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Applaws Chicken Senior Dry Cat Food Applaws Chicken Senior Dry Cat Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Applaws Chicken With Duck Adult Dry Cat Food Applaws Chicken With Duck Adult Dry Cat Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Applaws Chicken With Lamb Adult Dry Cat Food Applaws Chicken With Lamb Adult Dry Cat Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Applaws Chicken With Salmon Adult Dry Cat Food Applaws Chicken With Salmon Adult Dry Cat Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Applaws Wet Cat Food Chicken Breast in Broth Applaws Wet Cat Food Chicken Breast in Broth, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Adult Chicken & Rice Arden Grange Adult Chicken & Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Adult Grain Free Fresh Chicken & Potato Dry Cat Food Arden Grange Adult Grain Free Fresh Chicken & Potato Dry Cat Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Adult Salmon & Rice Arden Grange Adult Salmon & Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Kitten Grain Free Fresh Chicken & Potato Dry Cat Food Arden Grange Kitten Grain Free Fresh Chicken & Potato Dry Cat Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice Arden Grange Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Large Breed Puppy/Junior Chicken & Rice Arden Grange Large Breed Puppy/Junior Chicken & Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Light Adult Chicken & Rice Arden Grange Light Adult Chicken & Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Light Grain Free Fresh Chicken & Potato Dry Cat Food Arden Grange Light Grain Free Fresh Chicken & Potato Dry Cat Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Arden Grange Senior Chicken & Rice Arden Grange Senior Chicken & Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Active Working Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Burns Active Working Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Alert Assistance Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Burns Alert Assistance Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Free Range Chicken, Vegetables & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food Burns Free Range Chicken, Vegetables & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Large & Giant Breed Original Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Burns Large & Giant Breed Original Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Original Chicken & Brown Rice Burns Original Chicken & Brown Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Puppy Mini Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Burns Puppy Mini Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Puppy Original Chicken & Rice Burns Puppy Original Chicken & Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Burns Senior Chicken & Brown Rice, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Toy & Small Breed Original Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Burns Toy & Small Breed Original Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, UK declaration checked 2026-09-25; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Burns Weight Control Chicken & Oats Burns Weight Control Chicken & Oats, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Butternut Box Chicken You Out Butternut Box Chicken You Out, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; United Kingdom; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Eden 85/15 Original Cuisine for Cats Eden 85/15 Original Cuisine for Cats - Eden 85/15 Original Cuisine for Cats (UK); UK; manufacturer declaration Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Essential Foods LITTLE LION, 3KG Essential Foods LITTLE LION, 3KG - LITTLE LION, 3KG (UK); UK; manufacturer declaration Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Forthglade Chicken & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food Forthglade Chicken & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Forthglade Chicken & Butternut Squash Wet Dog Food Forthglade Chicken & Butternut Squash Wet Dog Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Forthglade Cold Pressed Chicken Dry Dog Food Forthglade Cold Pressed Chicken Dry Dog Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Hill’s Science Plan Healthy Mobility Medium Adult Chicken Hill’s Science Plan Healthy Mobility Medium Adult Chicken, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Hill’s Science Plan Large Breed Mature Adult Chicken Hill’s Science Plan Large Breed Mature Adult Chicken, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Hill’s Science Plan Large Breed Puppy Chicken Hill’s Science Plan Large Breed Puppy Chicken, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Hill’s Science Plan Light Large Breed Adult Chicken Hill’s Science Plan Light Large Breed Adult Chicken, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Hill’s Science Plan Medium Adult Chicken Hill’s Science Plan Medium Adult Chicken, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Hill’s Science Plan Medium Puppy Chicken Hill’s Science Plan Medium Puppy Chicken, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Hill’s Science Plan Sensitive Stomach & Skin Medium & Large Adult Chicken Hill’s Science Plan Sensitive Stomach & Skin Medium & Large Adult Chicken, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • James Wellbeloved Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food James Wellbeloved Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Lily’s Kitchen Chicken & Duck Dry Dog Food Lily’s Kitchen Chicken & Duck Dry Dog Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; United Kingdom; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Lily’s Kitchen Chicken & Turkey Casserole Lily’s Kitchen Chicken & Turkey Casserole, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; United Kingdom; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Lily’s Kitchen Chicken Paté Cat Food Lily’s Kitchen Chicken Paté Cat Food, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; United Kingdom; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Lily’s Kitchen Chicken with Cod Paté for Kittens Lily’s Kitchen Chicken with Cod Paté for Kittens, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; United Kingdom; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Lily’s Kitchen Chicken with Cod Paté for Mature Cats Lily’s Kitchen Chicken with Cod Paté for Mature Cats, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; United Kingdom; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Lily’s Kitchen Chicken with Salmon Paté Lily’s Kitchen Chicken with Salmon Paté, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; United Kingdom; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Lily’s Kitchen Organic Chicken with Fish Paté Lily’s Kitchen Organic Chicken with Fish Paté, editorial ingredient summary 2026-09-24; United Kingdom; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • McAdams Air Dried Free Range Chicken McAdams Air Dried Free Range Chicken - Air Dried Free Range Chicken (UK); UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • McAdams Cats & Kittens Free Range Chicken & Turkey McAdams Cats & Kittens Free Range Chicken & Turkey - Cats & Kittens Free Range Chicken & Turkey (UK); UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
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