Pets · Not veterinary advice

Pet Ingredient Checker

Q: Why can a product score 0?

Xylitol in a dog product is a hard cap to 0. That is a named rule in scoring.py, not a model opinion.

Q: Is this veterinary advice?

No. SafeShelf is an educational label reader. If a pet has ingested a toxin, contact a veterinarian or a poison-control service immediately.

Photograph pet food, treats, or a household product a dog or cat might lick. Human “safe” ingredients are often not.

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SafeShelf’s pet checker scores pet food on toxin detection, protein quality, preservatives, and species/life-stage fit. Xylitol in a dog product caps the overall score at 0. This is not veterinary advice.

What we flag

Xylitol

Sugar-free gum, peanut butter, and some dental products. In dogs this is a named hard cap to score 0.

Chocolate, grapes, alliums

Theobromine, grapes/raisins, onion and garlic concentrates — common in human foods pets steal.

Household & oils

Some essential oils and cleaners are a licking hazard. Household products are also capped at 55 by category.

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Pet food · treats · household products pets can reach

Educational tool only — not medical advice

Results are generated by AI and are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or a substitute for a qualified healthcare professional. Do not start, stop, or change medications or diets based solely on this report. Always consult a doctor, pharmacist, or dietitian — especially if you are pregnant, have a medical condition, take prescription drugs, or are making decisions for a child.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What toxins does the pet checker flag? ▾

Xylitol (dogs), chocolate/theobromine, grapes and raisins, onions and garlic in concentrated form, some essential oils, and xylitol-sweetened human foods. Human safety logic does not apply to pet products.

Why can a product score 0? ▾

Xylitol in a dog product is a hard cap to 0 — a named rule in scoring.py. See how we score.

Is this veterinary advice? ▾

No. If a pet has ingested a toxin, contact a veterinarian or a poison-control service immediately.

Is the pet checker free? ▾

Guests get 2 free scans per day. A free account raises that to 5. Pro is unlimited and can apply your listed pets to household-product scans. See plans.