Comfrey
veg · base score 0.5
What is it?
Comfrey is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 5 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about comfrey
Is Comfrey good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain comfrey?
5 UK products list comfrey as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade comfrey?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is comfrey in dog food?
Comfrey is a leafy plant that has been used in herbal preparations and occasionally appears in dog foods. It contains compounds that have been debated in animal nutrition. If you see comfrey on a label and have concerns, speak to your vet.
Is comfrey safe for dogs?
Comfrey is a leafy herb that contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and some feed safety authorities recommend limiting or avoiding its use in animal diets. It may appear in small amounts in certain herbal or natural dog foods. If you have concerns about comfrey, speak to your vet.
