Comfrey
veg ingredient
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
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 7 products
Products containing comfrey
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about comfrey
Is Comfrey good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
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.
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How many UK dog foods contain comfrey?
7 UK products list comfrey as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, 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.