Copper sulphate
supplement · base score 1 · also listed as cupric sulphate, copper sulphate, copper sulfate, cupric sulfate, copper (copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate), copper (copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate) 6.25mg, copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate, copper sulfate pentahydrate, copper sulphate pentahydrate, cupric sulfate pentahydrate
What is it?
Copper sulphate is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 42 products
- Also listed as
- cupric sulphate, copper sulphate, copper sulfate, cupric sulfate, copper (copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate), copper (copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate) 6.25mg, copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate, copper sulfate pentahydrate, copper sulphate pentahydrate, cupric sulfate pentahydrate
Common questions about copper sulphate
Is Copper sulphate good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain copper sulphate?
42 UK products list copper sulphate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is copper sulphate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: cupric sulphate, copper sulphate, copper sulfate, cupric sulfate, copper (copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate), copper (copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate) 6.25mg, copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate, copper sulfate pentahydrate, copper sulphate pentahydrate, cupric sulfate pentahydrate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade copper sulphate?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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 copper sulphate in dog food?
Copper sulphate is a mineral salt used to supply copper, an essential trace mineral, in complete dog foods. It is involved in normal body processes and is typically listed alongside other trace minerals. You may also see it written as cupric sulphate on labels.
Is copper sulphate safe for dogs?
Copper sulphate is safe when included at regulated levels, because copper is required only in small amounts. Too much copper can be harmful, so pet foods are formulated to stay within safe limits. Some dogs have copper storage issues; speak to your vet.
