Pet Food Ingredient
Lamb Meal
Rendered and dried lamb protein, concentrated to roughly 55-65% protein by weight. Historically marketed as a "hypoallergenic" novel protein, though widespread use has eroded that status.
Also labelled as
Regulatory status
AAFCO definition: the dry rendered product from lamb tissues, exclusive of hair, hooves, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents.
Key notes
- —No longer a true "novel" protein in most markets — lamb-based foods have been mainstream for 20+ years, so sensitised dogs are increasingly common.
- —For elimination diets, vets now more often prescribe kangaroo, venison, rabbit, or duck because true lamb naivety has become rare.
Classified as a lamb allergen source in the scanner's cross-match. If your pet reacts to lamb, this ingredient is also a trigger.
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