Skip to content
In The Kibble
My dogs

Ingredient file

Zinc Oxide

An inorganic zinc compound used as a trace mineral supplement.

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 5 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

19%

605 of the 3,205 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 38 brands. 428 dry dog food, 173 wet dog food, 4 dog food topper.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 23. In the top five of 0 foods, so it is usually a minor ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

2%

Usually listed after the salt, which caps it at roughly 1% of the recipe in 98% of foods.

Price per lb

Foods with it $3.47
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 370 priced foods, 7% above the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

25%

of the foods that list it are from Royal Canin. 38 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • Supplies zinc for skin and immune function, though it is the least absorbable of the common zinc forms.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Royal Canin 154 / 161
  2. Hill's 113 / 117
  3. Nutro 55 / 71
  4. Eukanuba 33 / 35
  5. Bil-Jac 29 / 32
  6. Now Fresh 26 / 35
  7. Go! Solutions 22 / 46
  8. Iams 21 / 32
  9. Tiki Dog 14 / 30
  10. Nature's Recipe 13 / 24

Foods that list it / all the brand's recipes we track.

Plus 28 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #4 Hill’s Science Diet Light Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
  2. #6 Hill’s Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
  3. #10 Iams Proactive Health MiniChunks Chicken & Whole Grains Dry Dog Food
  4. #13 Hill’s Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
  5. #21 Hill’s Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
  6. #24 Hill’s Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
  7. #29 Royal Canin Small Adult Dry Dog Food
  8. #40 Hill’s Science Diet Adult Large Breed Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Rank on Amazon's dog food best seller list, checked October 2026.

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Chicken 45%
  2. Natural Flavor 45%
  3. Chicken Fat 45%
  4. Brewers Rice 42%
  5. Dried Plain Beet Pulp 30%
  6. Chicken By-Product Meal 28%
  7. Mixed Tocopherols 25%
  8. Brown Rice 25%
  9. Chicken Meal 22%
  10. Corn 21%
  11. Wheat Gluten 20%
  12. Fish Oil 16%

On the shelf

Foods that list Zinc Oxide

605 foods in our catalog list it. These 60 list it highest on the label.

Stella & Chewy’s Gourmet Pate Gourmet Pâté for Puppies with Chicken & Salmon - Grain Free Rich in Protein with Smooth Texture Wet Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Gourmet Pate Gourmet Pâté for Puppies with Chicken & Salmon - Grain Free Rich in Protein with Smooth Texture Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 9 on the labelNatural Balance Platefulls Tender Carrot, Potato & Beef Recipe Wet Dog FoodNatural BalanceNatural Balance Platefulls Tender Carrot, Potato & Beef Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 9 on the labelTruDog Elevate Smoky BBQ Stew Grain Free Shredded Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potat Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Elevate Smoky BBQ Stew Grain Free Shredded Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potat Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 10 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Gourmet Pate Gourmet Pâté for Dogs with Duck & Chicken - Grain Free Rich in Protein with Smooth Texture Wet Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Gourmet Pate Gourmet Pâté for Dogs with Duck & Chicken - Grain Free Rich in Protein with Smooth Texture Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 10 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Restricted Diet Bland Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Restricted Diet Bland Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 10 on the labelSolid Gold Homestyle Meals Wet Dog FoodSolid GoldSolid Gold Homestyle Meals Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 10 on the labelHalo Elevate Smoky BBQ Stew Grain Free Shredded Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potat Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Elevate Smoky BBQ Stew Grain Free Shredded Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potat Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 10 on the labelNatural Balance Platefulls Harvest Chicken & Rice Recipe Wet Dog FoodNatural BalanceNatural Balance Platefulls Harvest Chicken & Rice Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 10 on the labelGravy Train Ground Dinner With Chicken Wet Dog FoodGravy TrainGravy Train Ground Dinner With Chicken Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 11 on the labelBil-Jac Sensitive Solutions Skin & Stomach Support Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe in Gravy - Bil-Jac Wet Dog FoodBil-JacBil-Jac Sensitive Solutions Skin & Stomach Support Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe in Gravy - Bil-Jac Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 11 on the labelNature’s Recipe Healthy Skin Vegetarian Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Healthy Skin Vegetarian Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 11 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Naturally Healthy Beef & Rice Entrée For Dogs / Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Naturally Healthy Beef & Rice Entrée For Dogs / Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 13 on the label
Show 48 more
Stella & Chewy’s Gourmet Pate Gourmet Pâté for Dogs with Chicken & Chicken Liver - Grain Free Rich in Protein with Smooth Texture Wet Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Gourmet Pate Gourmet Pâté for Dogs with Chicken & Chicken Liver - Grain Free Rich in Protein with Smooth Texture Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 10 on the labelNatural Balance Platefulls Savory Duck & Pumpkin Recipe Wet Dog FoodNatural BalanceNatural Balance Platefulls Savory Duck & Pumpkin Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 10 on the labelOl’ Roy Meaty Loaf Chicken and Rice Dinner Can Wet Dog FoodOl' RoyOl’ Roy Meaty Loaf Chicken and Rice Dinner Can Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 13 on the labelHealth Extension Digestive Support, Beef & Carrot Entrée in Gravy Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension Digestive Support, Beef & Carrot Entrée in Gravy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 13 on the labelHealth Extension food Grain Free Duck Entree Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension food Grain Free Duck Entree Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 13 on the labelSimply Nourish Homestyle Adult Wet Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Homestyle Adult Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 13 on the labelSimply Nourish Skin & Coat Recipe Adult Wet Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Skin & Coat Recipe Adult Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 13 on the labelNature’s Recipe Easy to Digest Chicken Meal, Rice, & Barley Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Easy to Digest Chicken Meal, Rice, & Barley Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelNature’s Recipe Original Senior Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Original Senior Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelNature’s Recipe Original Adult Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Original Adult Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelTruDog Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken Stew w/ Carrots, P Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken Stew w/ Carrots, P Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 14 on the labelGravy Train Beefy Classic Dry Dog FoodGravy TrainGravy Train Beefy Classic Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 14 on the labelGravy Train Meaty Ground Dinner With Beef & Bacon Wet Dog FoodGravy TrainGravy Train Meaty Ground Dinner With Beef & Bacon Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 14 on the labelBil-Jac Sensitive Solutions Digestive & Immune Support Turkey & Pumpkin Recipe in Gravy - Bil-Jac Wet Dog FoodBil-JacBil-Jac Sensitive Solutions Digestive & Immune Support Turkey & Pumpkin Recipe in Gravy - Bil-Jac Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 14 on the labelHalo Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken Stew w/ Carrots, P Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken Stew w/ Carrots, P Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 14 on the labelHealth Extension Digestive Support, Turkey & Sweet Potato Entrée in Gravy Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension Digestive Support, Turkey & Sweet Potato Entrée in Gravy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 14 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 14 on the labelNature’s Recipe Original Small Bites Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Original Small Bites Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 14 on the labelNature’s Recipe Original Adult Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Original Adult Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 14 on the labelTruDog Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken & Salmon Stew w/ C Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken & Salmon Stew w/ C Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelGravy Train Chunks In Gravy With Chicken Chunks Wet Dog FoodGravy TrainGravy Train Chunks In Gravy With Chicken Chunks Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelHalo Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken & Salmon Stew w/ C Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Elevate Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Chicken & Salmon Stew w/ C Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelHalo Elevate Dog Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Duck and Beef Stew with Carrots, White Potatoes, and Brown Rice Can Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Elevate Dog Kettle Cooked Chunky Healthy Grains Duck and Beef Stew with Carrots, White Potatoes, and Brown Rice Can Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelBil-Jac Picky No More Pâté with Chicken & Chicken Liver Wet Dog FoodBil-JacBil-Jac Picky No More Pâté with Chicken & Chicken Liver Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelAuthority Everyday Health Chicken & Rice Entree Senior 7+ Wet Dog FoodAuthorityAuthority Everyday Health Chicken & Rice Entree Senior 7+ Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelHealth Extension Digestive Support, Chicken & Pumpkin Entrée in Gravy Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension Digestive Support, Chicken & Pumpkin Entrée in Gravy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelSimply Nourish Gut Health Recipe Adult Wet Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Gut Health Recipe Adult Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelNutro Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey & Potato Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNutroNutro Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey & Potato Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelRoyal Canin Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein PS Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein PS Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelRoyal Canin Medium Dental Care Dry Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Medium Dental Care Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelNature’s Recipe Small Breed Grain-Free Easy to Digest Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Small Breed Grain-Free Easy to Digest Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelTruDog Elevate Smoky BBQ Grain Free Glazed Chicken Stew w/ White Potatoes & C Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Elevate Smoky BBQ Grain Free Glazed Chicken Stew w/ White Potatoes & C Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelTruDog Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potatoes Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potatoes Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelTruDog Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Carrots & Spinach Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Carrots & Spinach Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult Small & Mini Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult Small & Mini Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelHill’s Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelEukanuba Puppy with Lamb & Rice Wet Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Puppy with Lamb & Rice Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelSolid Gold Nutrientboost Beef Meatball Wet Dog FoodSolid GoldSolid Gold Nutrientboost Beef Meatball Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelSolid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken Meatball Wet Dog FoodSolid GoldSolid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken Meatball Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelHalo Elevate Smoky BBQ Grain Free Glazed Chicken Stew w/ White Potatoes & C Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Elevate Smoky BBQ Grain Free Glazed Chicken Stew w/ White Potatoes & C Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelHalo Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potatoes Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potatoes Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelHalo Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Carrots & Spinach Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Carrots & Spinach Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelAuthority Everyday Health Chicken & Rice Entree Puppy Wet Dog FoodAuthorityAuthority Everyday Health Chicken & Rice Entree Puppy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelRoyal Canin Veterinary Selected Protein PW Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Veterinary Selected Protein PW Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelRoyal Canin Veterinary Early Cardiac Dry Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Veterinary Early Cardiac Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelRoyal Canin Veterinary Selected Protein PD Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Veterinary Selected Protein PD Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelRoyal Canin Veterinary Selected Protein PW Moderate Calorie Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Veterinary Selected Protein PW Moderate Calorie Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelRoyal Canin Veterinary Selected Protein Adult PV Dry Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Veterinary Selected Protein Adult PV Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the label
An ingredient on its own tells you very little. What matters is how much of it there is and where it sits in the list. That is why we weigh the top five rather than reacting to any single name further down. Back to the wiki

Keep In The Know,
Know What's In The Bowl

The In the Kibble newsletter. Useful emails for dog owners: what we find inside dog food, how to feed well, and a heads-up when a food is recalled.
DOUBLE OPT-IN // ONE CLICK TO STOP // NEVER SHARED