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Study Links Contaminated Dog Food to Cancer Risk

2/13/2026

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  • Clean Label Project (CLP) conducted an investigation that found heavy metals and acrylamide in popular dog foods.
  • CLP found that dry kibble contains 21 times more lead and mercury than fresh or frozen.
  • Dry dog food had 13 times more arsenic and 6 times more cadmium.
  • The report links chronic exposure to these contaminants with 1 in 4 dogs diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and experts advise rotating brands.