What Dog Foods Have Little Magnesium in Them?

Beneficial magnesium in dog foods is typically provided by whole grains, fish, fish oils or dairy products that are present in the dog food formula. It is necessary for proper absorption of vitamins and minerals needed for good health. According to Pet Education, magnesium in pet foods is included in whole ingredients and is rarely listed as a supplement or individual ingredient in food.

  1. Merrick Dry and Canned

    • Merrick Pet Care produces dry and canned dog foods. Only beneficial amounts of magnesium are included in the whole grains and fish oils. Magnesium is not listed as an individual ingredient on the label. Flavors have home spun names such as Grandma's Pot Pie, Turducken and Cowboy Cookout. The food is sold from the company's website or can be found at select pet supply stores and veterinary hospitals. The company's website also features a search tool to find local Merrick retailers.

    Verus Dry and Canned

    • Verus Pet Foods offers a selection of canned and dry dog foods made specifically for puppies, adult and senior dogs. Chicken Meal Oats and Brown Rice, Lamb Meal Oats and Brown Rice and fish-based Advanced Opticoat are among the company's formulas of canned and dry diets, all of which contain only beneficial amounts of magnesium that naturally occur in the ingredients. Magnesium is not listed as an individual item on the ingredient lists of Verus diets. Verus is available through its website and select distributors, such as premium pet supply stores, health food stores, and boarding kennels and veterinarians.

    Purina Pro Plan Selects

    • Readily available at large pet supply stores, Purina Pro Plan Selects includes beneficial amounts of magnesium in the ingredients, but magnesium is not listed as an individual ingredient on the label. The canned and dry foods are available in beef-, chicken-, turkey- and salmon-based formulas.