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My dog's Alpo food has stringy cobweb stuff. What is it? Safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 7 months old | 60 lbs

I opened a bag of Alpo dog food and found a thick stringy cobweb like substance in it. I have no idea what it is. Please help!

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 14th, 2017

I would keep the bag and that cobweb piece and call the company. They may have you send the bag in and they will want the lot number on the bag. I would not feed Boss this bag of food and would go pick up a new bag. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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