Beef lung
meat · base score 0.6 · also listed as bovine lung, cow lung
What is it?
Beef lung is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.6 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 75 products
- Also listed as
- bovine lung, cow lung
Common questions about beef lung
Is Beef lung good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain beef lung?
75 UK products list beef lung as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is beef lung called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: bovine lung, cow lung. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade beef lung?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is beef lung in dog food?
Beef lung is an organ meat, also described as bovine or cow lung, that provides protein and can add variety to a dog's diet. It is typically used in air-dried, raw or cooked recipes.
Is beef lung nutritious for dogs?
Beef lung is a low-fat organ meat that contributes protein and can be part of a balanced diet. It should be fed as part of a complete food or alongside other nutrients to meet your dog's needs.
