Bone
mineral · base score 0.5 · also listed as bone, chicken bone, finely minced bone, meaty bone, lamb bone, beef bone, minced bone
What is it?
Bone is a source of minerals. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- mineral
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 326 products
- Also listed as
- bone, chicken bone, finely minced bone, meaty bone, lamb bone, beef bone, minced bone
Common questions about bone
Is Bone 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 bone?
326 UK products list bone as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is bone called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: bone, chicken bone, finely minced bone, meaty bone, lamb bone, beef bone, minced bone. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade bone?
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.
Is bone in dog food safe for dogs?
Finely ground bone is a source of calcium and phosphorus in some UK dog foods. It is processed to reduce splintering risk. Always check the label to see what type of bone is used.
What does bone add to dog food?
Bone contributes minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. In commercial foods it is usually minced or processed. It is different from feeding cooked bones at home.
