Crustaceans
meat · base score 1
What is it?
Crustaceans is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 42 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about crustaceans
Is Crustaceans good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain crustaceans?
42 UK products list crustaceans as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade crustaceans?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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 are crustaceans in dog food?
Crustaceans are shellfish such as prawns, shrimp, or krill that may be used as a protein or flavour ingredient. They can appear on labels as whole crustaceans, shrimp meal, or krill meal. They add a distinctive marine protein source.
Can dogs be allergic to crustaceans in dog food?
Some dogs are sensitive to crustacean or shellfish proteins. If your dog has known food allergies or shows signs of itching, stomach upset, or ear issues, speak to your vet.
