Fish and fish derivatives
meat · base score -1
What is it?
Fish and fish derivatives is a meat ingredient. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 12 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about fish and fish derivatives
Is Fish and fish derivatives good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain fish and fish derivatives?
12 UK products list fish and fish derivatives as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade fish and fish derivatives?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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 does fish and fish derivatives mean on a dog food label?
Fish and fish derivatives is a broad term used on UK pet food labels for fish or processed fish ingredients, which may include whole fish, fish meal, or fish oils. It can provide protein and omega fatty acids. Dogs with fish allergies or sensitivities may react to this ingredient, so speak to your vet if you suspect an intolerance.
