Fish Skin
meat · base score 0.8 · also listed as fish skins, fish skin, cod skin, codfish skin, elephant fish skin, dehydrated cod skin
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently graded good.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 38 products
- Also listed as
- fish skins, fish skin, cod skin, codfish skin, elephant fish skin, dehydrated cod skin
Common questions about fish skin
Is Fish Skin 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 fish skin?
38 UK products list fish skin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is fish skin called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: fish skins, fish skin, cod skin, codfish skin, elephant fish skin, dehydrated cod skin. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade fish skin?
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.
Is fish skin good for dogs?
Fish skin is a natural source of omega fatty acids and can contribute to skin and coat condition. It is often used as a treat or as a small ingredient in complete foods.
Can dogs with fish allergies eat fish skin?
Dogs with a known fish sensitivity should avoid fish skin. If you suspect an allergy, speak to your vet before feeding products that contain fish skin.
