Fresh Fish
meat ingredient
What is it?
Fresh Fish is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
Products containing fresh fish
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about fresh fish
Is Fresh Fish 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.
Is fresh fish a good ingredient in dog food?
Fresh fish provides digestible protein and naturally occurring omega fatty acids, which are widely valued for skin and coat condition. It is a real, recognisable ingredient that many manufacturers highlight on UK labels. Some dogs can be sensitive to fish, so introduce new foods gradually and speak to your vet if you notice any reactions.
How should fresh fish appear on a dog food label?
On UK pet food labels, fresh fish is usually listed as fresh fish or by the specific species, such as fresh salmon or fresh trout. It refers to fish that has not been dried or rendered before inclusion. Check the order of ingredients to see how much is present in the recipe.
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How many UK dog foods contain fresh fish?
2 UK products list fresh fish as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade fresh fish?
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.