Fresh Fish
meat · base score 1 · also listed as fresh fish
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
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 0 products
- Also listed as
- fresh fish
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.
How many UK dog foods contain fresh fish?
None of the UK products in our database currently list fresh fish as an ingredient.
What else is fresh fish called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: fresh fish. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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.
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.
No products in our database currently use this ingredient.