Ham
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as ham, gammon
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently graded medium.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 7 products
- Also listed as
- ham, gammon
Common questions about ham
Is Ham good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain ham?
7 UK products list ham as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is ham called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: ham, gammon. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade ham?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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 ham safe for dogs?
Ham is not toxic to dogs, but it is a processed meat that is usually high in salt and fat. It is best fed only as an occasional ingredient rather than a main protein source.
