Juniper
veg · base score 1
What is it?
Juniper is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 7 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about juniper
Is Juniper 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 juniper?
7 UK products list juniper as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade juniper?
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.
Can juniper berries upset a dog's stomach?
Small amounts used in prepared foods are unlikely to cause problems for most dogs. Large quantities of juniper berries or needles may lead to stomach upset. If your dog eats an unknown amount of juniper, contact your vet for advice.
