Lamb Ears
meat · base score 0.6 · also listed as lamb ear
What is it?
Lamb Ears is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.6 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 5 products
- Also listed as
- lamb ear
Common questions about lamb ears
Is Lamb Ears 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 lamb ears?
5 UK products list lamb ears as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is lamb ears called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: lamb ear. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade lamb ears?
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.
Are lamb ears safe for dogs?
Lamb ears are generally considered a digestible chew for dogs and are often used as an alternative to rawhide. They can provide some protein and mental stimulation, though they should be given under supervision. If your dog has a sensitivity to lamb or dental concerns, speak to your vet.
