Lamb Heart
meat · base score 0.8 · also listed as heart from lamb
What is it?
Lamb Heart 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
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 46 products
- Also listed as
- heart from lamb
Common questions about lamb heart
Is Lamb Heart 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 lamb heart?
46 UK products list lamb heart as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is lamb heart called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: heart from lamb. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade lamb heart?
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.
What is lamb heart in dog food?
Lamb heart is a muscle organ meat from sheep, providing protein, taurine and other nutrients. It may be listed as heart from lamb or lamb heart on pet food labels.
Is lamb heart good for dogs?
Lamb heart can be a nutritious ingredient, offering protein and naturally occurring taurine as part of a balanced diet. Some dogs may be sensitive to lamb or rich organ meats, so speak to your vet if you notice digestive upset.
