Oats
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as oats, oatmeal
What is it?
Oats is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 483 products
- Also listed as
- oats, oatmeal
Common questions about oats
Is Oats 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 oats?
483 UK products list oats as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is oats called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: oats, oatmeal. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade oats?
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 oats a good grain for dogs?
Oats are a whole grain carbohydrate that provide fibre and energy, and they are often viewed as gentler than wheat for some dogs. They appear on labels as 'oats' or 'oatmeal'.
Do oats cause allergies in dogs?
Oats are not one of the most common canine allergens, but any ingredient can trigger a reaction in an individual dog. If you suspect a sensitivity to oats, speak to your vet.
