Ox
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as ox, oxen
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
- 15 products
- Also listed as
- ox, oxen
Common questions about ox
Is Ox 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 ox?
15 UK products list ox as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is ox called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: ox, oxen. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade ox?
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.
What does ox mean on a dog food label?
Ox refers to beef from cattle, typically used as a generic or traditional term for bovine meat in some UK dog foods. It appears on labels as ox or beef and supplies protein and essential amino acids.
Is ox meat the same as beef in dog food?
Ox meat comes from cattle and is similar to beef, although the term may be used more generically on labels. Both supply animal protein and are listed as named meat sources on UK dog foods.
