Pigeon
meat · base score 1
What is it?
Pigeon 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
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 3 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about pigeon
Is Pigeon 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 pigeon?
3 UK products list pigeon as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade pigeon?
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.
Is pigeon a protein source in dog food?
Pigeon is a lean animal protein used in some complete dog foods. It supplies essential amino acids and is often used as a novel poultry option. On UK labels it appears simply as pigeon.
Is pigeon suitable for dogs with food sensitivities?
Pigeon is often considered a novel protein, which is why some sensitive dogs are fed foods containing it. Speak to your vet if you suspect your dog has food sensitivities.
