Poultry
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as poultry meat, fowl, poultry, fresh poultry, poultry (muscle meat), poultry muscle meat
What is it?
Poultry 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
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 172 products
- Also listed as
- poultry meat, fowl, poultry, fresh poultry, poultry (muscle meat), poultry muscle meat
Common questions about poultry
Is Poultry 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 poultry?
172 UK products list poultry as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is poultry called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: poultry meat, fowl, poultry, fresh poultry, poultry (muscle meat), poultry muscle meat. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade poultry?
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 poultry mean on a dog food label?
Poultry is a broad term that can refer to chicken, turkey or other domesticated birds used as a meat ingredient. It may appear as poultry meat, poultry meal or fresh poultry.
Is poultry a good protein source for dogs?
Poultry provides protein and is widely used in commercial dog foods. Dogs with sensitivities to certain bird proteins may need a different source, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
