Rabbit
meat · base score 1 · also listed as rabbit
What is it?
Rabbit 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
- 152 products
- Also listed as
- rabbit
Common questions about rabbit
Is Rabbit 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 rabbit?
152 UK products list rabbit as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is rabbit called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: rabbit. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade rabbit?
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 rabbit a good protein for dogs?
Rabbit is a lean, digestible meat that can provide a useful alternative to more common proteins such as chicken or beef. It is often chosen for dogs with known sensitivities to other meats. Speak to your vet before changing proteins.
Can dogs be allergic to rabbit?
Any dietary protein can trigger a sensitivity in some dogs. Rabbit is sometimes used as a novel protein in elimination diets, but this should always be done under veterinary guidance.
