Salmon Oil
oil ingredient
What is it?
Salmon Oil is an oil or fat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: scottish salmon oil, salmon fish oil, huile de saumon
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natural salmon oil
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1,412 products
Products containing salmon oil
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about salmon oil
Is Salmon Oil 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.
Why is salmon oil added to dog food?
Salmon oil is added as a source of omega fatty acids, which are commonly included for skin, coat and overall diet quality. On UK labels you may see it listed as salmon oil, natural salmon oil or Scottish salmon oil.
Is salmon oil safe for all dogs?
Most dogs take salmon oil without problems, but some are sensitive to fish ingredients. Speak to your vet if you notice any digestive upset or skin reactions.
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How many UK dog foods contain salmon oil?
1,412 UK products list salmon oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is salmon oil called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: scottish salmon oil, salmon fish oil, huile de saumon, natural salmon oil. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade salmon oil?
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.