Salmon Oil
oil · base score 1 · also listed as scottish salmon oil, salmon fish oil, huile de saumon, salmon oil, natural salmon oil
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.
At a glance
- Category
- oil
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1,335 products
- Also listed as
- scottish salmon oil, salmon fish oil, huile de saumon, salmon oil, natural salmon oil
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.
How many UK dog foods contain salmon oil?
1,335 UK products list salmon oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, 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, salmon oil, 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.
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.
