Seafood
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as fish, seafood
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently graded medium.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 86 products
- Also listed as
- fish, seafood
Common questions about seafood
Is Seafood 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 seafood?
86 UK products list seafood as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is seafood called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: fish, seafood. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade seafood?
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.
Is seafood good for dogs?
Seafood can be a good source of protein and omega fatty acids for dogs. Many UK fish-based dog foods use whitefish, salmon or mixed seafood as the main animal protein.
Can dogs with sensitivities eat seafood?
Some dogs are sensitive to fish and seafood proteins. If you suspect your dog has a food sensitivity, speak to your vet about an appropriate elimination diet.
